Blog - Jennifer Raye

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Practical education and inspiration with my latest videos and articles.

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What is restorative yoga? How does restorative yoga work?

“Restorative poses are poses of being rather than doing” Judith Lasater Restorative yoga is a specific style of yoga that emphasizes relaxing and receiving. The deliberate stillness once you’re in a restorative posture affects energetic and physical healing by calming the nervous system. Many restorative poses also gently activate and ...

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What are Meridians and How do Meridians Work?

In my private medical practice people ask me all the time “What are meridians?” and “How do meridians work?” So in today’s video I answer these questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd__2eKnNS4 According to ancient medical systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine, we not only have a physical body, we also have an energetic or ...

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Heart and Small Intestine Meridians for Yoga

In Chinese Medicine, the Heart and Small Intestine are paired. When looking at the organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that Chinese Medicine is concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually ...

How to Heal and Strengthen your Digestion

Digestion plays an essential role in overall health. Even if your diet is impeccable, you won’t get the nutrition you need if your digestion is not working. Did you know the digestive system is home to your gut microbiome, full of trillions of bacteria and millions of neurons? These deeply ...

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Spleen and Stomach Meridians for Yoga

In Chinese Medicine, the Spleen and the Stomach are paired. When looking at the organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that Chinese Medicine is concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually ...

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Yoga Practice Video for Immunity and Lymphatic Flow

There are many simple techniques you can use to support your immune system. Today I’ll focus on four primary pillars for basic immune health. You’ll also find a yoga practice designed to target your lymphatic system, skin, digestive system, and lungs. Watch and read below to learn more. For more ...

Resources for Deep Resilience and Calm

*Originally published March 2020 These last few weeks have been a swirl of uncertainty, decision making, and fear for so many folks, so I just wanted to reach out and offer you a few resources I thought you might find helpful. I hope you enjoy Support Resilient Immunity While the ...

5 Spices to Help Lose Weight Today

It’s pretty common to want to lose a bit of extra weight. Nowadays, it can feel like everyone is on a diet. Unfortunately, the standard American diet (S.A.D.) has created a situation where many people are undernourished and overfed! If you’ve been struggling to feel your best, concerns about weight ...

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4 movements to balance your yin yoga practice

Yin yoga has many benefits, but yin yogis also need to include active strength based movement, so that the body and tissues remain balanced. Yin yoga relies on the theory that tissues need appropriate stress to become resilient, supple, and strong. Yin yoga puts pressure on the connective tissue and ...

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Liver and Gallbladder Meridians for Yoga

In Chinese Medicine, the Liver and Gallbladder are paired. When looking at the organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that Chinese Medicine is concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually being ...