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- Ayurveda
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- Somatic Movement
- Stress, Fatigue + Mood
- Yin Yoga
- Yoga + Movement
- All
- Ayurveda
- Chinese Medicine
- Digestion + Immunity
- Herbal Medicine
- Meditation
- Meridians + Points
- Nutrition + Recipes
- Seasonal Wellness
- Somatic Movement
- Stress, Fatigue + Mood
- Yin Yoga
- Yoga + Movement
How to use Chinese Medicine in your yoga practice
Did you know that Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga) were almost certainly influenced by one another? Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda are two of the oldest continuously practiced and recorded medical traditions in the world. They are both products of their respective cultures, but at their very ...
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What is Yin Yoga? How does Yin Yoga work?
The practice of yoga that we do today comes from varied traditions based in ancient India. Most of what is called yoga today can be traced, at least in part, to the Hatha Yoga tradition. Hatha Yoga was primarily concerned with strengthening and preparing the body for other practices, such as sitting meditation. From ...
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Bladder and Kidney Meridians for Yoga
In Chinese Medicine, the Kidney and Urinary Bladder are paired. When looking at organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that it’s concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than with physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually being referred ...
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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 but also an energetic or subtle ...
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Heart and Small Intestine Meridians for Yoga
In Chinese Medicine, the Heart and Small Intestine are paired. When looking at organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that it’s concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than with physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually being referred ...
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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 organs through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it’s important to remember that it’s concerned with relationships, interactions, and functions more than with physical location. So whenever the organs are discussed in Chinese Medicine, what’s usually being referred ...
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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 ...
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5 Spices to Boost Your Metabolism
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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