Letters from the practice
Reflections on the Five Elements, Chinese Medicine, Yin Yoga and the seasons of Nature — written by the teachers of the Academy.
Kingfisher Medicine
As a humanity we are in the midst of huge change and transformation. Think of a ship – one of those grand cargo container carriers, many football fields large, weighing tons.
Cleaning House
As we leave the hot summer nights, feel the cooler days, and witness Nature transcend into a more Yin state of being, are you following this rhythm or already longing for those warm days to return?
Ikigai – 4 questions that may change your life forever.
When studying the relationship between health and happiness I came across a Japanese word that struck a chord within me: IKIGAI.
The Alchemy of growth
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be extremely successful in a very short period of time while you or others keep struggling with the same issues over and over again?
Three levels of Immunity
There are things to consider to keep our immunity and health intact as we move into colder and darker days in the northern hemisphere. I would argue that there are 3 levels of immunity to consider to keep dis-ease at bay.
Let’s FACE it
A face shows us more than a million words – And what if I told you that the shape of your face, the size of your forehead, the lines on your face, the shape of your eyebrows, the width of your mouth, the color of your skin and much more, all gives a detailed description of personality, strength and weaknesses of organs, your physical and emotional state and what it is that makes you unique?
How to welcome a higher sense of Groundedness and Belonging?
Which energy pathways and organs are targeted when working on the Earth Element? Spleen and Stomach.
Feeling Angry? This Yoga Pose can help you!
In Chinese Medicine, every emotion is associated with a specific organ in the body. For example, anger is associated with the Liver and Gall Bladder, fear with Kidney and Urinary Bladder, worries with Stomach and Spleen, and so forth.
Grief is the emotion of Metal Element. How can we balance It using Yin Yoga?
Which energy pathways and organs are we targeting? Lungs and Large Intestine Meridians that run on the upper part of the body.
How to invite more Joy into our lives using Yin Yoga?
Which energy pathways and organs are related to the Fire Element? Fire is the only Element that has two pairs of meridians associated with it, instead of just one like the other Elements.
It´s winter time! Now what do I do?
Which energy pathways and organs are we targeting? Kidneys and Urinary Bladder organs and meridians.
Time to Grow and Expand!
Which energy pathways and organs are we targeting and why? We will be working with the Gall Bladder and Liver Meridians.