Spring is right around the corner! The warmer weather, blooming flowers and pollen popping give us the physical signs that Spring is near. The Spring Equinox is the hallmark date of Spring’s official arrival with an equal 12 hours between sunrise and sunset. Now we only have longer days to look forward to from the 20th. Many of us don’t
With Valentine’s day around the corner millions of people are looking for love on the horizon. Our society sets up Valentine’s day to be a monumental moment to feel validated by romance and love. We think that this experience will bring us happiness and joy…and all the ooey gooey feelings in our hearts. Yet the reality is that not only
Winter Solstice is the darkest night of the year. With it comes the great stillness that happens before the return of the sun and its growing warmth and strength. Many cultures throughout history have looked upon the winter solstice as a time of pause for deep rest, reflection and a space for self-care. In our fast-paced hustle and bustle culture
As fall arrives and the energetic outward movement of yang summer transforms into the deep inward reflective yin of winter, we too should remember to allow space for the transition inwards. Thoughts become more pensive, we start to crave tea and books over beer and socializing, and there is a need for deep rest after all the goings of summer. Fall is the time of completion:
Summer in Chinese Medicine is associated with the element of Fire and the Organ of the Heart. Summer is a great time to relish in what brings you joy; go to the beach, enjoy a picnic with friends, explore someplace new. Joy nourishes the Heart and keeps the Heart energy open and flowing. It helps us recharge and find that
Spring in Chinese medicine is associated with the Element of Wood and the Organ of the Liver. Spring is a great time to blossom out of our winter stagnation and get our bodies moving more. Spring is a perfect time to start that exercise routine we put off and start walking more in order to support our bodies ability to
