Thoughts, discoveries and how-to’s about shiatsu, movement, and life as an embodied soul
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Put your hips into it
Aligning your hips (or more specifically, your hara) with whatever you’re doing can make a lot of things in your life easier!
What’s the best self-care investment?
‘Tis the season when thoughts turn to gifting ourselves or others with better health. Here are some tips on getting the most bang for your buck.
Grace in transition
The human act of walking is a beautiful orchestration of parts, alignment and gravity. But, which parts get out of ‘tune’, and what can be done?
Is foot pad loss a thing?
Painful feet as we get older are often attributed to loss of the fatty pads on the soles. But, is that true, and, if so, can it be prevented?
The beginning of a lifelong romance
Self-love is not always selfish; self-care is not always self-love; and a few practices to help you be a little kinder to your dear self.
In praise of ginger
Ginger is a delicious and warming stimulant when taken as a tea, spice or even candy. But, it can also be applied topically to get your Qi flowing again!
7 cool things you can do with a piece of foam
How to use a simple and inexpensive tool to help you move parts that are not regularly moved in our modern environments.
To pray without words
Praying usually implies language.
So, how might one communicate the desires and longings of the heart and soul without words?
In praise of lotus root
Discover the remarkably edible and medicinal qualities of this unusual rhizome - great in soups and stir-fries, but also excellent as a tea for deep coughs.