Thoughts, discoveries and how-to’s about shiatsu, movement, and life as an embodied soul
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To be as a body in winter
Some thoughts about surviving winter, whether embodied as a human or as a tree.
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!
If you desire healing…
Thoughts and queries inspired by the one of the most ‘googled’ phrases of 2021.
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.
Why embodiment?
Embodiment is becoming a more popular and urgent theme. What does it mean and why does it matter?
To pray without words
Praying usually implies language.
So, how might one communicate the desires and longings of the heart and soul without words?
Entering into the mystery
What opportunities to heal and transform our fears and grief have we lost as we’ve pulled away from the deeper meaning of seasonal transitions and holidays?
And the job of the future will be…
As we settle into the twenty-first century, will the job of the future be technological? Or something much more basic and profound?
A big word I learned that can help your breathing
Coincidentally in keeping with the theme of Metal (Lungs and Large Intestine figuring prominently) - I attended a 90-minute live Zoom presentation this weekend about the diaphragm/abdomen relationship, and learned a cool word.
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.
“I’m not a museum…!”
In the spirit of autumn and letting go, an audio post inspired by a statement from my husband.
No offense, Carole King, but..
When we’re feeling less than safe, we can turn to the stability just beneath our feet.
Unpacking the spine ~ (what’s in it for you?)
The spine is a structure of support, but can it also be a place of storage for emotions? Also, a movement video!
Willfulness and willingness
When is willpower helpful, and when is it too much ‘trying to push the river’?
Will Power
Why is will power not always enough to sustain us? I offer some suggestions for how to cultivate and support this source of motivation.
Testing your metal
The meridians of the ‘Metal’ organs - Lungs and Large Intestine - travel mainly through the arms. Here is a practice that can help you feel and facilitate the smooth flow of Qi through these channels.
But, were you really relaxed?
In a time where we are encouraged to look to the experts, let’s not forget how to consult and trust our own inner knowing.
Breathe: a plea from your lungs
A natural protective response in these times would be to pull in and restrict the breath. Yet, breathing freely is the very thing we need for our well-being.