In the ancient 5-Element theory, Spring relates to the Wood element, which comprises the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians. The Gall Bladder assists the Liver in maintaining the standards the Liver sets for the body. It can be likened to the executive officer to the general (Liver) whose responsibility is to implement the general’s orders. Keywords…
Loving Kindness Heart Meditation. A short 6.5 minute guided meditation for opening the heart to loving kindness.
Shiatsu Point for Anxiety When the Kidney meridian is not functioning properly, we can be prone to stress, fear, and anxiety. When the meridian is functioning well, we can move effortlessly through the world feeling motivated and confident. Kidney Meridian Point 1 (KI 1) is located in the sole of the foot in “V” that is…
Conception Vessel Meridian Point 17 (CV 17) can be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from depression. It’s located on the centre of the breastbone 3 finger-widths up from the bone. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using either your thumb or middle finger, apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. While maintaining the pressure,…
Meditation for Flowing Effortlessly A short 7.5 minute guided meditation for going effortlessly with the flow.
Large Intestine Meridian Meditation A short 6-minute guided meditation for letting go of whatever you’re holding onto or whatever is holding you back.
When a cat purrs it may be doing something more than simply communicating or expressing contentment. Some researchers believe that the vibrations (24-140 per minute) are helpful for bone regeneration, to reduce pain and swelling and repair tendons and muscles. However, purring doesn’t only benefit cats. Research has also shown that stress relief and lowering…
When Milton Erickson was a young boy, living in Wisconsin, he found a horse grazing by the roadside. It was saddled and Erickson figured that it must have thrown its rider. Since he didn’t recognise the horse, he had no idea whom it belonged to. But he had an idea and so carefully mounting the horse…
Bladder Meridian Point 40 (BL 40) can be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from calf pain. It’s located in the middle of the crease behind the knee. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using either your thumb or middle finger, apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. While maintaining the pressure, breathe slowly in and…
In the ancient 5-Element theory, Spring relates to the Wood element, which comprises the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians. The Liver meridian provides inspiration and direction and as such relates to the eyes and faculty of sight as well as flexibility. It sets the standard for the entire functioning of the whole body and the…