Embodiment is a funny word. We are already embodied just by having a body – so why would you want to spend time to practice embodiment? In this article, I will address the basics about what you need to know about embodiment from the get go.
I have my own…
Gather the Gems of 2020 and Feel the Grief before you move on
Before you throw away 2020, gather the gifts and tuck them in your heart.
Soak up the resiliency you and so many others have had and let it flow deep into your bones. Store them in your genetic,…
Water and Zhi: How the Spirit of the Kidneys holds Fear
In this post, we explore the fear, water and Zhi, the spirit associated with the Kidney organ system within the 5 Element theory of Taoism and Chinese medicine. This was originally written in January of 2008 at a…
Learning astrology via feeling and tea rituals
Do you ever feel your curiosity about astrology being piqued, but the last thing you (and your body) want to do is delve into a ton of books or endlessly scroll the internet?
Information overload is real, my friends.
So is feeling like you don’t…
Hello readers! This post about the Kidneys from a Chinese Medicine perspective is an older writing of mine, originally from January 2008. I am posting it here because it is indeed the Kidney time of year in the Northern hemisphere, and the Kidneys are very active – and vulnerable…
I love herbal tea blending. Whether it’s an floral herbal sipping tea like the Lavender and Rose tea blend in this post, or a potent medicinal blend, creating a batch of tea for someone is a fun way to work with and share herbalism.
A little tea blending story
A while…
Happy end of November, folks! We made it through the US elections (I mean, kind of…a transfer of power has yet to occur). Now we enter the dark time of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere. This entry is a bunch of random thoughts about work, productivity and creativity…
Welcome to Sagittarius season!
During this time of year, we may find ourselves inspired to:
Follow the creative spark that ignites the first steps of action
Connect with the truth seeker within
Travel, fly, soar and be free
Release our inner animal, no matter how wild and uncivilized they may be
Merge with the world…
Gui Zhi Tang is an important formula Chinese medicine herbal formula featuring Cinnamon and Peony that does many things, one of which is to support the Wei Qi (defensive immunity). Gui Zhi/Cinnamon Twig is the first herb we learned in East Asian medical school, and Gui Zhi Tang is…
I am gearing up to make an all-purpose healing herbal salve. But first, I made a batch of herbal oil. In this post I share a herbal oil recipe template when using fresh(ly wilted) and/or freshly dried herbs.
There are many herbs you can choose for making a healing…