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Tea Leaves – Flowing with the Seasons Reflects Wisdom

Farmers–who plant, nurture, and harvest crops, then allow the ground to lie fallow for a period of rest–know well the significance of the seasons. Practitioners of the principles of Chinese medicine also honor the seasons, understanding that a healthy life is one that follows the seasonal cycle of nature. As we learn about the ebbContinue reading “Tea Leaves – Flowing with the Seasons Reflects Wisdom”

To the Heart of the Matter – A Massage Experience

All beings want to be happy and secure. All beings want to be free of pain and suffering. But how do we attain this ideal, earthly goal? Massage goes right to the heart of the matter. It can elevate us without alienating us from reality. Through massage, we can reach beyond the affliction of ourContinue reading “To the Heart of the Matter – A Massage Experience”

Back, Neck and Shoulders: Under Pressure – Quick Massage Pick-Me-Ups while Sitting at a Desk

When you sit at a desk, hunched over papers or a computer, your body tends to form a C shape. This slumped posture creates pressure on your back, neck and shoulders and can cause pinched muscles, fatigue and, if you’ve been reading a lot, eye strain. The following pick-me-ups will help break this tensionContinue reading “Back, Neck and Shoulders: Under Pressure – Quick Massage Pick-Me-Ups while Sitting at a Desk”

Listening to Your Body – Movement Is Medicine

“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” — Carol Welch, movement educator If we listen, our bodies have a great deal of valuable information to share with us. Our bodies can teach us about ourselves. We are born as physical beings, and yet the older we getContinue reading “Listening to Your Body – Movement Is Medicine”