Spring time with its upward moving energy reminds us of our potential, our plans and growth. The wood element in TCM is associated with spring and the organ system of liver and gallbladder. We can target these meridian lines in our Yin Yoga practice.
Read moreyour immune system and how it benefits from Yoga: let's talk science!
A regular Yoga practice can help to lower stress hormones that compromise our immune system and also strengthen respiratory capacity. But what exactly is the immune system?
Let's talk about immunology and how Yoga can support your immune system.
Read moreTCM-inspired Yin Yoga for Winter
Winter is a time to nurture and fill up your energy tank, to consciously choose to do less and turn your focus inward. Acupressure can be combined with Yin Yoga to nurture the water element and your energy levels associated with the kidney organ system.
Read moreTCM insights: Yin Yoga in summertime
According to the 5 elements of Chinese medicine, summertime is associated with the element of Fire. The condition of the heart is reflected in the awareness of your spoken words, a prerequisite for this is mental clarity. Infuse your Yin Yoga practice with TCM insights and practice with me!
Read moreMyo-Yin Yoga for balanced feet
Release stiffness and tension from your tissues with self-MFR in combination with Yin Yoga. Let me take you through a little sequence for feet and lower legs.
Read moreSelf-care: show up for yourself
Self-care is anything that you do to take care of your emotional, mental or physical health and wellbeing. It sounds so simple but when you actually think about how much time a day you commit to feed yourself with things or activities that bring you joy, that interest you, that feel really good and let you be present – how much of this do you actively pursue to make it happen?
Read moreHow to alleviate jet lag and stiffness after travelling
Whenever you have flown over several time zones you will feel the effects of jetlag more or less severe. You feel fatigued, sleepy, less alert and may have difficulties with your digestion. My Yoga practice really helped me here- it stretches out the tired limbs and grounds me. My first aid pose after a long-distance flight is Viparita Karani: legs up the wall pose.
Read moreIs visualization a form of meditation?
Both visualization and meditation are healing and empowering tools to enhance self awareness. With visualization we are engaging our mind, we are not quietening the mind as we would in meditation. By choosing positive pictures and creative imagery, visualization can change emotions that subsequently have a physical effect on the body. It is a powerful tool for change, as you are directing your attention and focus on a future outcome instead of dwelling in the past.
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