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July 22: The Peak of Yang Energy — Finding Balance During the Hottest Energy of the Year
July 22: The Peak of Yang Energy — Finding Balance During the Hottest Energy of the Year Every season has a gift. Nature is always teaching us how to live in greater harmony, if we are willing to listen. On July 22, we arrive at one of the most important energetic turning points of the
The Power of the Summer Solstice: How to Harvest this Powerful Vitality Energy
Summer Solstice Wisdom: When Yang Reaches Its Peak and Yin Begins to Rise Each year, around June 20th or 21st, we experience the Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While astronomically it marks the sun’s highest point in the sky, spiritually it represents something even deeper:
Set Your Sights on the Moon
Set Your Sights on the Moon The moon has always held a mystical quality for human beings. It has fueled our dreams and imagination for millennia. For thousands of years we humans dreamed of going to the moon. The phrase “shoot for the moon” once meant dreaming big and setting your sights on the impossible.
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The Universe in a Fingertip
The Universe in a Fingertip In Spring Forest Qigong, every person’s body is defined as a “Small Universe.” As Master Chunyi Lin says, “You were created in the image of the universe.” This is in keeping with the Taoist tradition and philosophy that gave birth to the practice of Qigong. Like so much of Spring
Kidneys? They’re (Five-)Elementary
The Five Elements It’s winter! That’s old news by now, especially if you live in Minnesota. So, unless you live somewhere without the four seasons many of us experience – spring, summer, fall, and winter – you know what that means: short days, long nights, cold and snowy weather. Long ago, it seems, all the
Winter Wellness: TCM Tips to Boost Kidney Energy & Vitality
Winter Wellness: TCM Tips to Boost Kidney Energy & Vitality As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, you might feel a natural urge to slow down. According to nature’s rhythm, this is exactly what you should be doing. On the Chinese calendar, the transition into deep winter happens between November 22nd
The Transitioning Energy of August
The Transition Energy of August By Master Chunyi Lin In life, as in nature, we have many peaks and valleys, bright days and dark ones. Life, like nature, it is always in the process of Transition and Transformation. Some happen very quickly and some very slowly. Some are predictable and others come on suddenly. Whether
Renew Yourself, Renew Your Purpose
Renew Yourself, Renew Your Purpose These days, we hear a lot about “living a life of purpose.” In fact, a study by the Lovell Corporation found that the Millennial generation (those born between 1994 and 2001) “are driven more by purpose, passion, and impact” (Mercurio, Zach. huffpost.com 2017). They are on to something.
Preparing Your Body for Winter
Preparing Your Body for Winter: A TCM Guide to Nourishing Your Kidneys As winter approaches, nature shows us how to live wisely. The vibrant energy of plants, so visible in spring and summer, retreats deep into the earth. The roots store this life force, conserving it for the burst of growth to come. In Traditional