TCM conceptualizes the transition from spring to summer as a significant shift in the balance of Qi (life force energy) and the body’s relationship to our external environment. As we continue to experience building Yang...

Traversing the cycles of the year to the rhythm of the seasons, we are time and again reminded that each element has multidimensional connections that shape our lives. The Spring season corresponds to the element...

The belief that nature is inherently intelligent shines through all of TCM, which prioritizes teaching us to align ourselves with that intelligence in the pursuit of truly vibrant health. One of the arguably simplest ways...

There are five spiritual archetypes in TCM that each correspond to a primary organ and element, offering deeper wisdom into the mysterious forces that characterize our existence, and the Po is the governing force of...

A spike in seasonal allergies during the fall season is a common reality for many, causing the body to become inflamed and the immune system to experience an overly defensive reaction to external irritants. An...

Walking with Wind: Transitioning Gracefully into Autumn   As we continue our transition into the Yin-dominant part of the year, moving from the Late Summer to Autumn season, we become increasingly exposed to windy, mercurial...

As we quickly approach the Late Summer season that corresponds to Earth in the Five Elements framework, it’s time to begin the deceleration process signifying the transition into the Yin phases of our yearly cycle....