Within the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, each year is associated with an animal that embodies a specific quality of qi (life force). These animals are not merely symbolic, but represent recurring rhythmic tendencies that have been observed in nature over generations. And according to ancient Chinese tradition, the characteristics of these animals inform the forces…
What does intuition have to do with Taoism? Ever experience days when everything is falling into place effortlessly? It feels like you are in the flow. You might even experience serendipities that baffle you. According to Taoist theory, you are in sync with the Tao, or the Way of the universe. You are not fighting…
If I were to paint a picture of inner wisdom, there would be plenty of open space and a central point made of quiet and stillness. What does this all mean? What is intuition and how is it related to the age-old ideas behind Taoism? Taoism guides us to slow down, trust in the moment,…
By Adriana Netro Belief in the evil eye or mal de ojo, is a culture bound syndrome in traditional Mexican and Central American culture. It holds that some people possess innate strength; an admiring look or a stare can weaken a person leading to bad luck, sickness and even death. Victims of mal del ojo…
There is an ancient teaching that has existed for as long as anything has. It is the story of beginnings and endings, expansion and contraction, giving and receiving… Everything, including humans, is part of this constant motion that sustains life. Although this dynamic has been at work since the beginning, one of the first documented…
Theresa has been a personal trainer specializing in mind/body/spirit enhancement for over 25 years. She has her Masters Degree in Physical Education. She is a certified Yoga teacher and Qigong/Tai Chi teacher. She is certified to teach Access Bars and Access Energetic Facelift. She is certified in Hand and Foot Reflexology, so she has specific pain relief methods for hands and feet that will also help the spine. She is a certified movement retraining and behavior change specialist to help clients understand how their automatic habits of movement and thought can be tweaked to provide more nourishing movement and high-vibrational experience.
By Amira Abdelkader In hindsight we all went through a stressful year during 2020. Our bodies have been overwhelmed on multiple levels. I believe that the most effective way to jumpstart a positive change is to cleanse our bodies of toxins that have built up. The pandemic has not only been stressful which can cause…
By Lauren Mason At the center of our existence there are fundamental needs – like the need for nourishment, the need for connection, the need for meaning, and the need to create. Sharing our ideas and passions and passing on our loves and joys is one of the most primal needs that we have. We…
By Amira Abdelkader The History of Fasting Fasting dates deep into history and around the world. Most cultures involve some type of ritual thatrevolves around fasting, During the period of Paleolithic time hunter-gatherers would eat when they made a kill or gather food along their way. But other times they would naturally fast when food…
Historically acupuncture was often administered in a group setting. That is still the case in China today. People in clinics are often sitting around a table while they all receive acupuncture. It is practical. But in the United States most people are accustomed to receiving acupuncture in their own private room. Below is a short…
