01/05/2023
how are you feeling?
winter is here ❄️
ancient wisdom agrees it is a time to rest
to draw inwards
to soften
the most yin time of the year
try not to fall into the ‘new year new me’
very yang energy that can be bombarding
give your Self extra time to be
take away the extraneous tasks
shift your Self care rituals to slower, warmer, more reflective practices
remembering that nothing blooms all year round, take these few months to recover
to breathe a little easier, you are not missing out on anything
you are setting your Self up to shine brightly when the time comes
for now, it’s time to be quiet & still
in Chinese medicine, there are five elements that exist within us and around us
winter is associated with water, our kidneys & urinary bladder
a time to nourish our yin and conserve our energy
the colder, darker days invite us to journey into a more contemplative space
to rest and reflect
hello winter hibernation 🥰
some supportive practices may look like:
- drinking more tea
- wearing socks, scarves & dressing in layers
- nourishing your body with cooked, seasonal food
- going to bed earlier
- saying no, spending more time alone
- deepening or exploring a meditation practice
- shifting your movement practice to walking, yoga, qi gong
- getting outside in the morning to watch the sunrise
- taking an Epsom salt soak
- snuggling under a blanket and reading
what are some shifts you make during the winter season?
to learn more, check out my latest blog post 😘 (website in bio)
