As highlighted in the Shiatsu blog, acupressure is a time-honoured healing art, grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupressure, as opposed to acupuncture’s needle-based approach, employs hands, fingers, or thumbs to apply gentle pressure on s...
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Spring is the time when Yang (the active, warm energy) rises, and the yin-heavy stillness of winter is shaken off. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Theory of the Five Transformations, spring is closely tied to the Tree element, an energy that ris...
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As mentioned in the previous blog, Winter is associated with the element of water, the kidneys, and the bladder. In TCM theory, every major organ in our body has a dedicated energetic pathway. These pathways allow energy (Qi) to flow throughout the body, ...
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As mentioned in the Shiatsu and its benefits blog, Acupressure is an ancient healing practice, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves applying gentle, firm pressure to specific points on the body (acupoints). These points are believed ...
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Winter is a time of introspection and stillness, deeply connected to the Water element in the Theory of the Five Transformations (as covered in the Living by the Seasons blog. It represents a period of rest, introspection, and conservation, mirroring the ...
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Patterns and phases of Qi are eloquently communicated through the changing cycles of the seasons. Each season carries its own unique energy, resonance, and gifts, contributing to the continuous cycle of life and death. These gifts are vividly expressed th...
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Take a minute to imagine waking up each day feeling strong, energised and at peace. There is nothing making your heart feel heavy, nothing interfering with your mental clarity, and nothing that prevents your body from feeling powerless. This is the gift o...
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The Shiatsu and macrobiotic lifestyle is the combination of two holistic approaches to health and wellness that have been more recently growing in popularity. Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage therapy, based on traditional Chinese medicine, that focus...
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Macrobiotics is a lifestyle and dietary philosophy that has been gaining popularity in recent years for its emphasis on whole foods and balance. In this blog post, we will explore what macrobiotics is, how it works, and the many benefits it can provide fo...
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Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that is becoming increasingly popular around the world for its therapeutic benefits. In this blog post, we will explore what shiatsu is, how it works, and the many benefits it can provide for your physical, emotional...
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