Spring is Coming

Here’s two 15 minute practices including yin yoga, acupressure, MFR and breath work. One for evening one for morning. Let me know how it goes..

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In TCM spring is the time of the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Each pair of meridians is connected to an element, the Liver and Gallbladder are connected to wood.

One aspects of wood is that it can be soft and flexible OR dry and rigid. And this can apply to us too.

It can apply mentally, emotionally and physically.

Out of balance it can manifest as

Harsh judgements on ourselves or other people
Anger and frustration
Perfectionism and self criticism
Tight jaw, neck/shoulders, ribcage restriction
Over-planning, under-moving

If we can get this energy is flowing well it can give us

Curiosity and playfulness
Going with the flow/things come more easily
Creativity
Easy breathing , side body open

So what can we do? Maybe noticing if that rigidity creeps in, it could be a tightness in the jaw, neck and shoulders, or an unwillingness to take a risk or a quick flare of irritation and anger.

Maybe noticing is enough - or maybe you could take a baby step towards that curiosity, being willing to be in the discomfort of not being perfect?

I’d like to offer you two mini-practices, including myo-fascial release, breath work, acupressure and yin yoga

One for the morning and one for the evening

They include spiral movements, twists and side bends

Also good add ins:

Walk outside for 10 mins first thing
And if you don’t already try adding some spring greens or kale to your menu with a lemon & olive oil dressing for the sour and healthy oil hit.