This season, a good question to ask yourself is ‘What should I hold onto and what can I let go?‘ Fall is the season of the metal element in the Five Element Tradition. The Metal Element, consists of the lungs and large intestine, and represents clarity, refinement and maturity. Just like metal itself, the metal…
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming”— Pablo Neruda What parts of you are awakening? What is sprouting anew this Spring? Spring is the season of growth and the Wood element in the Five Element Tradition. The Wood Element, consists of the liver and gallbladder, gives us direction, plan,…
Whatever cause of the stress, high levels of anxiety cause the human body to release stress hormones that result in physiological changes that can include: a pounding heart, quickening of breath, tensing of muscles and sweating. All of the body’s combined reactions to stress are known as the fight or flight response. Humans have the…
You clean your physical body on a daily basis so why wouldn’t you clear the outer layers of your energetic body (which include emotional, mental and more spiritual layers that we all have). Regularly cleansing your personal energy (aura) is an essential act. Everyday, you are coming into contact with a lot of people and different…
Having an evening ritual can help you settle in and have a more restful sleep. When you have a hectic day or work week it is nice to be able to come home and do a few things that help you instantly relax and shut off from the rest of the world if needed. Here…
“Make everything in your life a magical ritual.” -Lady Gold Creating rituals in your morning is an awesome way to set the tone for your day. You can easily fall into the habit of just rushing through your wake-up routine to get out the door and to work. Often times, just trying to get to your…
During winter, we could all use a mood lift at some point or another. Our bodies slow down and huddle indoors a lot more than the rest of the year. Our moods can dip from a variety of reasons; getting darker earlier, colder weather, less time outside, holidays, etc. Below are some tips to shift your energy…
Just as our bodies get blocked with negative or stagnant energy, so do our spaces. Homes and offices can get a build up of energy from the people that are living or working in that space. Since everything is made up of energy, peoples bodies leave behind any negative thoughts or emotions that they are processing…
There are a lot of different ways to ground yourself and reasons to do it. Feeling grounded means feeling centered, present, or down to earth. When you think of someone who is grounded they seem very solid and earthy— the way you think about a tree rooted into the earth. I tell my clients all…
I typically don’t have issues sleeping but it sometimes does take me awhile to fall asleep in which I have started to apply oils before bed. I think doing work late at night or doing something on the computer can sometimes over stimulate my brain and I need time to calm the mind before heading…
