MOMENTUM. The thrill of discovery One of the things that fascinates me when an aromatherapy order arrives is experiencing a plant-based substance for the first time. In the case of essential oils, it’s the scent and the effect they have on me; with oils …
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PINE RESIN? Commonly known as turpentine, our forests harbour a treasure that has been used for medicinal purposes for millennia. It is mentioned in the Bible and in ancient Indian texts such as the Mahabharata. When we talk about fumigating a room, these are usually very popular …
Years ago, I bought this essential oil in India simply because of its scent and the way it made me feel. I didn’t know what ‘Davana’ or ‘Dawana’ meant. Naturally, when I got back to the hotel, the first thing I did was look it up online to find out what I’d actually bought. It turned out to be Artemisia pallens. I …
ACUYOGA – TCMYoga® Practising Self-Care Would you like to know how you can incorporate Chinese energy anatomy – specifically acupuncture points – into your yoga practice? INTRODUCTION In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), various tools are used to influence these points, such as acupuncture (the insertion of needles), …
3 JIAOS (BODY SECTIONS) AND YOGIC GRANTHS According to Taoism, in the process of the creation of the human being and its various levels or layers, there also appear 3 Jiaos, clearly distinct parts or sections of the body. These do not refer to depth but to sections along the vertical axis. Essentially, this constitution must …
3 GODDESSES VIBRATIONAL OILS These blends have been specially formulated for our ONLINE programme, “FLORESCENCIA. YOGA AND SELF-CARE”, but you can use them even if you are not enrolled on the programme. Each one possesses a very distinct vibration linked to the archetypal energy of one of the Goddesses. They are made with …
One of the wonders of learning about minerals and plants is being able to experiment and create marvellous blends. This morning I had time to enjoy my home laboratory, combining the energies of the mineral and plant kingdoms. In the photo, I’m showing a roll-on preparation made with a base oil, carnelian or …
Everything you learn during our TCMYoga® training (including the Yin Yoga module) will not qualify you to practise as a Chinese medicine practitioner – which normally requires 3–4 years of study – but it will broaden your perspective on your own yoga practice and that of your students. Some …
Yesterday I discovered NEPETA, a plant commonly known as Catmint or Catnip. It is so called because it contains a substance that cats love, so they may suck on the leaves or even eat them to experience the narcotic effect produced by this plant. It belongs to the family of …
The Doshas are biotypes that reveal Nature’s tendencies. They are also reflected in the seasons, ensuring that the cycle of life remains in balance. Each season is governed by one or two Doshas (and therefore Elements), so in order to maintain our …