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 …
THE MINERAL KINGDOM AND SHAMANISM I’d like to share this beautiful passage with you, taken from the book *The Great Book of Gemmotherapy* by Dr Manuel Arrita, which discusses the shamanic use of minerals: “In ancient times, as humans lived in harmony with nature, there was no such thing as illness. The Great Spirit …
Another of my passions, alongside Eastern Medicine, is the use of minerals and essential oils. Here I’d like to share with you an overview of the relationship between crystal therapy and TCM: THE MINERAL KINGDOM AND TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM). The use of minerals in ancient China with …
ST. JOHN’S WORT IS ALREADY BEGINNING TO BLOOM. The popular St John’s Wort is well known for its therapeutic and magical properties. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a “demon-repelling” plant, as it carries light within it. In herbal medicine, it is widely used to treat psychological problems and bring “light” (anxiety, depression, …