Self Care Rituals no.4: Rejoice

In this introductory video you will learn about the natural cycles of TCM and the importance of the heart and small intestine system. We will dive into the interconnection of physical and emotional markers, which will give you an empowered understanding of your health and strengthen your intuitive and self-healing capabilities. This is the first step in living a life of peaceful awareness, finding clarity and forgiveness and trusting yourself.

In this video you will learn about the healing, cooling and strengthening properties of foods connected to the heart. Food is nourishment and medicine alike and if we understand the natural mechanics as addressed in TCM we can support our body in preventing and balancing ailments on a physical and mental-emotional level. Proper nutrition is a foundational part of holistic wellbeing and your body deserves to be supported and nourished, so you feel joy and vitality in your own skin.

In this self massage and acupressure session you will move through a soothing and calming sequence of self touch tools that can be practiced anywhere at any time of day. Once you memorize the routine it will be easy to adapt it to your individual needs and perform longer or shorter versions of it. I hope this self healing tool will support you in your daily self care ritual.

With this exercise we are allowing the energy of the heart to travel upwards through the throat channel and into the mind center. The heart expresses itself through the tongue which we support through mantra recitation. The interconnection with the mental and intuitive space allows for clarity of thought, which in TCM is understood as Shen. When heart, mind and spirit are in symbiotic alignment it serves our own clarity, calmness and happiness as well as our holistic experience of the world.

This traditional and beloved Kriya is simple yet challenging and profoundly effective in recalibrating the energy of the heart. It is used to remove mental fogginess and feelings of disconnection to our inner truth and authenticity. It aligns our solar plexus with our heart chakra and activates the navel center for resilience, strength and increased immunity. We move through pranayama, mudra and core activation for a complete practice with an indulgent Savasana at the end.

In this slowed down earth-bound practice you will explore the meridian pathways through deep compression, surrender and the guidance of your breath. We will use bolsters and props to help support and open the body for a truly relaxing and restoring experience. The intention of this practice is to help you to feel truly safe, build resilience and allow the body and mind to process your emotions in a safe and supportive way.

In this sweet and serene Reiki transmission we create a safe space for your heart to rest in. We organize the internal structure of your holistic system so your heart feels supported and at ease. With appropriate boundaries and a healthy selection of what to nurture and what to release for healing we create a sanctuary for the heart to reconnect with joy and ease. Return to this session often to soothe and nurture yourself whenever you need a break.

I will guide you through an intuitive journaling exercise that invites you to receive answers from your subconscious and intuition. Please refrain from answering the prompts. Rather, write them out mindfully, set them to the side and do something nice for yourself. Relax, and allow the answers to naturally rise to the surface. Revisit these questions regularly during your healing process to uncover the various layers. Say words of gratitude to yourself for the amazing work you have done!