03/06/2026
Sunday’s Shaoyin Workshop 🤍
So much gratitude to for holding us in such a cozy, welcoming space. There is something really special about the community there — you can feel it the moment you walk in! ✨
In this workshop we explored the Shaoyin relationship — the Heart & Kidney axis in Chinese medicine — the fire and the water within us. It is a deeply spiritual and ancestral conversation, relating to safety, belonging and connection.
At this time of year, when we’re still emerging from winter’s inward Kidney season and beginning to feel the stirring of movement again, tending to this axis is powerful. The Kidneys anchor us. The Heart connects us. When they are in harmony, we feel steady and open at the same time.
In our practice we:
♾️ Moved gently along the Kidney and Heart meridians, grounding through our roots and opening the chest creating space for the Heart qi to circulate
♾️ Worked with breath to soften the nervous system and create warmth in the body
♾️ Stimulated points like Kd 3 (grounding, replenishing) and Pc 6 (calming, regulating the heart)
♾️ Nourished the yin (rest/parasympathetic) aspect of the body allowing us to drop into profound restoration
Late winter asks for conservation and nervous system repair. Many of us are running on empty. Nourishing Kidney energy while keeping the Heart soft helps prevent burnout and supports a smoother transition into spring. This is espically true for this triple fire year! 🔥
Aftercare for this week:
– Keep your low back and feet warm, foot soaks in Epsom salt, apple c***r vinegar and ginger
– Massage Kd 3 (between the inner ankle bone and Achilles tendon) before bed
– Press or gently circle Pc 6 (three finger-widths below the wrist crease, inner forearm) when feeling anxious or overstimulated
– Earlier nights if you can
– Warm, mineral-rich foods (broths, beans, root vegetables, black foods), drink extra water!
The work continues in the quiet ways you care for yourself at home.
Thank you to everyone who showed up with such openness. 🤍
If you’d like to go deeper into this work, I’ll be offering more seasonal TCM + yoga immersions soon.
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