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Winter in Chinese Medicine: The Season of Stillness, Restoration and Receiving
In Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of stillness, restoration and deep nourishment. Connected with the Water element and Kidney energy, winter invites us to pause, conserve our energy and listen to the wisdom of the body. Rather than pushing through the colder months at the same pace, this season asks us to move from effort into receiving — with more warmth, rest, reflection and gentle support.
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What Is Qigong?
Qigong is much more than gentle movement or stress relief. Rooted in Chinese Medicine, it is a practice of breath, awareness, and connection that helps people soften, reconnect with their body, and return to a more natural state of flow. Claire shares her grounded perspective on why this ancient practice feels so relevant in modern life.
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Why we feel like we don’t belong (and how the body brings us home)
A few days ago I felt a strong pull to go and sit on the earth, at a place I often return to when I need grounding.
What unfolded there brought up something deeper around belonging — not as something to fix, but as something to remember.
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Summer, the Heart & Staying Centred in Times of Intensity
Summer, in Chinese Medicine, is the season of the Heart — a time of warmth, connection and joy, but also a season that asks us to stay open without becoming overwhelmed. In this reflection, I explore Heart energy, the spirit of the Shen, loving boundaries, and how to support yourself through heightened seasonal and collective energies. Drawing on Qigong, Stone Medicine, and the wisdom of the Summer Solstice, this piece offers gentle, practical ways to stay centred & nourished
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The Benefits of Qigong: A Personal Journey
Qigong has transformed my life in so many ways - navigating grief & menopause, regulaing my nervous system and overall well-being.
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Embracing Summer – The Season of Fire 🔥
How to adapt with the season of summer t support your well-being.
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Spring has Sprung. See what we have been creating...
In Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the seasons relate to the Five Elements and the corresponding Five Spirits. The Hun, the...
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