Self Care Rituals no.3: Reclaim

In this introductory video you will learn about the natural cycles of TCM and the importance of the liver-gallbladder 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 to reclaiming your sense of inner connection and vitality.

In the beginning of this video we will explore the truths and untruths about detoxing and fasting and why they are not a sustainable part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We look into holistic ways of supporting your body and how to be gentle and nourish yourself while being aware of clearing stagnation and stress from your system. You will find recommendations of foods, herbs and lifestyle adjustments to increase vitality and wellbeing.

This effective, invigorating and deeply cleansing kriya will be a wonderful support in clearing stagnation and help jump start your healing journey. We will dive into different layers of pranayama, breath exercises combined with stretches and strengthening movements. Please be mindful of how you are feeling during and after practice. Keep in mind that your body needs an integration phase after this set and it will be natural to feel unprocessed emotions arise. Be gentle and loving with yourself.

In this easy-going but very effective session we are tapping right into the liver and gallbladder meridians for increased Qi flow, releasing stagnation from the system and activating detoxification as well as metabolism. This can be a shorter ritual to be practiced, even daily, with less time on your hands specifically for supporting your hormonal cycle. Make this a go-to practice in your self care routine.

A breath work and mudra session that asks us for dedication and resilience. This highly effective clearing breath and stabilizing static arm posture will shift the nervous system toward a healing response (parasympathetic activation) and help with dissolving deep seated emotional and mental patterns connected to anger or lack of anger and setting healthy boundaries. Practice this breath in challenging situations for a calm and clear mind and to reclaim your self agency.

In this sweet and deeply restorative practice we allow the body and nervous system to be held in grounding postures that gently pressure the meridian lines. This practice is gold if you are experiencing stiffness in your movement apparatus as well as for soothing inflammation and hormonal imbalances. This practice is an important self care and healing break to your day and you may practice the poses individually for a shorter practice that still brings great relief.

Relax in this soothing reiki transmission for the liver, considering the physical, mental and emotional body. With this session we activate healthy flow of Qi and release stagnation and energy blockages. Please prepare a glass of water for grounding after the transmission.

This intuitive journaling exercise invites you to receive answers from your subconscious and intuition. Please refrain from answering the prompts. Rather, write them out mindfully and set them to the side. Practice one of the rituals, go for a walk, have a good night’s sleep 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!