What better time than Autumn to reap the benefits of restoring equilibrium and finding comfort in your inner sanctuary through breathing, meditation and/or contemplation.
Autumn is here. It is now a time to harvest the bounty that grew during the summer so we can store up for the cold winter ahead. It is a time to organize, work hard, and finish projects that you began in spring and summer.
"In the three months of autumn all things in nature reach their full maturity. The grains
ripen and harvesting occurs. The heavenly energy cools, as does the weather. The wind begins
to stir. This is the changing or pivoting point when the yang, or active, phase turns into
its opposite, the yin, or passive, phase. One should retire with the sunset and arise with
the dawn. Just as the weather in autumn turns harsh, so does the emotional climate. It is
therefore important to remain calm and peaceful, refraining from depression so that one can
make the transition to winter smoothly. This is the time to gather one’s spirit and energy,
be more focused, and not allow desires to run wild. One must keep the lung energy free full,
clean, and quiet. This means practicing breathing exercises to enhance lung Qi. Also, one should
refrain from smoking and grief, the emotion of lung. This will prevent the kidney or digestive
problems in the winter. If this natural order is violated, damage will occur to the lungs,
resulting in diarrhea with undigested food in the winter. This compromises the body’s ability
to store in winter.”
- Huangdi Neijing Suwen
There are several methods to choose when doing a cleanse. It can be confusing where to start and what type of cleanse to select. While some cleanses may be beneficial to some people, they may not be suitable for you. I recommend that you come in and we will create an individualized cleansing program that is best suits your needs.
