Shiatsu In The Mountains

SUMMER - THE SEASON OF THE FIRE ELEMENT
Summer begins on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, June 21st. The extra hours of sunlight give us the time to nurture our creative energies and be part of the abundance that surrounds us. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fire is the element associated with summer, and it has the power to give light, and to illuminate our inner being as well as our external world. The warmth of summer gives us the power to fully celebrat...e life in its bounty. It is the season of growth and maturation, of gardens bursting with flowers and vegetables. The weather is conducive for shared outings and recreational sports, parties and barbecues, walks with friends; we tend to our inner Fire and nurture these relationships
Because the power of Fire is felt most intensely in summer, summer may be the best time for you to concentrate on rebuilding the energy consumed during the winter and spring months. As summer activities can sometimes appropriate your relaxation and meditative time, make sure to find a balance between action and being, between social events and time to be in your garden, or relax in your hammock, and allow the earth to nourish you and recharge your battery pack.
The legendary Yellow Emperor, regarded as the founder of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has these instructive words about the season of summer in the ancient text, The Yellow Emperorʼs Classic of Internal Medicine:*
In the three months of summer there is an abundance of sunshine and rain. The heavenly energy descends, and the earthly energy rises. When these energies merge, there is intercourse between heaven and earth. As a result, plants mature and animals, flowers, and fruit appear abundantly.
One may retire somewhat later at this time of year, while still arising early. One should refrain from anger and stay physically active, to prevent the pores from closing and the chi from stagnating. One should not overindulge in sex, although one can indulge a bit more than in other seasons. Emotionally it is important to be happy and easygoing and not hold on to grudges, so that the energy can flow freely.
These words were written about four thousand years ago, and are as relevant today.
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A brilliant homeopath - Wendy Scrase.

People of Manchester or nearby - this is a great opportunity to have a Shiatsu taster by qualified practitioners. Not to be missed!

I am off to three weeks’ Meditation retreat at the Hermitage of the Awakened Heart. See you all mid March - when the Spring will be in full force!

Healing Croesor Valley / Cwm Croesor Iachau 🌸
Photo by Ceri Joyce - Mobile Beauty & Holistic Therapist 🙏

I highly recommend Bill Palmer (the founder of the School for Experimental Education) as a wonderful teacher of mind-body-work.

Have a wonderful New 2019 Year everyone - may it bring you joy and fulfilment! And may all your inner and outer elements be in harmony.

I am off to meditation retreat (24 November to 13 December). Stay well. 🌸

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Magical Cwm Croesor.🌈

Love Wands Of Transformation - have one of their beautiful wands, the Bear Medicine Rose Quartz one. Thank you Kasia Kulbowska, I think of you every time I use it!🙏

After the equinox on the 21st September, the nature has well and truly entered Autumn - a time of falling leaves, golden afternoons and misty quiet mornings.
The energy shifts downwards and inwards, the fire of summer quietens down and moods become more reflective.
Now is the perfect time to come for a Shiatsu - to help your body and mind tune into the change of the season - and give your body, mind and spirit a chance to reconnect.
... Wishing you all a fruitful and joyous season.
Thanks @Siri Wigdel for a lovely photo from Finland.
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Our beautiful valley of Croesor❤️

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