Hi Reader,
June has arrived and with it celebrations of National Indigenous History Month, PRIDE and (hopefully) heat!
And there continues to be devastation; ongoing genocide(s), forest fires blazing plus 2-spirit, trans, gender non-conforming & queer folks in increasing danger.
And still, waterfalls flow, the trees steady themselves in the wind and the Land calls for us to catch up to its wisdom.
With all of this being real, what now?
In this message...
Water your will
Drinking water supports hydration, organ function and the impacts of fear. Fear and courage are related to Kidney Qi and drinking enough water reduces a subtle but significant stress in the nervous system. To not have enough water is a threat to our system, ample hydration offers calm like a still lake.
Energetically our will is supported when we hydrate, the result of this support is... courage.
June's water practice...
Drink a bunch of water upon waking
The TCM clock says drink water during Large Intestine time (5-7am), or in the first hour of waking. At least 2 glasses of room temperature H2Oπ§!
Benefits of more water in the morning:
- Supports Qi flow by getting the bowels moving
- Encourages the body to stay hydrated and not wait until SUPER thirsty
- Prevents overheating
- Especially helpful as we get closer to the warmer summer days
- Steadies multiple body functions, creating calm and safety
BONUS: adding 1/8 or 1/4 of a lemon helps with the taste of water and the flow of Liver Qi. Less is more, too much lemon = cranky mood!
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Self - Shiatsu for the soul
A few years ago I recorded a workshop on how to give yourself a deep cool down with Shiatsu on the head, face and neck.
I share it again here as a way for you to connect with you and/or a way for you to connect with others. (If able you can a trade Shiatsu session)
During hotter months the world around picks up speed and this impacts you, so take 45 min solo or with a pal and give yourself this break...
βThis video is full of High Quality Care!
Research mode
If you have anything to share with me about how I practice, how it benefits your health and well being, or how I am unique in my approach, please share. For the next year or so I intend to gather data on my approach, and it's effectiveness, so as to develop a curriculum for teaching other health practitioners.
Fun, right?
Your contribution will be significant, guaranteed.
$100 off Natal Chart Reading w/ Shadi
Shadi at Aatash Intuitive Healing is next level amazing, and she has just announced a discount for the month of June.
Cosmology is one of the 8 branches of Chinese Medicine, and Shadi is a great human to learn more about the stars and their influence on your life.
Curious about your Astrology chart? Want an update? Check out Shadi.
I offer high quality care...
If you have stress, pain, low capacity, grief or trauma or some physical ailment please reach out or book in with me. I also have great referrals if I what I have to offer isn't quite what you need.
May your Qi flow freely and, with it, freedom itself,
Lamia
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