Here are a few simple tips for being in harmony with the rhythm of winter : Slow down. Allow for more quiet time with fewer commitments.  Do gentle movement practices or exercise. Gentle is key. Good examples are qi gong and restorative yoga. Keep your kidneys and feet warm . Sip a mindful cup of calming tea. Be still , relax, read a book. Journal for self-reflection. Dream or vision .  Meditate . Follow a simple bedtime routine  to help you wind down– some possibiliti

We are part of the natural world. The more we live in harmony with seasonal energy, the more we support our overall health and wellbeing. The seasonal energy of winter continues the contraction and inward movement that began in the fall. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter resonates with the Water element . It is the nature of water to soak in and descend to the depths; it represents the deepest level of our energetic system. Winter and the Water element remind us t