Winter time is the season of stillness, and in Chinese Medicine it's based on the element of water 💙 So how does living with the rhythm of the seasons and movement look at this time of year?

Well, let's take our cues from nature! The trees are bare, everything is still. It's all about the Winter pace, crisp air, and cosy socks.

I always find it interesting that the very next season after Winter is Spring - such a vibrant, upwardly-moving and energetic space. And a key thing to think of - where on earth does all of that energy come from? I mean, little baby shoots sprout out of the earth! That's some solid growth!

And the answer? From the stillness of Winter of course. The deep rest. The nurturing. All of this Winter pausing allows regrowth, recharging, and renewal for what is to come next.

💙 During this yin season, be sure to do activities that replenish energy reserves. This is the preparation time for what comes next (Spring) so hibernate and allow goodness to grow. Why not come and do some slow yoga with me if you're in Sydney?

💙 Furthermore, it's a good idea to avoid too much outdoor in the windy, rainy and cold weather, as from a TCM perspective this is when wind evils or evil qi (great names, right?) and dampness can enter the body and attack. Key: wear scarves outside (and in doing so, you'll cover and protect the wind-gate, where (in TCM theory) external attacks are likely to enter).

💙 In Winter, the order of the day is WARMTH, which we can get from warming foods - this'll help with so many issues that this time of year can throw up such as digestion, dehydration, phlegm and deficiencies. Think warm porridge on a cold morning, ginger teas when you're feeling the dryness of the season, or delish and yummy cooked pears for dessert. Your body will thank you! ⠀