Winter is a time to nurture and fill up your energy tank, to consciously choose to do less and turn your focus inward. Acupressure can be combined with Yin Yoga to nurture the water element and your energy levels associated with the kidney organ system.

According to the 5 elements of Chinese medicine, summertime is associated with the element of Fire. The condition of the heart is reflected in the awareness of your spoken words, a prerequisite for this is mental clarity. Infuse your Yin Yoga practice with TCM insights and practice with me!

Whenever you have flown over several time zones you will feel the effects of jetlag more or less severe. You feel fatigued, sleepy, less alert and may have difficulties with your digestion. My Yoga practice really helped me here- it stretches out the tired limbs and grounds me. My first aid pose after a long-distance flight is Viparita Karani: legs up the wall pose.

Both visualization and meditation are healing and empowering tools to enhance self awareness. With visualization we are engaging our mind, we are not quietening the mind as we would in meditation. By choosing positive pictures and creative imagery, visualization can change emotions that subsequently have a physical effect on the body. It is a powerful tool for change, as you are directing your attention and focus on a future outcome instead of dwelling in the past.

Tapping the lung and large intestine meridians followed by the according Makka Ho stretch is a great way to open the lungs for fresh air and to boost immunity. Find out how!