Chinese New Year 2016 is here, and with it, the opportunity to pursue exciting new beginnings! 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, specifically the Fire Monkey. One of the five elements are paired each year with the Chinese zodiac animal. The five elements include Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Fire Monkey can …
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Welcome to the Year of the Fire Monkey! Chinese New Year celebrations commence on February 8, running until the Lantern Festival on February 22, the first full moon of the new year. Chinese New Year traditions vary across the world, but as the largest holiday of the year, the common thread is the celebration of …
The New Year is one of many powerful times to create fresh new energy in your home, to welcome positive energy and let go of the old. Space Clearing is the art of cleansing and consecrating spaces. It is a profound and effective technique for clearing and revitalizing the energy in buildings.
The Year of the Snake begins on February 10, 2013 and will last until January 30th, 2014. As we phase out of the fifth sign of the zodiac, the Dragon, and enter the Year of the Snake, there are some things you may like to know about what lies ahead. The Snake is the sixth …
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human health has long been considered to be closely tied to nature. The natural world is thought of as a holistic entity in itself, and man’s health is determined both by his inner balance as well as in relation to the surrounding environment. Since ancient times, Chinese medicine practitioners have …
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Whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are upon us! Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered. Over the next few weeks we’ll be giving you fantastic gift giving ideas for everyone within the Chinese medicine and Asian Bodywork community (including the little ones!). Here are our suggestions for gifts we know your favorite massage therapist …
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