Mindbodysoul Wellness
300 -1811 Victoria St V2L 2L6 Prince George, BC, Canada

Chinese Medcine Insight: The Earth Element This week I’m looking into emotions and health. Here's an excerpt from my first book, How to Heal Hashimoto's: An I...ntegrative Roadmap to Remission. The negative emotion of the spleen is worry or obsessive thinking, and the energy or vitality of the Earth Element is intent. This energy is linked with mental and physical activity of the body. Lack of desire or difficulty with coordination and movement of the body may reveal an issue with intent and, therefore, the spleen. This difficulty with coordination is a problem with moving and articulating the limbs, and it is associated with poor utilization of nutrients by the muscles. What are they talking about? It could be insulin utilizationthe state of insulin resistance that is such a common problem in our culture because of diets high in sugar. Almost all cells in the body have insulin receptors. So intent involves a major mental component and is also under the influence of insulin, but not always for the purpose of just utilizing glucose. Insulin can also help with the uptake of some amino acids. One interesting example of this relationship involves serotonin. The brain's ability to absorb serotonin is enhanced by insulin. If you become insulin resistant, what happens emotionally? You lose this intent, you become depressed, and you crave carbs to try and make you feel better. Do you see how this is all connected? In a spiritual sense, this intent affects the digestive functions of thought that allows for the processing and assimilation of our life experiences in a nourishing way. Unbalanced function leads to brooding, worry, and excessive thought patterns, such as obsessive compulsive disorders. People who think obsessively can become stuck in a pattern of thinking for thinking's sake alone, and they don't get nourished by their experiences, because they can't move on. One of the health issues that is problematic for the spleen is dampness. Internally, this can take the form of phlegm. Well, from a spiritual/psychological standpoint, this phlegm dampness represents the excessive need to give or receive sympathy. You could say it’s spiritual phlegm. Hmmm..

Join Lisanne on Sundays for a blissful and nourishing reset for mind and body. This 4 part workshop series is designed to replenish your energy and nurture you ...on all levels by inviting a slowness to the mind, breath and body. The dates are February 21st, 28th, March 7th and 14th. Restorative Yoga is designed to rejuvenate Prana (vital life force energy) by deeply calming the nervous system and quieting the mind, reconnecting us to our true essence. This practice utilizes supportive props to create long, comfortably-held postures that allow for deep relaxation and soothing of the central nervous system while creating subtle releases and openings in the physical body. Gift yourself with this time to reduce stress and renew, opening the door to inspiration and clarity. Please bring your yoga mat, bolster, and if possible, 2 blankets to this workshop. The investment for all 4 dates is $100, only 12 spots are available. #reset #restore #connect #wehaveplants #seeyouonthemat

What’s standing in the way of change? What language are you using that may be sabotaging your efforts? Join up and coming Life Coach & Breathwork Facilitator Ly...ndsy McFadden on January 24th from 2-4pm for a dive into your 2021 intentions. Lyndsy will lead you through an opening breathwork session and guide you through an exploration of your potential limiting beliefs. This workshop will include a mediation component, a reflective journaling exercise and will leave room for participants to share about their experience. Please bring a journal, a writing utensil, yoga mat and a pillow or blanket for your comfort. #intendtogrow #embrace&expand #yogapg #wehaveplants #seeyouonthemat #yogaistoconnect #sanghasupport