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​ The fox walk is an awareness practice that helps us walk with attention and sensitivity to our surroundings. We walk barefoot on the ground while taking time to connect with the earth and our surroundings through our feet and our toes. Awaken your wild side I came across Fox walking while reading Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature by Micah Mortali. He takes people on workshops to help them reconnect with the natural world, and awaken the

I will be giving a series of 5 presentations on natural skin care. The first series will be held in Umeda in April and then later in Sannomiya, Kyoto and Namba. They will be in English with a tiny bit of Japanese translation. The presentations are 90 minutes. Each one will start with an interesting slide show and will be followed by a fun workshop. First presentation: ancestral nutrition 1. Introduction to the wisdom of ancestral foods. 2. Weston Price and his travels aroun

Your skin is an organ of elimination. One third of your body’s toxins are excreted through the skin and dry brushing helps to unclog pores and excrete toxins that become trapped in the skin. THE BRUSH A natural bristle brush is gentler on the skin A long handle helps you reach all areas of your body Don’t share your bush METHOD Get naked in a bathroom to catch the falling skin Start by brushing your feet and move toward your heart. Use long sweeping motions Brush each a

Kali phos (6) Aries Kali phos combines with protein and oxygen to form the grey matter of the brain. When this tissue salt has been exhausted you find nervous symptoms such as anxiety, nervousness, irritability and poor memory. Think of the overworked salary man or the exhausted student. Nat sulph (11) Taurus Nat sulph regulates water, fluid, bile and blood. Swollen hands and feet, gas, itchy skin, diarrhea, digestion, liver function, migraines, asthma, feeling discouraged,

Dehydration Up to age 20, probably 10 to 15% of all people are dehydrated. By age 70, that rises to 99%. If the skin is nice and loose and smooth, then we are hydrated. If it becomes creasy and shriveled, it means dehydration. Crow's feet and a turkey neck are signs of dehydration. Research A 2007 study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that drinking 9.5 cups of water every day for four weeks altered skin density and thickness. A second study from the Uni

There are many types of diet you can choose from to gain more energy, become healthier and loose weight. Each one has its benefits and its shortcomings. When it comes to regaining a healthy skin I found that the most effective is the Ayurvedic approach. Ayurveda is an Indian system of healing that dates back 5,000 years to the ancient Sanskrit texts, the Vedas. According to Ayurvedic philosophy there are three mind-body energies, or doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each person

When we think about breast health, exercise may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the breasts are not separate from the rest of the body. They are influenced by how we move, how we breathe, our posture, and the strength and mobility of the surrounding chest, shoulders and back. Breast tissue itself cannot be “toned” through exercise because it is not muscle. However, the muscles beneath and around the breasts can be strengthened, while regular movement supports o

Breast massage has been practiced for thousands of years and is an important aspect of self-care, wellness, and healing. Your chest and neck area has a large grouping of lymph nodes; so massaging it activates lymphatic flow, boosting the immune system. Self-massage stimulates circulation, keeping tissues healthy. Gentle massage also helps to reduce hormonal breast tenderness, minimize soreness and swelling, and prevents sagging. Start by cupping one hand on the top of your op

​ Dive into the ancient Tibetan practice of Tummo breathing, and discover how harnessing your inner fire can ignite mindfulness and transform your well-being. Explore its history, benefits, and the step-by-step method to get started on your journey to inner balance and tranquility. A very short history of Tummo breathing Tibetan Buddhist monks originally developed tummo breathing thousands of years ago not only as a technique to warm their bodies in the icy Himalayan winters

​ What goes on in the mind affects the body, and vice versa. This means that the more attuned you are to your body, the more connected you will be to your thoughts and emotions. Sadly, most of us are detached from our bodies, and as a result have become stiff, weak, and tired. On this page, I'll cover a few, simple and playful techniques that you can use at home to help you fully engage with your body. The body and mind in psychology ​ The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Fr

Hula hooping is a playful and rhythmic flow art that involves spinning a hoop around your body. From a mindfulness perspective it’s a fun and easy way to get into a state of flow, while at the same time enhancing coordination, balance, and core strength. On this page we’ll look at hoop selection, how to hoop, and the I’ll recommend a few of the best YouTube channels for hula hooping. The right hoop Selecting the right hoop is essential for successful hula hooping. According t

Most people wear shoes with rubber or plastic soles for the better part of each day. This might be one of the banes of modern existence. Just as the sun gives us warmth and vitamin D, the Earth underfoot gives us something very important—an eternal, natural, and gentle energy. Think of it as vitamin G (G for ground). You can’t see the Earth’s energy but you might feel it as a warm, tingling sensation when you are out walking barefoot on the beach or on a stretch of dew-moiste

There are thousands of synthetic chemicals in your beauty products, many of which are skin irritants, skin penetrators, endocrine disrupters and carcinogins. Here are some you should definately avoid. Parabens prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in cosmetic products. These chemicals have been identified in biopsy samples from breast tumors. They are found in makeup, body washes, deodorants, shampoos and facial cleansers. Synthetic colors are derived from coal tar s