May 06

Simple Monthly Home Practice - Grasping Sparrows Tail

Written by Dan Minton

I enjoy doing Tai Chi and "Grasping Sparrows Tail." I think I have practiced this movement enough so I can "feel" it's energy. When I perform this movement, my heart opens and it uplifts me. For me, it is about grasping, holding and letting go.

When I started Tai Chi, I was tense, competitive and self-conscious. Now the movement appears to be becoming part of me. I particularly love the sensation of letting go. In a way it is like the breath. I breath in, hold and then let go. Grasping is like the in-breath and letting go is the out-breath. And so it goes.

Words of Wisdom


Quotes from the Bhagavad Gita:

"A gift is pure when it is given from the heart to the right person at the right time and at the right place, and when we expect nothing in return"

"The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument."

"The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it."

"Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is."

May Self-Healing Tips

Written by Julie Festa, L.Ac.

Chinese Nutritional Spotlight: Raw Honey.

 

The energy of the Wood element in the body, which is at its peak during the Spring, is ascending and active. Raw foods encourage quickness, rapid movement, and outward activity in general, when eaten in moderation as a part of a well-rounded diet. They are also cleansing. Raw honey in particular harmonizes the liver, neutralizes toxins, and relieves pain. In Chinese medicine raw honey is called Feng Mi. Its properties are sweet and neutral, and it enters the Spleen, Lung, and Large Intestine channels. It can be used to treat stomach ulcers, canker sores, high blood pressure, and constipation. It can be applied directly to minor burns, or given by the spoonful to help curb the cravings of alcoholism. It is also beneficial when the body is overworked, when there are menstrual difficulties, or during times of fatigue caused by overeating salty, rich foods. Raw honey is also excellent for drying mucus in the body, and can assist in conditions of edema or weight gain.

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