Ever feel the urge to slow down and rest more in winter? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, that instinct is deeply connected to the Water Element, which is the element of winter. 

In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun dives into the wisdom of Qigong and ancient Chinese medicine to explore how we can align with winter’s natural rhythm for better well-being. Elizabeth explains about what the water element represents in Chinese medicine and how this connects to inner balance, especially in the season of winter. 

Key takeaways

• Many of us tend to fight against rather than listen to our natural rhythms in winter. 
• A simple foot soak can offer rest and relaxation in the winter time.
• Certain essential oils, like basil and sandalwood, are particularly associated with winter wellness. 

Resources

Free Journal Reflection Prompts: https://www.thecalmingground.com/reflection-prompts-selfcare

Podcast episode “Breathing Through Stress: 5 Breathing Techniques for Calm & Balance”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-breathing-through-stress-5-breathing-techniques/id1704337948?i=1000686586207

Contact Elizabeth: [email protected]

Foot Soak Recipe: 

Approximately 1 gallon warm water

Juice of one lemon

½ cup of sea salt

2 Tablespoons of ground ginger. 

Stir the ingredients into the water and then soak your feet in the mixture for about 10-20 minutes. (https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/purifying-lemon-ginger-foot-soak)

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could use a little winter wellness wisdom. I’d love to hear from you! How do you embrace rest during winter?