Hello there, I was thinking Lungs I guess to help support your immune system and help move Qi in the body. I think this sequence looks good...and trust your body...if something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Also remember when we are pregnant we have relaxin coursing through our system (horm...
From time to time Bernie will ask me to reply from a TCM perspective...I hope you don't mind. It is great you are seeing a TCM practitioner to help you. By ME do you mean Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? That would make sense building and supporting your immune system through the Spleen and Lungs. The Kid...
Hello there, This is a great question! ...How often should we repeat a targeted sequence to improve the health of a Qi deficient organ....I think it is really difficult to say. Generally deficiency takes longer to treat then an condition of excess. As an acupuncturist I try and council my patients ...
Hello Catherine, As always Bernie has answered your question so eloquently. I love to teach the 5 elements in my yin yoga classes. Chinese medicine is not complicated but it is complex. Each person is treated based on their presenting patterns, so it can get confusing quickly. I love to explore the ...
Bernie, I couldn't have answered this question more beautifully! You are right on! It is the energetics of the system that is important and even when we do not have that specific organ anymore we still need the energetics of that system in the body.
Hello Jamie, This is another great layer to the yin practice and because we have a lot of time to explore our bodies in our postures we can experiment with various acupressure points. There are many points that are accessible to stimulate during a pose. Going over the points and their functions here...
Hello Jen, I teach Yin Yoga and I am a practicing acupuncturist and I LOVE combining these 2 modalities together as they compliment each other very well. I have been teaching 5 element Yin yoga for a few years and like you I schedule the workshops around the seasons. Your questions is quite sophisti...
Hello Bernie, hope you are well. I was just wondering if you or anyone on the forum could tell me if they have ever experienced Ischial Bursitis/Tendonitis that was caused and/or exasperated by a yin yoga practice? I don't know a lot about this syndrome and I suppose it would make sense if the SI jo...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Lungs control the skin in that they spread our defensive Qi (part of our immune system) to keep us healthy and spread fluids to keep us moist. Both the lungs and the skin are involved in filtering out toxins. The Lungs have a special relationship with the La...
WOW!!! Bernie this is fantastic and I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your reply and for the links.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Cathy
Hi Bernie, (warning this is a long e-mail) Sooooo...here comes my big (somewhat rambling) question. I am no 'expert' in anatomy. I love it and find it fascinating but have no degree in it. So in other words I am a little insecure in some of my knowledge. I've spent alot of time lately trying to unde...
hi bernie, i've been doing some research on fasciaresearch.com re: how fascia responds to being stretched. If I am understanding the research findings correctly (see below) than after you stretch the fascia, it increases in hydration and becomes stiffer. I don't understand the 'stiffer' part since a...
Hi Bernie, Here's an anatomy question for you. When we are flexing the spine in for example butterfly pose we are trying to relax the muscles as much as possible to effect the deeper tissues of the spine. Why when we are extending the spine in seal or twisted roots for example, we don't need to rela...
hi bernie, i have a student who experiences pins & needles in her legs & feet during forward folds in the yin practice (caterpillar, butterfly, 1/2 butterfly). she did mention she has circulation problems (that could lead to vericose veins). These poses are obviously cutting the qi circulation to he...
Hi Bernie, When I was pregnant I posed a question about Yin and pregnancy and you had asked for feedback from pregnant women and their Yin practice. I practiced and taught Yin for a few years before I got pregnant and in my 2nd trimester I attended a Yin class. Since it wasn't my personal practice I...
