In modern medicine, the split between the mind and body has made it difficult to navigate one’s healing path. If at our core, there is a breach between body (essence), mind (energy) and spirit, we will always suffer, because we cannot achieve a state of peace, joy and health if we are in the state of fragmentation. It is the integration of these three treasures that creates overall wellbeing in oneself. 

Reconnecting with your Heart, your Ruler, is one-way to return to your true nature. Your Heart is connected to your inner child which can be broken into pieces causing a variety of imbalances with your health, your relationships and your life in general.

In this course we explore the winter season from a Chinese medicine Five Element perspective as well as a developmental perspective. In Chinese medicine, Winter is associated with the Water Element.
The corresponding organs are the kidneys and the urinary bladder, the emotions are fear and fright, and the virtues include wisdom and gentleness. The kidneys are basically your body’s batteries. Each of us were given a certain charge at birth which influences our aging process and life span. The kidneys are in charge of many body functions and support all the other organs.