Now that we’re more than half way through winter, how are you? Winter is the most yin time of the year with its darker, colder and shorter days, and it is the most ideal time to lay low and nourish yourself.

The Yin energy of winter is a great time to pause, self reflect, and slow down. Yin energy represents rest and more inward energy. It’s important to take some time to rest and look inward during this time.

Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. Support your mind, body and spirit with these ideas for self-care this season.

Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. Winter, the most yin time of year, gives us the chance to slow down, turn inwards, be introspective, and heal ourselves by nourishing with deep rest, food and meditation.

And here we have hope:
pale, fresh-faced, inquisitive
Raising its brisk nose to scent out
amongst the fields.

Winter is a yin time of the year. A time to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirit. A time for storage and repair.

Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. In the winter, nature slows down, and hibernates. We must take the hint from nature and realize that we, too, must slow down.