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Cultivate Calmness With Traditional Chinese Methods

Find your inner qi.

Women often juggle multiple responsibilities and roles, leaving little time for self-care. Finding moments of calmness and inner peace can be a challenging task. Confronted with multiple roles and responsibilities that demand our attention and energy, it becomes difficult to find time for ourselves. However, cultivating calmness is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Traditional Chinese methods offer effective tools and practices to support women in this area. Here are some of the traditional Chinese methods that can help women find inner peace amidst the chaos of their daily lives.

Calmness in Traditional Chinese Medicine

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cultivating calmness is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Calmness is believed to be closely linked to the proper functioning of the body’s internal organs, particularly the liver, and heart. When a person experiences emotional turmoil or stress, their liver is believed to become congested, leading to an imbalance in the body’s energy or ‘Qi’ (pronounced ‘Chee’). This imbalance can result in various physical and mental health issues. TCM offers several practices and techniques to help individuals restore their internal balance and calmness.

Meditation

Meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating calmness and inner peace. TCM incorporates various meditation practices, including mindfulness meditation, Taoist meditation, and Qigong meditation. These practices involve deep breathing, visualisation, and mental focus, allowing individuals to relax and calm their minds. Meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of energy or Qi. Acupuncture can help alleviate various physical and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. By promoting the body’s natural healing abilities, acupuncture can also help individuals cultivate calmness and inner peace. Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, has openly written about her experience with acupuncture, which she uses to help manage stress and anxiety.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is an integral part of Traditional Health Medicine. Chinese herbs are used to address various health issues, including anxiety, stress, and insomnia. These herbs can help balance the body’s energy and promote calmness and relaxation. Some commonly used herbs for promoting calmness include Jujube, Liquorice, and Magnolia Bark.

Exercise

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that involves slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi is often referred to as “moving meditation” and can help women cultivate calmness, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Women of all ages and fitness levels can practise Tai Chi.

Today, Tai Chi and other similar practices are widely used and respected around the world as effective ways to reduce stress and promote overall well-being. Well-known Australian supermodel, Miranda Kerr, is known for her practice of Qigong. Qigong is related to Tai Chi and is a system of exercises focused on harnessing the power of breath, movement, and intention setting to create health and balance within the body. Quite literally Qigong means subtle breath (qi) from skill cultivated through steady practice (gong).

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Chamomile

Unlock the age-old healing secrets of Chinese herbal medicine with chamomile—a natural wonder renowned for its calming properties. The Chinese believe this powerful herb moves and releases stagnant qi (life force). This flower is used for issues such as indigestion, heartburn, and bloating and has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Experience tranquillity and restore balance with our Sweet Dreams tea which is naturally infused with chamomile that relieves insomnia, anxiety and stress.

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The Calm Eye Mask contains chamomile extract which is known for its calming and soothing properties. Chamomile has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a herbal remedy to help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Made from non-woven cotton and naturally self-heating because of ingredients like iron powder, vermiculite, activated carbon, salt, and water, the Calm Eye Mask is free from artificial ingredients that can cause irritation or discomfort.

Harvard Medical School has published several articles on TCM methods for health and wellness, including practices such as Acupuncture, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Cultivating calmness is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. TCM methods offer valuable tools and practices to help women cultivate calmness and inner peace. Practices such as meditation, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tai Chi can help individuals reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.

By incorporating these practices into your routine, you can find moments of tranquillity amidst the chaos of your daily life.

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Elevate Your Spiritual Journey With Palo Santo

The sacred purifier.

Embarking on a spiritual journey is a beautiful process for anyone seeking a deep connection with their inner self and the divine. Along this sacred and personal path, ancient traditions have recognised the power of sacred woods in facilitating purification and enhancing clarity. Among these revered woods, Palo Santo stands out as a remarkable companion, capable of elevating your spiritual practice to new heights. Let us delve into the profound significance of Palo Santo and discover how it can enhance your spiritual journey.

Palo Santo, meaning “Holy Wood” in Spanish, has been used for centuries by indigenous cultures in South America for its spiritual and medicinal properties. It is one of nature’s most amazing tools for raising vibrations and the sacred smoke is believed to purify and cleanse your space. The distinctively aromatic, woody fragrance hinting of pine, lemon, and mint, emanating from Palo Santo can calm the mind providing emotional balance and support to those who are managing anxiety, emotional trauma, and depression. Its aroma can calm the mind, providing emotional balance and solace, making it particularly beneficial for those grappling with depression, anxiety, or emotional trauma.

Spiritual Practice with Palo Santo

By incorporating Palo Santo into your spiritual practice, you can create an environment of serenity and clarity. The sacred smoke of Palo Santo can be experienced through the use of incense sticks and candles infusing your space with its transformative fragrance. As the incense burns, the purifying properties of Palo Santo envelop you, allowing you to release negative energies and invite a sense of peace and harmony. Beyond the smoke, Palo Santo candles offer an alternate medium to immerse yourself in the captivating aroma promoting mental clarity, emotional calm, and inner reflection. When combined with other complementary essential oils such as Cajeput and Eucalyptus, the overall grounding effect can be beyond enriching, revitalising, and protective.

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As you engage with Palo Santo during your spiritual journey, you open yourself up to its transformative energy and sacred essence—the purification and clarity it offers become catalysts for inner growth and self-discovery. Through the gentle waft of Palo Santo incense or the warm glow of a Palo Santo-infused candle, you invite the divine presence into your space, enabling a deeper connection with your inner self and the spiritual realm.

Palo Santo, the sacred wood for purification and clarity, has held a profound significance on spiritual journeys for centuries. Its enchanting scent and visible enveloping holy smoke, nurtures emotional balance, providing solace for the soul. Incorporating Palo Santo into your spiritual practice through incense sticks, essential oils, or candles creates an atmosphere of serenity and clarity. As you elevate your spiritual journey with the sacred essence of Palo Santo, you open the door to profound purification, inner growth, and spiritual enlightenment.

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