![]() Bring your legs to the right without lifting your left hip. Lie down on your back and stretch your arms overhead. Take a minute in a neutral position before switching to the second side. If you don’t feel anything, try leaning forward and see if that works better for you. In this pose, we’re targeting the gallbladder meridian, so we’re looking for a sensation in our outer hips. If they do, feel free to stretch out the lower leg. Don’t worry if your knees don’t stack completely, just make sure your knees are not complaining in this pose. Cross your left leg over the right, stacking your knees. Cross your left leg over your right so your heel comes to the outside of your right hip. There are several options to choose from for this pose. After about four minutes, bring legs back together and rest for a minute and feel into the sensations in the inside of your legs. You can lean forward into a forward fold if you like. Bring your legs as far apart as needed to feel a soft tugging in the inside of your legs. ![]() You want to feel a soft tugging in the inside of your legs to stimulate your liver meridian, but should this be too intense for you, feel free to place some blocks underneath the outside of your knees for support.įor this pose, I recommend sitting up on a blanket or towel to make this pose more accessible. Lean forward and relax your shoulders and arms. So here is a yin yoga sequence perfect for Spring, targeting your Liver and Gallbladder meridians, that run along the inside of your legs (Liver) and your side body (Gallbladder).īring the soles of the feet together, knees dropping out. The Liver doesn’t like stress or anything excessive (meaning also too much food, too much alcohol, too much work…), so you can support it by choosing gentle exercises to calm down and relax, such as taking walks in nature, gentle yoga, calming breathwork and meditation. When you’re feeling irritated or angry (maybe even for no apparent reason), this could be a sign that your Liver needs some love.Īlthough the warmer temperatures might invite you to go out and do all the things you might have felt too sleepy to do in winter, it’s recommended to take things slow. ![]() For the wood element, it’s the meridians of Liver and Gallbladder and the emotion of anger. Do you notice more motivation and inspiration during this time of the year? A clear sign that your Self wants to grow and develop.Įvery element in Chinese medicine is connected to its respective meridian lines and emotions. So just like a tree, it represents growth and development on a personal, mental and spiritual level. We can see this creation especially in plants, so it makes sense that Spring is the season of the wood element, the first element in the five element cycle. ![]() Nature clearly shows us how a new cycle begins after the long break of hibernation in winter time. In Chinese Medicine, the season of Spring stands for creation and new beginnings. Aaaah – finally the days are getting longer, there is more light and sunshine, trees and flowers are blooming and we notice not only nature but also ourselves coming back to life. ![]()
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