Earth - late summer. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is the time of the element Earth (spleen/stomach meridians). This is often a period of challenging transition as we leave summer with it's fiery energy and move into a more introspective, inner focused energy. Join me on the mat for some stillness, quiet, and grounding energy connection... Explore quietly on your own.
Props: 1 blanket (blanket: http://amzn.to/2v0U0eh) (optional) and 1 bolster (bolster: http://amzn.to/2yJVoaj) or a few throw pillows/bed pillows (only needed if you want support for saddle pose)
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