“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
Edith Sitwell
Follow the Winter Chi
Physical wellbeing related to water organs
It is advisable to pay special attention to our kidneys as Winter represents the following organs: kidney, bladder, urinary, sexual organs, ears and bones.
The quality of Chi is Yin, like the energy of the kidneys as well. The kidneys are responsible for Water metabolism in the body. They represent the Water element just like the season of Winter.
It is not advisable to drink too much water in Winter. Especially cold water can be damaging for kidneys and bladder.
It is also very important to dress with layers for protecting your kidney area and wear warm shoes. Make sure that your feet do not get wet.
To protect your kidney, specific Qi Gong exercises are perfect for it.
When we are young, we are strong, healthy and full of energy. There is a rich supply of Qi in young age.
As time goes by we get older and the season’s Qi will challenge our bodies to get ready for the next season.
If we do not follow the Yin energy in Winter, we may be ill. During Winter, we are preparing to produce the Wood in Spring, but if we are ill it will fail and the preparation for other seasons will also be affected.
Emotional health
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”
Paul Theroux
This is the time to build our reserves a time to reflect and plan for the year ahead and the spring. Make sure that you have enough rest and spend time to reflect.
Be aware of tendencies to lack self discipline, or weakness to act, or to feel depressed.
Diatery recommendations
It is very important to hydrate the body. Soups and broths are recommended.
Eat more dark colored foods, spicy foods, red meats, and rich foods.
Drink a little bit of red wine.
Enjoy wintertime!
Master Kristina
