In this episode of Your Cyclical Nature, Teresa Biggs, DOM - board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Biologist, & Advanced Yoga Teacher - discusses the cyclical nature of the seasons, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the earth's seasonal shifts for maintaining health and vitality. She also delved into the concepts of Yin and Yang, the significance of Samhain, and the importance of connecting with one's ancestors and lineage. Lastly, she led a meditation session encouraging participants to connect with their ancestors and lineage, and emphasized the importance of self-care and regeneration during the yin half of the year.

Harmonizing With Earth’s Seasonal Shifts & Yin - Yang Dynamics:

Teresa discussed the interconnectedness of all things, emphasizing the interrelation between the environment, the earth, and human bodies. She highlighted the importance of harmonizing with seasonal shifts and the dynamics of Yin and Yang to support vitality & shared how this concept is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, particularly in the Huang de Neijing, in Celtic Irish indigenous wisdom, & in all indigenous wisdom. She emphasized that harmonizing with the outer environment can lead to a harmonized inner environment—highlighting the significance of aligning lifestyle with the seasons, including the importance of sleep in relation to the changing seasons and the body's natural rhythms.

Samhain: Introspection and Honoring Ancestors

The upcoming seasonal shift around November first, referred to as Samhain, marks the final harvest and preparations for winter. Teresa suggested that Samhain can create an introspective space for self-reflection and harvesting lessons from the past year, as well as, honoring ancestors. She emphasized the importance of the yin half of the year, which supports this introspective journey. Teresa also shared a mind-blowing fact about the number of ancestors in one's lineage, stating that there are at least 255 direct histories and lived experiences-in the previous 7 Generations- that contribute to an individual's existence.

Meditation Session to connect with Ancestors

Teresa led a meditation session, encouraging participants to connect with their ancestors and lineage, sending care and gratitude back through time and space.

*Please note that this episode is just over the 20 min. mark to give space for the Closing Meditation.

May you be supported in the Yin half of the year. Warmly, Teresa

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