Rooibos – Warmth, Calm, and Red Vitality in a Cup

Discover the gentle strength of Rooibos – the caffeine-free red tea from South Africa. Learn about its calming, antioxidant properties, its role in TCM, and how to prepare the nourishing Red Cappuccino.

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The Metal Element – Purity, Structure and Letting Go

The Metal Element in Shiatsu & TCM stands for clarity, structure and letting go. The Lung and Large Intestine help separate the pure from the impure – physically and emotionally. Learn how to strengthen them and restore balance in autumn.

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Damp-Heat and Phlegm in the Body – What It Means and How to Clear It Naturally

Damp-heat is a TCM concept describing the internal combination of moisture and heat that leads to heaviness, sluggish digestion, inflammation, and mucus. Learn how to recognize it and how to support your body with the right diet – such as replacing sugar and white bread with rice and whole grains.

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Emotions, Feelings, and Sensations – Understanding the Subtle Difference

Emotions, feelings, and sensations are often used interchangeably, yet each represents a different layer of human experience. Discover how the body, mind, and consciousness interact – and why this distinction is essential for emotional health and holistic wellbeing.

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High Sensitivity – now what?

Discover how to embrace high sensitivity as a gift. Learn how Shiatsu and holistic coaching strengthen emotional boundaries and transform sensitivity into strength.

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Emotional Mastery in Traffic: How to Stay Calm When Others Annoy

A practical guide to emotional management in traffic: With mindfulness, body techniques, and mental posture toward calmer driving.

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The Fire Element in TCM & Shiatsu – Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Burner

The Fire Element in TCM & Shiatsu represents joy, warmth and clarity. The Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Burner shape our vitality, emotions and relationships. Discover their functions, signs of imbalance and holistic ways to strengthen them.

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Nourishing the 5 Elements with Food

The Five Elements in TCM reveal how colors and flavors of food can nourish our organs. Practical examples show how to restore balance through everyday eating.

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Ma – The Art of the In-Between

Ma (間) is a key concept in Japanese philosophy and aesthetics. It means “the space in between” – the silence between moments where clarity, balance, and true connection unfold.

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Dowager’s Hump / Liver Hump – Causes, Meaning and Shiatsu Treatment

The Dowager’s Hump or Liver Hump often develops due to posture, stress, or hormonal changes. In Shiatsu, this area represents a blockage of multiple Yang meridians. With targeted techniques, the Qi flow can be restored, bringing relief to body and mind.

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Hara Hachi Bu – The Japanese Secret of Eating Until 80% Full

Hara Hachi Bu – the Japanese wisdom from Okinawa. Learn why eating until 80% full supports health, balance, and longevity.

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The Taoist Way of Life: How Ancient Wisdom Can Transform Your Everyday

Discover how Taoist principles like Wu Wei, mindfulness, and Yin-Yang balance can bring ease, clarity, and inner peace into your daily life – with practical tools for modern times.

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