Summer Oriental Yoga: Taoist and Hatha yoga for the Seasons
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“Those who flow as life flows, know they need no other force” ~ Lao Tzu
Oriental Yoga is a fusion of traditional Indian Hatha yoga with Chinese medicine and Taoist cosmology. The aim of applying this knowledge is, like all yoga’s and spiritual paths, is to help the practitioner align with the natural cosmic forces of the universe. When one aligns with these natural forces the path becomes more harmonious, more easeful and more joyful, for these are the innate qualities of the universal way.
This book explores Summer in the 5 element system and provides insight into the associated organs and meridians. Also detailed are a variety of practices and yoga asanas to help the practitioner align with the Summer energy. This book is not just about explaining a variety of yoga postures, it explores a complete system of yoga.
In this book you will learn:
- About the 5 elements and how to adjust to them to bring more balance to ones life
- The meridians of the Heart and Small Intestine
- Signs and symptoms of the Heart and Small Intestine in balance
- Signs and symptoms of the Heart and Small Intestine out of balance
- Practical tips to correct any imbalances
- Food and oriental diet therapy
- Muscles associated with the Heart and Small Intestine
- Yoga postures that focus on the Heart and Small Intestine
- Meditation practices
Michael Hetherington
Michael Hetherington L.Ac, BHlthSci, is a qualified acupuncturist, Oriental medicine teacher, and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has been practicing yoga since 2000 and working with Chinese medicine since 2004. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, energetic anatomy, nutrition and herbs, yoga nidra and Buddhist style meditation. Michael was always attracted to eastern philosophy and it was this interest that drew him to the teachings and practices of yoga and Oriental medicine at a young age. After traveling to China to teach English for a year, he returned to Australia in 2004 to begin studying Chinese medicine, remedial massage and practicing oki-do (Japanese yoga) and hatha yoga more seriously. He regularly hosts workshops and develops short courses on topics related to self health care, yoga and meditation. www.michaelhetherington.com.au
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Summer Oriental Yoga - Michael Hetherington
Summer Oriental Yoga
Yoga for the Seasons
By Michael Hetherington
(L. Ac, Yoga Teacher)
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About the Author
Michael Hetherington is a qualified acupuncturist, lecturer in Oriental medicine and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, yoga nidra and Buddhist meditation. Inspired by the teachings of many, he has learned that a light-hearted, joyful approach to life serves best.
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Other Titles by Author:
The Art of Self Adjusting
The Art of Self Muscle Testing
The Complete Book of Oriental Yoga
How to Do Restorative Yoga
Chakra Balancing Made Simple and Easy
Increasing Internal Energy
The Yin and Yang Lifestyle Guide
Table Of Contents
About the Author
Introduction
Yoga and the Seasons
The 5 Elements/Phases
Yin and Yang and the Whole Shi-Bang!
Summer - Fire Element - Heart and Small Intestine
Organ Physiology (Function)
The Meridians
Muscles Associated with the Heart
Muscles Associated with the Small Intestine
Asanas (postures) for Summer
Fire Element Daily Lifestyle Practices
Supporting the Other Elements to Help the Fire Element
Food / Oriental Diet Therapy
Herbs and Tonics to Support the Heart and Small Intestine