Winter Programme

In Chinese Medicine Winter is associated with the kidneys and bladder, and fear and anxiety.

We can all relate to festive feelings of lethargy, sluggishness, and bloating. There may be a temptation to eat raw fruits and vegetables, however, they are best to avoid as we are already cold enough during Winter.

Winter is associated with heaviness, coldness, and stagnation, which can cause dampness. We need to increase our digestive fire in Winter and use warming foods to reduce this excess.

We should also integrate cleansing seasonal foods, fibre, movement, and techniques from different traditions to support.

This seasonal programme is all about subtly including these principles into our everyday life coupled with inspiration from Chinese Medicine food energetics. It also aims to banish the Winter blues.