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Letters from the practice

Slow dispatches on Chinese Medicine, yoga philosophy, and the seasons of life — written by Tobias, Marcela, and the team.

Topic 6 entries
Chinese MedicineApr 12, 2026

Three levels of immunity

How the body defends itself in three concentric layers — and what each one teaches us about resilience and rest.

Wood ElementMar 28, 2026

The alchemy of growth

On Wood energy, intention, and the spring of life — why what bends rarely breaks.

PhilosophyFeb 14, 2026

Ikigai — four questions

A Japanese framework for meaning: what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, what pays.

Water ElementJan 21, 2026

Kingfisher medicine

What the kingfisher teaches us about stillness, patience, and the focused dive when the moment is right.

Earth ElementDec 9, 2025

Cleaning house

Late summer practices for the Spleen and Stomach — and why making space matters.

Face ReadingNov 3, 2025

Let's FACE it

An introduction to the ancient art of reading character, destiny, and health on the human face.