Menopause as a Wisdom Initiation- Podcast

The perimenopause years are an enormous transition for female bodied people. We live the first half of our lives bathed in estrogen. Suddenly, that is gone. Our bodies, hormones and outlook on life can shift profoundly, seemingly overnight.

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There is deep body intelligence underlying the process, yet our culture seeks to make the change invisible. Little information exists to empower and uplift the perimenopausal years. Many folks find themselves feeling lost and bewildered. Thankfully, ancient Taoist teachings can empower us to reclaim menopause as a wisdom initiation.

Taking a sage approach, menopause is an opportunity to step into the beauty of Eldership. Not cover girl glamor beauty, but the beauty of how we have been humbled and taught by this human life.

As a Gynecology Professor, I ask students to bring a media image of menopause to class- invariably the images are of jokes poking fun of the dreaded hot flashes, weight gain, and irritability. But, Menopause is not a disease to fear, nor is it comedic relief. Rather, ancient Taoist medicine tells us it is an alchemical transformation.

During menopause, the energetic center of body which formerly was seated in the womb migrates to the heart. Now, instead of using our monthly blood to nourish new life, the menses cease, and, the blood is sent instead to the heart to nourish the wisdom of the spirit.

 So perimenopause is an alchemical transformation. And, it can proceed relatively smoothly when we support the process using ancient Taoist medicine. No matter what age we are, the basis of health remains the same: the balance of yin and yang, the smooth flow of qi in the body, and wise use of our internal resources. Using Taoist medicine, acupuncture and herbs, a natural, symptom free, perimenopause is possible!  

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Coming in 2025....Roots of Plant Medicine Course!

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S O L D O U T !

Cohort 2 begins August 2025, check back soon for exact dates

Join us for a 6 month course to cultivate deeper relationships with local California plant allies and their medicinal uses. Learn foundational spiritual tools for working with any kind of plant medicine.

Each monthly class meets for 2 hours and focuses on a particular Plant Teacher, its medicinal uses and related spiritual tools.

Class offerings include guided plant meditations, herb walks, qi gong and energy awareness, sound healing, plant baths, shamanic journeying, and more….

Oak, a beautiful ally for grounding, strength, and connection with our ancestors

All plants are medicine, and all plants are visionary. Partnership with plants is what makes us human- it goes back for millenia and it’s encoded in our DNA. The local plants growing right outside our front doors can be our best medicine, when we learn how to listen.

The same fundamental spiritual tools apply whenever we choose to work with any plant conciousness. It doesn’t matter if its chamomile, cacao, or enchanter’s nightshade. When we have basic skillsets in place like grounding, protection, reciprocity, energy awareness and shamanic journeying, we can deepen our relationships with healing plants and more easily integrate our experiences into daily life. And, anyone can learn!

Join us for a 6 month journey into the Roots of Plant Medicine!

Class Schedule:

Sundays, 10am- 12pm, in Oakland, CA

1/26/25 GROUNDING~ Oak

2/23/25 PROTECTION~ Yarrow

3/23/25 RECIPROCITY~ Tobacco

4/20/25 PLANTS AS SPIRIT~ Reishi

5/18/25 JOURNEYING WITH PLANTS~ Mugwort

6/8/25 ALLYSHIP~ TBD

Warrior’s Plume (Pedicularis densiflora) Harvest 2022

About the Instructor~ Athene Eisenhardt has followed the plants in one way or another her entire life. Professional work as a Field Botanist for Yosemite National Park led her to begin wildcrafting herbs and studying the Taoist 5 Elements in nature. This led to formal study of Taoist Herbal Medicine, Western Herbalism, and Ayurveda. Athene also spent 2 years living and training in the indigenous plant spirit healing traditions of the Amazon, and has continued to train rigorously in the Shipibo Amazon lineage since 2009. An active teacher, Athene regularly offers Community Herb Walks in the East Bay, and is a Professor of Herbology at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA.

All materials for this course including course schedule copyright 2024 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, L.Ac, all rights reserved.

Letting Go makes us Truly Alive

“What must I give more death to today, in order to generate more life?”

- Clarissa Pinkola Estes

 Fall is here, and all around us we see the world letting go. Leaves fall, the days grow shorter, and we breathe a collective exhale. We cannot live life fully without also being brave enough to release the old. Outdated habits or identities can feel comfortable and safe, even when they no longer serve us. Yet it is only through letting go that we discover our authentic self, what is really of value in life.

 Part of the medicine of death is to remind us how to truly be alive. If we lived as if this day were our last, wouldn’t we choose to be present for all the miraculous beauty life has to offer? Yet, the beauty is not found by acquiring or doing more things. We find the beauty in space.

As we stand on the precipice of surrender, we can feel apprehensive of the unknown. If I give up one thing, what will I be left with, and how will I fill the void?  We look for ways to fill up the emptiness. But what if emptiness is where it all really happens?

This is why Tai Chi practice always begins with standing in Wu Ji posture- Wu Ji is the primordial emptiness that contains all life, and it's also a part of each of us. But we have to let go to be able to experience it.

When we create emptiness and space through letting go, we free up the energy to intentionally receive the best of life. We can’t fully inhale without emptying first. Surrender and cessation actually have their own form of joy- it feels less like a Saturday night party, and more like a long blissful exhale.  

“How can I find what is truly of value?
You don’t have to try,
You only have to let go,
maybe just for the afternoon
if it feels like too big of a task.

You can always start now.
You don’t even have to tell anyone else
you’re doing it.

Simply exhale
and allow
yourself into
the everywhere
that lives within you,
and enjoy the view.”

Copyright 2024 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, L.Ac, DAIM

Gifts of the Rain: A Tribute to Medicinal Mushrooms

Ahhh, winter rains. Life awakens in the forest. The trees drink deep and spread their green needled arms wide to taste the mists. Fed by the moisture, licorice ferns spring forth from the crevices of rocks and the roots of oaks. We can hear the happy burble of seasonal creeks running once again. Gleaming emerald mosses carpet the trunks of the bay laurels. And miraculously, almost overnight, mushrooms pop forth from the earth. The lollipop reds of russulas, creamy orange chanterelles, turkey tails with cloud patterned bands like a Japanese painting, ghostly white amanitas glowing against the dark backdrop of the forest. Waking early after a long rainy night, I don my mud boots and rush off to the woods, excited as a kid on christmas morning, to enjoy these very special gifts of the rains.'

Please Note~ Wild mushrooms can be poisonous~ do not harvest or consume wild mushrooms unless you are directly under the supervision of a trained professional

Mushrooms are distinct from other plant life, a separate conciousness, and are classified in their own kingdom- kingdom fungi, a rollicking tribe of forest rebels who some say came originally not from the earth, but from the stars. Wherever they came from in the begininng, scientists tell us that mushrooms may be more related to insects than green photosynthesizing plants.

The ecological roles of mushrooms tell us something of their medcine- they act as tranformers and transmuters, metamorphosing decaying matter into new life, rejuvenating brain and body and transforming conciousness. They offer us new ideas, new ways of seeing and perceving, and innovative ways of doing. Mushrooms have a unique survival strategy and niche in the forest, thus they offer us a fresh look, a creative portal into the possibilities of life.

Mushrooms are also communicators, connecting the entire forest in hidden underground networks, they are the original information superhighway. These underground mycellial networks spread for miles as they share thoughts and even feelings from tree to tree. And of course, their appearance is uncannily similiar to that of neurons in the human brain.

Many medicinal mushrooms are staunch immune system allies which can prevent infections (including cancer) and bolster immune activity. Others can enhance energy, lower bad cholesterol and support the heart, repair damage done by toxic chemicals, balance blood sugar levels and mood, promote the growth of new neural pathways and more! Read on to learn about a few of the key species and how to use them:

Reishi/Ling Zhi is known as spirit mushroom in Chinese and has a thousands of year history of use in Asia to promote long life, calm the spirit and fortify the heart. Ancient lore describes reishi as “food for immortality”. Yet, many people are unaware that we have our own native Reishis (Ganoderma orgense and others) growing right here in North America! In addition to their other benefits, Medicinal mushrooms like Reishi have long been prized for their immunostimulating, strengthening and regulating properties. Reishi posseses an intelligence that can speak directly to the immune system, upregulating or downregulating its activity as necessary. It is also coming forward as a strong support to prevent cancer. On top of all that, it also safeguards the health and function of the Liver.

Oyster Mushrooms - also called the “mushroom flower of heaven”…say no more! Consuming these tasty mushrooms regularly can lower bad cholesterol in the body and protect the lining of the blood vessels. From a Taoist perspective, we can understand part of the medicine of oysters as balancing the waters of the body. They transform what is known as “dampness”, lowering inflammation, healing rashes and skin irritation, reducing edema, swelling and excess weight. Oysters are also hypoglycemic, they can promote healthy blood sugar levels.

Shiitake- Not just a culinary delight, shiitake mushrooms are an immune powerhouse, with strong anti-viral properties. They work best consumed a few times per week as prevention. Shiitake mushrooms also rejuvenate the liver and protect it from chemical damage.

Turkey Tails/Yun Zhi- Known as “cloud mushrooms” for their beautiful striped bands that do indeed resemble clouds. Turkey tails boost Spleen qi and give energy levels a gentle lift while also bolstering the Wei qi, the protective field of energy that surrounds the body and keeps pathogens and unwanted influences out. Modern science backs this up- Turkey Tails are a powerful immune activator that can prevent many kinds of infections. In addition, Turkey Tails offer significant protection from cancer- they help to conserve our DNA and protect it from damage as it replicates.

Poria/Fu Ling- A beautiful mushroom that thrives on the roots of pine trees. Poria can increase energy and digestive function, while also calming the spirit and promoting sound sleep. Like many of our mushrooms, poria thrives in a damp climate and thus has the intelligence with how to deal with excess water or “dampness” in the body. It is a mild diuretic which can flush the urinary passages and leach out unhealthy water retention. It can even be used to treat hormonal bloating and swelling, along with other herbs.

Cordyceps- These fungi are a true energy powerhouse. They directly increase activity of our mitochondria (our cellular energy production centers). Cordyceps literally raises our vibration, creating more energy by causing our mitochondria to vibrate at a faster rate. Cordyceps also enhance oxygen utilization, making it a wonderful tonic for athletes or folks at high altitude. It can also strengthen the respiratory system and benefit those suffering from asthma and long viral illness. In ancient Tibetan medicine, Cordyceps is revered for its ability to winter under the snow in the high mountains, which connects it with the hidden origin of life. It then emerges in spring to share its stong life force with us. Please note, Cordyceps is now endangered in the wild, only cultivated Cordyceps should be used.

Lions Mane- This special mushroom has gained much fame recently for its ability to support memory, cognitive function, and support nerve repair and neuronal regeneration. The mycellium, rather than the fruiting body, has the most medicine here. In Taoist medicine, Lions Mane mushrooms are prized as a fortifying tonic that strengthens all 5 of the vital yin organs- Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Liver, and Kidneys.

I hope you have enjoyed this introduction to some of our medicinal mushroom allies. Of course, there is so much more that could be shared, but that might best be done by communing with the mushrooms themselves. Enjoy the rains, enjoy the fungi and stay happy and healthy!

Please Note~ Wild mushrooms can be poisonous~ do not harvest or consume wild mushrooms unless you are directly under the supervision of a trained professional

The statements in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. Copyright 2024 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, L.Ac, DAIM

Nourishing the Mother: 5 Element Seasonal Wellness

Happy Fall!

Autumn, the season of the Lungs and the Metal element, also heralds the arrival of cold and flu season. The Lungs control our Wei (Protective) Qi, which acts like a forcefield around our bodies to keep illness and pathogens out.

How well we take care of ourselves in the weeks leading up to cold and flu season can greatly enhance (or weaken) our resistance to illness. Once we begin to fall ill, it can be too late! Wise use and nourishment of our inner resources can help us stay healthy, and diet is one of the foundations here. Even just cutting out white sugar, which reduces white blood cell activity by 30% for up to 5 hours after eating it, can do marvels.

The Taoist 5 Elements offer us a singular approach to building our Metal/Lungs/Immunity, based on interrelationsips between the elements and the seasons.

In 5 Element Theory, we work with the relationships of the elements in our environment and within ourselves. There is a 5 Element saying, “In order to nourish the Child, nourish the Mother.” Each element exists in a circle of generation, Water creates Wood, Wood creates Fire, Fire creates Earth, and Earth creates Metal. If Earth, the Mother of Metal, is well nourished and healthy, this in turn engenders healthy Metal (the Child). Since Earth is the Mother of Metal, feeding our Earth in order to support Lungs/Wei Qi/Metal is essential now.

The Lung (Metal) channel begins in the Stomach (Earth), so there is no better place to start! Squash and pumpkins are a wonderful, seasonal food that nourish the Earth and in turn the Lungs. Their yellow orange color, round shape, and sweet flavor tell us they are an Earth element food. The flavor of Earth is sweet,and eating balanced healthy sweet foods can help us- while eating empty unhealthy sweet like sugar depletes immunity, and unsettles the Spirit.

Below is a recipe for pumpkin soup, with a classic herbal immune combo- miso (which feeds beneficial bacteria and directly promotes immunity via the gut) ginger (warms and enhances bloodflow and kicks pathogens out from the body) and fresh green onions (which fortify and stimulate the immune system).

Nourishing Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 inch finely grated ginger

  • half pumpkin, peeled & chopped in small pieces

  • 2 tablespoons miso paste

  • 3-5 fresh green onions, finely chopped

1. Put the pumpkin in a pan and add 3 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat to soften- about 20 minutes.
2. Save the water, and once the pumpkin is cool enough, mash it, add the miso paste (stirring well to dissolve) fresh ginger, and green onions. Add a little extra water to make a soupy consistency.
3. Top with nori seaweed.

Enjoy!

Copyright 2023 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, L.Ac, DAIM

The statements in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness

A Revisionist History of the Smoothie

Is your smoothie as healthy as you think? This article offers some perspective based on tradtional systems of healing and food energetics. Pureed fruit drinks have been a part of Middle Eastern, South American, and Asian culture for 100s of years. Yet, these refreshments were never traditionally consumed as breakfast- rather as desserts or sweet treats.

So how did the breakfast smoothie begin? With the advent of the electric blender in the 30’s, came the birth of the North American smoothie. Blending a “mylk” (dairy or plant based) with fruits and other nutrient packed goodies for breakfast would seem to provide a quick nutritious meal, especially for folks on the go. But a daily smoothie might actually be draining to the digestive system, dampening our agni (digestive fire) and sapping our vital energy.

How can this be? First off, let’s look at how the digestion works. Our digestive system is like a cooking pot. Our body heats up our food, mixing and simmering it until breaks down into a soup or “chyme” that can be easilty absorbed. Digestion requires agni or fire to break down and transform our food. The temperature of the stomach is ideally 99.6 degrees F, and our digestive enzymes only operate within a narrow temperature range. If we consume cold or iced foods like smoothies, the body has to work much harder to warm us up and stoke the digestive fire.

Furthermore, the digestive process actually begins in the mouth when we chew our food and begin breaking it down with saliva. If we skip chewing, we don’t absorb as many nutrients from the food, and we can also throw off the entire cascade of digestive enzymes. In addition, raw fruits tend to make our digestion work harder and create cold and dampness in the body. When we are younger, and our yang fire is abundant, we may be able to get away with this. But by the time we reach 35, our digestive enzyme output has already declined by almost 30%. Add to this a diet of dampening, cold raw foods like smoothies, and we may be seriously depleting our energy, digestive function, and life force fire. As a result we may find our selves feeling bloated, sluggish, tired, cold, and unable to lose weight.

Summertime would seem to be the perfect season for smoothies, with all the fresh fruit in season. Yet, eating large amounts of fruit first thing in the morning also destabilizes our blood sugar, sending us on an energy roller coaster for the rest of the day. Eating a cooked, protein breakfast such as eggs, or quinoa with nuts and seeds can provide better, lasting energy for the entire day.

But what if you can’t give up your smoothie? Here are some easy hacks to have your smoothie and better support your digestive fire and long term energy.

  1. Ditch the ice: drinking a smoothie room temperature, or even warm! without ice, will go a long way in making it more digestible.

  2. Spice it up: warming spices like cardamom, cinammon, ginger, turmeric, or even fresh basil or rosemary warm and stimulate the digestion, helping offset the cold temperature of the smoothie and enhance the bodies’ absorption of nutrients.

  3. Chew your smoothie: chewing helps to kick the rest of our digestion into gear, signalling the gut to prepare to receive food and secrete digestive enzymes.

  4. Less fruit, more protein: The sweet flavor exists on a continuum- empty to full. Fruits tend to be more of an empty sweet- full of simple sugars, and because of this, too many fruits tend to throw off the digestion and cause dampness, inflammation, and fatigue. Ayurveda actually recommends that fruit be consumed by itself, away from other foods. In contrast, full sweet includes protein rich foods and healthy fats like nut milks or nut butters, flax, pumpkin, hemp or chia seeds, lecithin, or coconut, which are a better choice first thing in the morning.

  5. Try an all vegetable smoothie! For those who have the taste for it, eliminate the fruit and load up on veggies instead.

    Check out the recipe below for a healthy smoothie that’s also better for digestion, energy, and blood sugar.

Gazpacho Greens Smoothie

  • 1 avocado

  • 2 tablespoons Green Pumpkin Seeds

  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

  • 1 handful Chopped cilantro

  • 1-2 teaspoons ground Cumin seeds

  • 1/2 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1-2 cups cooked spinach

  • 1 celery stalk

  • 1-2 small persian cucumbers

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

  • 1/2- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

  • Pinch of Salt

  • Water as needed in order to blend ingredients

Blend and enjoy!

copyright 2023 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt L.Ac, DAIM. the statments in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness.

Healing with the Wild Greens of Spring!

It’s been a long, wet, slog but Spring is finally here! In ancient times, people survived the winter eating meats and had little in the way of fresh vegetables. Thus emerging into spring they were both stagnant but also starved for fresh greens and minerals. The bitter, mineral rich green plants that emerge in early spring were a literal life saver, providing important nutrition at a time when peoples bodies were starved for vitamins and minerals, and also detoxing vital organs like the Liver and Kidneys.

Nourishment AND cleansing are essential after the confinement of winter, and naturally, in accordance with the healing intelligence of the plants, seasonal springtime greens provide the perfect medicine.

Tradtional wild spring greens include herbs like nettles, chickweed, cleavers, plantain, dandelion, and mugwort. These bitter spring greens both cleanse and nourish the body in tandem. In modern times, where Winter tends to be a time of stagnation and excess, these spring greens help cleanse and kick start us into health. The bitter flavor has a purifying, purging effect on the body and mind. In Ayurveda, bitter is seen as literally scraping excess fat and toxins out of the body. At the same time, it is also the flavor associated most strongly with spiritual cultivation and purification, promoting deeply meditative states. In Taoist 5 Elements, bitter drains excesses from the body, purifying and bringing us fully into the present moment. In modern Western culture, we are often averse to bitter, instead overconsuming sweet and salt, leaving our bodies out of balance and in need of the cleansing medicine of bitter. Asian cultures on the other hand, traditionally consume all five flavors at each meal, insuring the bodies’ well being.

The beauty of bitter early spring greens is not just in their ability to detox, but also deeply nourish. Our modern lifestyle tends to leave us overburdened with toxins and excess weight, yet underneath it, we are still undernourished, starving for minerals and nutrients.

We exist in a strange paradox of both excess and deficiency- overfed on the outside but empty on the inside . Lack of nutrtious food, and overuse of pesticides and other pollutants mean that our food is no longer as wholesome as it used to be. Certain nutrients, like Magnesium and Selenium, have been so depleted from the soil that it is nearly impossible to get enough from our diet. Even folks consuming plenty of organic veggies are still often lacking. The wild greens of early spring are thus the perfect support for modern life, not just in spring, but year round. Simultaneously detoxing and nourishing our bodies, and so sky high in nutrients they surpass even powerhouse greens like kale or spinach.

Here is some of the healing bounty that’s available now, right outside our doors!

Nettles (Urtica dioica) love to grow in sunlit clearings near seasonal bogs and streams

Nettles: Packed with Iron, Chlorophyll, Vitamin A and C, nettles are a natural anti-inflammatory that prevent seasonal allergies, and flush the Kidneys and Urinary system. Nettles also deeply nourish the Liver Blood.

Cleavers grow in abundance and are easy to harvest. They taste great juiced!

Cleavers: This herb literally tastes like spring! Excellent cleanser for the lymph, they drain sluggishness and damp from the body, and their green, tasty flavor helps attune us to the spring season. Cleavers soothe and heal the skin. They also tone the Kidneys and Urinary system, and can prevent Kidney stones. Cleavers are best used fresh.


Chickweed: Succulent, nutritious, and soothing!

Chickweed: Chickweed is a nourishing, soothing anti inflamatory that heals the gut lining and promotes healthy digestion, and it packs even more nutrition than Spinach. Higher in Iron! And adds a healthful dose of Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamins A and C to boot. Chickweed also cleanses the skin and can treat psoriasis and eczema.

Dandelion is a time tested cleanser for the Liver and Gallbladder. It is revered in Herbal Traditions worldwide.

Dandelion: Dandelion is the classic spring bitter, purging the Liver and Gallbladder, draining excess bile and preventing gallstones. It also clears and nourishes the eyesight. Dandelion is also a natural “potassium sparing” diuretic. It flushes the Kidneys and urinary tract, while simaltaneously replenishing electrolytes like Potassium. It’s also high in Iron and Vitamin A.

These are just a few of the wild spring greens that can support our health...

Want to learn more? check out Athene’s Community Herb Walk, Sat. April 8th in Oakland CA. And, Daylong Intensive May 20th on Mt. Tam.

Please do not harvest or consume any of the plants in this article unless you are under the guidance of a trained professional. The statements in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, or sure any illness. Copyright 2023 by Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, L.Ac

Water Body, Water Wisdom: What can Water tell us about ourselves?

According to Taoist reckoning, winter has already arrived, and with it, the rains here in California. As we enter Winter, season of Water according to the Taoist 5 Elements, it’s a good time to reflect on our relationship with water. Water is Life. In Taoist understanding, Water is understood as the embodiment of the Tao. It holds the deep, mysterious source of all life, the ancestral codes of our DNA, the well of energetic reserves we tap into to get through life’s challenges. Our bodies are two thirds water. Ever flowing with life to follow the path of least resistance, water can take many forms. A tossed and stormy sea can become a calm warm tropical shore, or a gentle rain, even morning dew on green grass or a plunging roaring white waterfall…glacier ice, or delicate new snowfall.

So what is the state of your water? Just like the water in nature, our own water can take many forms, and reflects the state of our being.

Maybe your water feels tired and parched, like a spring running dry.  It could be time to refill your well and get some good quality rest. Perhaps your water is frozen- nothing seems to warm you, the joy and warmth is gone from life. You’ve become cold and removed in your interactions, emotionally unavailable. Perhaps your water has gotten a little murky, like a muddy lake? What are you hiding from yourself or others? Water is also the element of Wisdom. Just as a still lake reflects our inner state back to us, like a mirror, our water can tell us about our inner state of being, and be a wise guide on our journey.

 Here's a simple meditation you can do to connect with your own Water, and receive the wise reflections your Water can offer you. Find a comfortable place where you can lie down and relax. Allow the body to ease itself into a natural place of stillness and repose. Imagine a body of water, one you know and connect with in real life. Really see and feel that water, as though you were sitting right beside it. Think about all the gifts that water has given you, and say thank you. Feel how that water is also a part of the water of your own body. Your water connects you to all life, and is wise. Feel the water of your body, moistening the skin, flowing through the blood, creating saliva and other fluids, nourishing the organs and keeping them healthy, gently bathing the heart and brain. Feeling the water in every cell, the intelligence of all life, the memories of algae and glaciers, whales and butterflies, wise ancestors, are all a part of you and your water. Ask your water to show you its current state in your body. What do you need to know about the state of your water? What wisdom does your water have to share with you?

Slow down, take your time, and really let yourself listen and receive. Like dropping a stone into the depths of a well, give the water time to respond from its depths, and you may discover your own hidden wisdom.

And…If you feel called to take a deeper dive into Water, check out Athene’s Winter Solstice Five Element Acupuncture Sound Bath, Sunday 12/18 at Window of the Sky Oakland!