Hi Friend,

How’s October been for you?

We’re still in the season of purification — the Lung + Large Intestine meridians, the metal element, the time of release.

Autumn is the season that whispers:

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs govern not only breath, but our ability to let go of sadness, tension, self-pressure, and old versions of ourselves. The Large Intestine helps us clear out what’s heavy or stagnant.

So what happens when we don’t let go?

We hold. In the body, that looks like:
– tight chests and shallow breathing
– stiff shoulders and necks
– anxiety or overthinking
– exhaustion from gripping control

In the heart, it feels like:
– unprocessed sadness
– resentment and emotional patterns that recycle
– an inner pressure to “keep it all together”

And what happens when we do let go?

The body exhales.
Shoulders drop.
Breath deepens.

Imagine not bracing for impact as your default.

Because letting go isn’t collapse — it’s a process.
And it’s one you’ll return to again and again.

Letting go isn’t the end or a freefall into emptiness —
it’s part of the natural cycle of renewal and regeneration.

The Science of Letting Go

It’s not just emotional — it’s physiological.

Slow, intentional movement and acupressure activate your parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s built-in calm switch.

🩵 Studies show that gentle touch and breath-led stretching can reduce cortisol, improve oxygen flow, and increase vagal tone — helping regulate mood, digestion, and immune response.

In short: letting go isn’t just healing — it’s how your body regenerates.

Let this be your reminder that letting go isn’t losing —
it’s creating space to let in.

Feel strong and relaxed every tuesday and thursday!