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  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781645471721
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $55.00

Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body

A Seasonal Guide to Chinese Medicine and Yoga for Balance and Vitality

  • Jennifer Raye





Experience vibrant health and balance through a unique, seasonal self-care approach that intertwines the earth-based wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with yoga and meditation.


Experience vibrant health and balance through a unique, seasonal self-care approach that intertwines the earth-based wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with yoga and meditation.

In this practical exploration, experienced Chinese medicine practitioner and yoga teacher Jennifer Raye guides you through movement, mindfulness, and healing practices that align with the natural rhythm of the seasons.

Drawing on these time-tested systems, Raye offers modern insights into using yoga postures, healing foods, herbal medicine, meditation, and other practices to balance the body and mind in an accessible and holistic way. This book includes:

  • A unique way to understand your body, mind, and spirit based on the natural rhythm of the seasons.
  • An easy-to-understand exploration of five-element theory and how it manifests in your life.
  • Suggestions on what foods and lifestyle practices to implement at different times of the year.
  • Yoga practices and postures that target the organs and meridians according to the Chinese medicine model.
  • Numerous meditations, breathing techniques, inquiry suggestions, and journal exercises to maintain health and balance your energy.
  • Inspiration to heal your spiritual self and transform your heart to benefit the world we share.
  • And much more!
  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781645471721
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $55.00

Praise for Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body

“Both intuitive and extremely well educated, Jennifer Raye is a very skilled healing practitioner as well as a teacher of the internal arts. Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body is a rich weave across these vital traditions and will offer numerous insights to beginning students and advanced practitioners alike. I trust this will be an invaluable resource for students of both yoga and Chinese medicine for years to come.”—Tias Little, author of Yoga of the Subtle Body

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