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Launching my podcast today
The launch of Season 1 of the Dr. Karina Smith Podcast, conversations about Yin Yoga and TCM.
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: Be mindful of your language (Pt. 1)
We must be mindful when using the Chinese medicine paradigm to make healing connections in Yin Yoga.
Sep 19, 20218 min read
How stress affects your body (and a few ideas you can try)
We all need healthy amounts of stress. There can be a fine line however, with how much stress is too much.
Aug 21, 20216 min read
Learning to do less (and get more)
Habitual doing and giving has deep roots.
Jun 12, 20215 min read
The power of herbal medicine (and why it is so important to take your herbs correctly).
Just like any other medicine, Chinese herbs are extremely powerful, but they need to taken correctly.
May 29, 202110 min read
Do I need to be plant based to be a 'good yogi'?
This is my own personal story of food, yoga, health and recovery. Take from these words what you will, and keep exploring what works for you
May 8, 202112 min read
What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
These two could seem exactly the same: needles inserted into the body to help relieve a problem right? They are actually quite different.
Apr 10, 20215 min read
Foods to eat during Autumn (and seasonal self care)
Autumn is a time of transition where we transition from the outward energy of summer to the introspective energy of winter.
Mar 13, 202110 min read
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