
seeking balance, a blog
by Michelle Srih

Prāṇa vs Qì: What Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine Teach Us About Healing Energy
Discover the similarities and differences between prāṇa and qì — two powerful life energies from yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Grounding in Nature: How Forest Bathing and Barefoot Time Reset the Nervous System
Learn how forest bathing, barefoot grounding, and mindful time in nature can reduce cortisol, boost serotonin, and support your mental health.

Embodying the Four Directions: Power Animals and Their Wisdom
Explore the wisdom of power animals and the four cardinal directions. Discover how the eagle, serpent, jaguar, and hummingbird can guide you through personal growth, healing, and transformation. Learn practical practices to connect with these spiritual allies.

Understanding Kundalini Energy and Involuntary Movements: A Guide for Trauma Release and Somatic Healing
Explore how kundalini energy healing and involuntary movements, like energetic vomiting and gagging, can aid trauma release and nervous system healing. A therapist and yoga teacher's guide to somatic release.

How the Yoga Sutras Teach Us to See Clearly: The Rope and Snake Metaphor
Discover how Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras help us quiet the mind, overcome fear, and see things clearly with the rope and snake metaphor.

What Is Qi? Understanding the Vital Energy That Connects All Life
The concept of Qi (pronounced chee) is both fundamental to Chinese philosophy and medicine, and yet—somewhat elusive. Often translated as “vapor,” “gas,” or “air,” Qi has come to be more widely understood as “vital energy” or “life force.” It is believed to be the invisible thread that animates life, connects all things, and underlies every transformation in the universe.

Finding Healing Through shamanic practices
When my client, a single mother, first walked into my healing space, she was carrying the weight of chronic migraines, skin issues and burnout. "I've tried everything," she sighed, "from prescription medications to talk therapy." Three months into her therapeutic shamanic practice, her migraines had reduced significantly, her skin was starting to look brighter and she had developed tools to manage stress effectively. Over the years, I have had clients regularly report, relief from chronic pain, reduced inflammation, better digestion and gut health, improved sleep quality and increased energy levels.

Dincharya: The Ancient Art of Daily Routine for Modern Wellness
Dincharya offers a systematic approach to daily wellness that can transform your health and bring balance to your busy life. Dincharya comes from two Sanskrit words: 'Din' (day) and 'Charya' (routine). Explore daily practices designed to maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health by living in harmony with nature's cycles.