Chinese medicine blog

Feb 19, 20221 min read

Do you rebound?

There are a multitude of reasons that cross the physical, physiological, mental, emotional and even spiritual why rebounds are so important

Feb 6, 20224 min read

What is cupping? (and what is it used for?)

Cupping is a practice that has been used by many cultures, not just in Chinese medicine. It is still widely used today around the world.

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Reflecting back on 2021

At the start of 2021 Robbie and I (my brother and business partner) sat down and had an epic all day planning session for the year; we...

Dec 2, 20218 min read

Target Areas: a revolution for accessibility in yoga

Through Target Areas in both Yin & Hatha Yoga we can find more accessible ways to access our practise.

Nov 25, 20211 min read

Black Friday savings on Online Courses

I'm super excited to share these discounts across all of my online courses for this Black Friday.

Nov 22, 20211 min read

Yin Yoga is not Chinese Medicine

Sometimes less is more when it comes to how much we say in class.

Nov 20, 20216 min read

How to teach Yoga online

Teaching yoga online can be daunting, uncomfortable, and very different to teaching in a studio.

Nov 13, 20211 min read

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

Block Options for restorative postures

In this video I demonstrate 3 different ways you could use blocks in restorative yoga postures.

Nov 7, 20218 min read

Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: Inspiration for class themes (Pt. 3)

How I have explored the themes and concepts of TCM in my classes in a way that has felt more open-ended, interpretive and human centered.

Oct 5, 20219 min read

Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: How are they related? (Pt. 2)

How Yin Yoga is related to Chinese Medicine, namely acupuncture, and what might actually be happening in the body.

Sep 20, 20211 min read

How to use blocks for Butterfly pose

Ever wondered how you might use blocks in butterfly to enhance your experience? Here are three ways you can experiment.