{"id":3199,"date":"2024-02-05T23:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/?p=3199"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:08:43","slug":"february-self-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/february-self-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing February: nourishing self-love through kidney vitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14ftu0f-2c62bf5ab1d81ed70b9bb5ebe7a1d9b4\">\n.avia-section.av-14ftu0f-2c62bf5ab1d81ed70b9bb5ebe7a1d9b4{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Self-love-scaled-300x169.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-14ftu0f-2c62bf5ab1d81ed70b9bb5ebe7a1d9b4 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  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#wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-rxnk33-0373553d16619df86f6339fcc7a317ef .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-rxnk33-0373553d16619df86f6339fcc7a317ef av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Embracing February: nourishing self-love through kidney vitality <\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-q488f3-4172f216bc38ddf0a9bdf200282d3a5c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">This piece isn\u2019t about romantic dinners or flowers; rather, it&#8217;s about something simpler but crucial: self-love, a key player in overall well-being and mental health. If you\u2019re not making self-love a regular practice, here are some pointers to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The kidney meridian<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, February might not immediately be the first month you\u2019d associate with the kidneys (although winter is). However, in this case, I\u2019d like to swim against the current (pun intended).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>There&#8217;s a quote which suggests <em>the opposite of love is fear<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">According to TCM principles, the emotion fear is linked to the kidneys and the water element. Yet, when you take care of them, it can bring love, trust, security, and healing. Healthy Kidney <i>Qi<\/i>, or <i>Life Force Energy<\/i>, supports the heart, cultivating self-love.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In TCM, the kidney meridian, one of the 12 main channels for <i>Qi<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">,<\/span><\/i> runs symmetrically on both sides of your body, starting at the outside of the little toe, and moves towards the bottom of each foot, reaching the acupuncture point called<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><em>Yongquan<\/em><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>(Kidney 1). This point is located in the depression at the centre of the sole, just in front of the heel. Here\u2019s a<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rPLDZyUjy00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">great exercise<\/span><\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">to calm the mind and strengthen the kidneys&#8217; ability to receive<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<i>Qi<\/i><\/span>. A great side-effect of stimulating this point is that it is said to work anti-aging.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">From there, it moves to the inner arch, circles the inner ankles and travels up the inner legs, reaching the back of the thighs into the buttocks\u2019 fold. The meridian then journeys into the depths, encircling the genitals, connecting with the kidneys. It resurfaces just above the pubic bone. Following the centre line, it ascends to the side of the navel, reaching the upper chest (the inner side of the collarbone).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Throughout its course, the meridian hits 27 corresponding acupuncture points.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Self-massage<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Now that you&#8217;re familiar with the meridian&#8217;s route, explore the impact on your well-being by beginning your day with rhythmic tapping using loose fists or your fingers along its course. Whether standing or seated in a butterfly pose, this practice can really make a positive impact. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Give it a go and check out the potential benefits for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3223\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3223\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3223\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-1500x1500.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Butterfly-Pose-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butterfly pose<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The kidneys themselves, located on either side of your spine just below your lower ribs, benefit from (self-)<a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">massage<\/a> as well, stimulating overall kidney health. To do this, create loose fists with your hands, placing the sides of your thumbs and forefingers on your kidneys, and gently rub for a while. Alternatively, you can use the heels of your hands with your fingers pointing down toward your buttocks.<\/p>\n<h3>Stretching \/ Movement<\/h3>\n<p>Also, let&#8217;s not forget there are some great (Yin) Yoga poses you can practice to restore or balance the vital energy flow in the kidney meridian, such as the Sphinx Pose and the Supine Spinal Twist.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_3150\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3150\" class=\"wp-image-3150 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-300x124.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-1030x427.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-1536x637.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-1500x622.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7-705x292.jpg 705w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/358ff2b2-9e22-44c8-aa70-b26c93276ef7.jpg 1936w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sphinx pose<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_3147\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3147\" class=\"wp-image-3147 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-300x73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-1030x250.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-768x186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-1536x373.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-2048x497.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-1500x364.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0fd15054-1955-4fb2-a75c-3c0abbd4b225-scaled-705x171.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supine Spinal Pose<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-afkikv-75df77e0ba15c2ab8c95b741201c1144 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-93yp1r-f9d94664749dfc994ba05059cb2c95cb\">\n.avia-image-container.av-93yp1r-f9d94664749dfc994ba05059cb2c95cb img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-93yp1r-f9d94664749dfc994ba05059cb2c95cb .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-93yp1r-f9d94664749dfc994ba05059cb2c95cb av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling 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https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-1892027125-scaled-1462x2048.jpg 1462w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-1892027125-scaled-1071x1500.jpg 1071w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-1892027125-scaled-503x705.jpg 503w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-1892027125-scaled.jpg 1828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-84z9jj-fc09dcc8a01b3452620c5762a4f1c86a av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-5l6nhr-8e372080c58cfef24fd3e60470177795 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Hydration<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">From a dietary perspective, cucumbers are known to be a healthy addition, especially beneficial for kidney health. And, of course, since I\u2019m all about<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>aromatherapy<\/strong>, here\u2019s a great tip: did you know that <strong>cucumber seed oil<\/strong> supports the body&#8217;s natural detoxification processes and enhances kidney vitality? You can rub it on the Kidney 1 point (refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rPLDZyUjy00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">exercise<\/span><\/a> <span lang=\"EN-US\">as also mentioned above for precise location). While cucumber seed oil is not a replacement for drinking enough<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>water<\/strong>, incorporating its use may contribute to overall hydration. Of course, there\u2019s a plethora of other benefits to this beautiful oil, which you can explore from<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockymountainoils.com\/products\/cucumber-seed?variant=44111247835458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">my favourite essential oil brand<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Heart-Centered Breathing<\/h3>\n<p>As someone <a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/holistic-sessions\/#breathwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passionate about breathwork<\/a>, of course, I must include a breathing exercise here as well. To this end, breathwork can be a powerful tool in promoting self-love by influencing the autonomic nervous system and hormone regulation. Key hormones such as oxytocin and endorphins play a role in generating feelings of self-love, well-being, and happiness. I seriously wish I owned stock in the company that created this excellent breathing app. Here&#8217;s their <a href=\"https:\/\/othership.envoy.gift\/5KoQHk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart-opening breathwork session<\/a> to jumpstart your journey into self-love.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Remember, self-love is indeed a journey, just like life itself. Think of these practices as your holistic tools along the way. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Wishing you a month filled with self-care as you move closer to loving yourself just a little bit more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">After all, understanding and valuing your self-worth forms the basis for meaningful and healthy connections with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jessica Felsenthal<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3269 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-2023-ENGwidth-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-2023-ENGwidth-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-2023-ENGwidth-1030x515.png 1030w, 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