Seasonal Living - Early Spring in TCM

The seasons are shifting — and so are we.

The days are lengthening, the light is returning — and if you’re paying close attention, you might notice something shifting not just outside, but within you too.

As we move through the final stretch of winter, we find ourselves standing in the quiet, potent threshold between seasons.

In Chinese Medicine, this moment is marked by Lìchūn (立春) — the Beginning of Spring. Celebrated in early February in the norther hemisphere Lìchūn reminds us that all things begin anew. The frozen stillness of winter starts to thaw, energy stirs beneath the surface, and vitality returns after the season of deep rest.

In traditional Chinese culture, this is a time for gentle movement, nourishing food (think fresh spring rolls and radish), and planting the seeds of the year ahead — both literally and metaphorically.

Across the world, ancient European traditions honour this same seasonal shift with Imbolc, a celebration of the earth’s reawakening. White and green candles are lit, fresh blooms decorate homes, and people give thanks for the return of warmth. It’s believed that the seeds held in winter’s darkness are now beginning to push through the soil — just like the quiet dreams and intentions we’ve been holding inside ourselves.

At Chevron Island Health Studio, we invite you to pause and reflect:

🌱 What has been gestating in the dark of winter?

🌸 What is quietly beginning to stir within you?

☀️ What do you feel ready to nourish and bring into the light?

It can be as simple as reflective questions across the dinner table looking back on the favourite moments of winter or the school holidays and looking ahead to what your family is looking forward to in the months to come.

Living seasonally teaches us that we are never separate from nature. Her rhythms are reflected in our bodies, our emotions, and our energy. As spring arrives, may we move with her — gently, intentionally, and with a renewed sense of purpose.

If your body is calling for support during this seasonal transition — whether it's balancing hormones, improving sleep, boosting energy, or simply reconnecting to yourself — we’re here to walk with you.