Claire Skinner

I have just come out of a Breathwork practice, and though I have my daily practices, I realised that this was needed in such a big way to help fill my very empty cup. Often, when I step away and am reintroduced to what is needed I am then able to land and see clearer. In a sense, when silence meets an integrated awareness, then BOOM the ‘AHA’ moment occurs like a small flame that then explodes.

Currently, in the Northern Hemisphere, and in Chinese Medicine terms, High Summer | Earth Element has entered our fields. I’m sitting outside, contained and still, listening to the wind, catching the scent of the air, and noticing the cackle of a raven perched in the oak tree, heavy with acorns.

Chronic stress, light sleep, and emotional burnout have become standard features of modern life. Yet, there’s a quieter path to support the nervous system, one rooted in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and contemporary neuroscience. At Meraki, we work with clients to calm the body from the inside out, supporting long-term resilience, better sleep, and emotional stability. This month, we explore how acupuncture and TCM can help rebalance your nervous system naturally and sustainably.