The kidney/urinary bladder pair are the foundations of a Yin and Yang balance for all other organs. They are the storehouses for vital energy and need to remain balanced for all other organs to function well. Simply, they are the organ pair that help maintain a stable environment when stressed or anxious. Unfortunately, we live in a society that causes us to be over taxed all the time. Enjoy these very simple and profound poses to replenish these 2 very important organs.
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