Breathe in Light: Heart Advice for Hard Times As May unfolds and Memorial Day approaches, take a moment to remember the people you’ve loved and lost. Take a moment and check in with those feelings. No judgment; just look. When people die we’re often rushed through our grief and mourning. We get a sanitized unrealistic image […]
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According to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Five Element theory the Fire Element relates to the heart, small intestine, pericardium and triple burner. Here are some signs and symptoms to tell if your Fire Element is out of balance. >>Physical signs: Lackluster eyes Heart palpitations Mental illness (bipolar, manic) Low or high blood pressure Dizziness >>Emotional
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The purpose of this Qigong exercise is to absorb heavenly Yang and earthly Yin energy, and then bring them together in harmony. It is the opening exercise for the five Organ Cleansing Exercises Start with the Three Regulations: Steady breath, relaxed mind, Wu Ji posture (feet shoulder width, shoulders relaxed and broad, tailbone tucked, Crown
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The Heel Drop is one of the three Body Awakening Exercises. Begin by assuming the Wu Ji posture, and remembering the Three Regulations. Following Tossing a Stone practice Begin lightly bouncing on the balls of your feet. As you bounce, mentally visit each major joint of your body and release any tension there. Picture the
Tossing a Stone is one of the three Body Awakening Exercises. Begin by assuming the Wu Ji posture, and remembering the Three Regulations. Pull Down the Heavens three times. From Wu Ji posture, lift your arms out to the side until they are shoulder height, palms down (“T” position). Inhale. As you exhale, turn your