springtime

Spring (Chūn 春)

春 The months of Spring (Feb 3 – May 4) correspond to the Wood phase and the Liver and Gall Bladder organs in the Asian Medicine system of correspondences. Spring is the period of commencement. heaven and earth are born, and all living things are flourishing. Get up early in the morning, walk around in …

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Winter (Dōng 冬)

The months of winter (November 7 – February 3) correspond to the Water phase and the Kidney. In this season the life in all things is hidden. The weather turns cold. It is a season of storage, quietude, and recuperation. 冬 Go to bed early and sleep late (until after the sun rises.) Keep your mind …

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Waterfall in Autumn

Autumn (Qiū 秋)

Autumn is a time of reaping and gathering in. A time of gratitude for all the good things in our lives.

Summer Time

Summer (Xià 夏)

The months of summer (May 6 – August 7) correspond to the Fire phase, and the Heart and Small Intestine organs in the Asian Medicine system of correspondences. In this season all living creatures prosper.

A Gift from the IIQTC

A Gift from the IIQTC Friends, I am able to offer you free access to this video and audio library through the generosity of Roger Jahnke and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. I hope you can make good use of it. The Most Profound Medicine Is Produced Within You! The most accessible …

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Qigong Global Summit 2023

Would you like to learn qigong and enjoy its health enhancing properties or perhaps you already practice qigong and wish to expand and deepen your Qigong practice? If so then please attend the Qigong Global Summit 2023, a free online event, February 27 – March 3, 2023 offered by my affiliate partner, The Shift Network. By …

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Yin Yang Balancing Qigong

Yin Yang Balancing Qigong

The inherent health enhancement qualities of Yin Yang Balancing Qigong are derived from mindfully synchronizing movement and breath in a smooth flow through various aspects of Yin and Yang; Moving up/down, forward/back, left/right. Breathing in/out. Weight shifting full/empty. Muscles stretched/relaxed. Mental focus outward/inward.

Tai Chi Class at Garfield Park

Tai Chi Qigong in South Pasadena

Tai Chi Qigong South Pasadena 91030 Life hard? Tai Chi EASY Qigong! Join us for Tai Chi Qigong in South Pasadena. Saturdays at 10:00am This is an opportunity for self-healing of Body, Mind and Spirit. Learn to use mind, breath, and movement to create your own personal medicine. “medication in motion” Regular practice can reduce stress, …

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Mark Holding the Sun

Qigong Classes and Workshops

Qigong and Tai Chi combine movement, breath and focused mental intent to maximize one’s innate ability for self-healing, increased vitality, and inner calm. These practices quickly benefit one in mind, body and spirit. Regular practice may reduce stress, build endurance, increase vitality, stimulate self-healing, and aid in warding off illness. I invite you to experience the positive benefits of …

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a healing affirmation

Healing Affirmation

Repeat these healing affirmations: my Channels are OPENmy Vital Energies are ABUNDANTmy Body Functions are OPTIMALmy Health is VIBRANT Inhale slowly, deep into the lowest part of the abdomen. Pause and then slowly exhale.Pay attention to the sensation. Repeat.