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.
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 …
Autumn (Qiū 秋)
Autumn is a time of reaping and gathering in. A time of gratitude for all the good things in our lives.
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
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.
Energizing the Organs (A Mindfulness Practice)
This is a powerful Taoist mindfulness exercise that will take about ten minutes to complete. You should find it deeply calming and restorative. I call it “Energizing the Organs”. Begin with the “Three Mindful Alignments“, aligning the three treasures of body, breath, and mind in the Tao. Feel the Earth below and the Sky above. …
The Three Mindful Alignments (Aligning in the Tao)
The “Three Mindful Alignments” refers to paying conscious attention to the “three treasures” of body, breath, and mind and aligning each of the treasures together in the Tao. Picture a tea carafe to represent the body. Add some hot water to represent our breath. Some tea leaves to represent our mind. Put them together and …