This common yoga stretch (the butterfly) works on stimulating energy along the heart and small intestine meridians in the shoulders, arms and chest area. Sit on the floor with soles of feet together in front of you, knees bent. Grasp your toes to gently bring the feet closer to the body. Bend forward as you…
Read more →If you are feeling stopped up and lethargic after the excess of the Holidays, take a few minutes to breathe through this simple stretch to stimulate and balance qi in your lung and large intestine meridians*.Begin with a simple, relaxing body scan, lying down, or in a seated position. Starting at head or feet, briefly…
Read more →by yogaathomeTo help prevent chronic tension from building up in mind and body, take time each day for yourself to relax and stretch. Practice the following meridian stretch to balance and stimulate your qi.* Begin with a simple relaxing body scan, lying down, or in a seated position. Starting at head or feet, briefly tense…
Read more →Chronic tension in the body prevents the natural flow of qi through the meridian system. Often, we are unaware of any tension we hold because our focus is external not internal. At this time of year in particular, we begin to pick up the pace, intent on meeting self imposed deadlines to shop, cook, work,…
Read more →The Triple Heater (Triple Warmer) in TCM is said to control and harmonize the distribution of heat and fluids in the three sections of the upper body - respiration, digestion and elimination. This qigong exercise is the first one in the wonderful Eight Brocades sequence.*Stand with feet parallel and hip width apart. Remember to breathe…
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