Simple Qigong: 2-minute exercise you can do at home right now to feel your natural flow.

The Move: Gathering the Clouds

Stand Still: Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Let your knees be soft (not locked). Let your arms hang at your sides.

The Breath: Breathe in slowly through your nose. Breathe out slowly through your mouth.

The Movement: As you breathe in, slowly lift your arms out to the sides and up toward the sky. Imagine you are gathering soft, white clouds.

As you breathe out, turn your palms down. Slowly push your hands down in front of your body, as if you are smoothing out a silk sheet.

The Feel: Keep your shoulders low and relaxed. Your hands should move like they are moving through warm water.

When you match your breath to your movement, you tell your nervous system that you are safe. This is Emotional Hygiene in action. It washes away the stress of the day.

The Result: After 10 breaths, notice do your shoulders feel lighter?

#Qigong #WellnessWithCrissy #TCM

In my last post, I mentioned Qigong as a way to return to your natural flow.

Think of it as the grandfather of Tai Chi. It is a very old system from China used for healing.

"Qi" means energy or life force. "Gong" means work or practice. So, Qigong is the practice of working with your energy.

It is a series of slow, gentle movements mixed with deep breathing.

In our Resonant Life OS, we use Qigong to clear the "static" or stress from our nervous system.

When you move slowly and breathe deeply, you tell your body it is safe. This turns off the "Force" (stress) and turns on your "Power" (natural energy).

Why I recommend Qigong:
1. easy for any body type or age
2. helps you listen to the signals your body is sending
3. makes your smile feel soft and natural again

When we practice these movements, we are not "fixing" ourselves. We are just removing the blocks so our natural health can shine through.

I will share a simple move you can try at home very soon.

#Qigong #SomaticHealing #WellnessWithCrissy

Quick Note on the Code: YIN
For easy memorization using the word PH LIPS, the letters I and the second P serve as placeholder anchors for the Liver and Spleen meridians in my personal system.

Quick Note on the Code: YANG
For easy memorization using the word LT BUGS, the letter U serves as a placeholder anchor for the Stomach meridian in my personal system.

Suggested resource is this video you can follow-along with for #Qigong Self-Massage: Head and Face by Eight Pieces

https://youtu.be/VgrkkQkSNzwV8k8dwZAE9DF8532

Inspired to add Qigong to my self-care system alongside experientially learning about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupoints!

Qigong (pronounced “chee-gung”) means “life energy work.” It is an ancient practice that uses slow, gentle movements, focused breathing, and meditation.

Why? It teaches you to cultivate, guide, and circulate your vital life force (Qi).

While treatments like acupuncture or massage clear blockages for you, Qigong is the daily exercise that keeps your energy flowing smoothly.

Think of it as actively managing your body's energy code.

It reduces stress, improves circulation, and anchors your nervous system into a state of rest and repair.

Excited to find my flow. HBU, what is your favourite way to recharge?

Watch this with captions on so you can see the translation when they speak (most of the documentary is in English)
Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Tech ǀ Decoding Eastern Science
https://youtu.be/7hOmOpeSr1sFDL0fn20H2FTd-Bz

#Qigong #TCM #EnergyFlow