Qi Gong & Mindfulness Blog

New Moon in Scorpio: A Time to Cocoon, Listen, and Transform As we enter the depths of the New Moon in Scorpio , taking place on November 20th at 1:47 a.m. e.s.t, the energy shifts into a quieter, more internal landscape. Scorpio teaches us how to go beneath the surface — to the hidden places where truth, intuition, and transformation live. This new moon arrives wrapped in a supportive water trine and accompanied by Mercury Retrograde , creating a powerful invitation to slo

I am sharing a short meditation I shared in a recent online qigong session. I focused on the kidneys as they are on duty in the winter season and the kidney element is also connected to your ears, reproductive organs, and bladder and is helpful for bone density and bone marrow issues. We worked with the vibrational sound of Chueee (pronounced ' choo-ee ' with the choo sound shorter and the accent on the lengthened 'eee'. Chanting can enhance the effectiveness of the healing

Right now is a beautiful time to attune to nature’s rhythm. In Chinese Medicine, this season belongs to the Metal Element, a time of refinement and release. The trees are showing us how to let go gracefully — releasing their leaves, conserving their energy, and preparing for the quiet wisdom of winter. Just like the trees, we’re invited to release what no longer nourishes us, creating space for stillness and clarity. This Full Moon in Taurus today invites us to slow down, roo