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Did you know that over 12,000 canadians will be diagnosed with bladder cancer?

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.

There are many resources through @bladdercancercanada

There are also some holistic ways to help your bladder area too.

Qigong can help with bladder issues, particularly urinary incontinence, by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and improving urine control. Also, Qigong is gentle movement and meditation that helps with any fears associated with this challenge.

#qigonghealing #qigong #chinesemedicinetips #bladdercancer #kidneyhealth
#bladdercancerawareness #kidneyhealth #qi

Did you know that over 12,000 canadians will be diagnosed with bladder cancer?

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.

There are many resources through @bladdercancercanada

There are also some holistic ways to help your bladder area too.

Qigong can help with bladder issues, particularly urinary incontinence, by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and improving urine control. Also, Qigong is gentle movement and meditation that helps with any fears associated with this challenge.

#qigonghealing #qigong #chinesemedicinetips #bladdercancer #kidneyhealth
#bladdercancerawareness #kidneyhealth #qi

Simple tips make challenges manageable: In spring the liver energy system is on duty and that includes your liver energy system.

Many suffer from knee and hip pain and sciatic nerve issues so let's help you help yourself with a Spring Forest Qigong tip.

This helps with the following:

Hip pain
Knee pain
Sciatic nerve pain
Rib and chest pain

How: press your thumb or fingers in the spot just below your knee on the outside edge of your shin bones. Do one or both knees.

How long: two minutes or more

Best times:
5 to 9 am
5 to 9 pm

The energy point is on your gallbladder channel, which runs through your knees and your sciatic area (lower back).

Courtesy book: Head to toe healing

#qihealing #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #accupressurehealing #sciaticnervepain #kneepainrelief #qigongforhealth #chinesemedicinetips

Simple tips make challenges manageable: In spring the liver energy system is on duty and that includes your liver energy system.

Many suffer from knee and hip pain and sciatic nerve issues so let's help you help yourself with a Spring Forest Qigong tip.

This helps with the following:

Hip pain
Knee pain
Sciatic nerve pain
Rib and chest pain

How: press your thumb or fingers in the spot just below your knee on the outside edge of your shin bones. Do one or both knees.

How long: two minutes or more

Best times:
5 to 9 am
5 to 9 pm

The energy point is on your gallbladder channel, which runs through your knees and your sciatic area (lower back).

Courtesy book: Head to toe healing

#qihealing #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #accupressurehealing #sciaticnervepain #kneepainrelief #qigongforhealth #chinesemedicinetips

Let's do some simple self-healing. Cupping is accupressure for our own body and mind.

There are many colds that can happen with seasonal changes so this Chinese medicine movement can help with this issue:

Cup back of your scalp for 2 to 3 minutes and you can add the chant "kerrr" if you want.

There are many key energy points in this area which connect to your eyes, sinuses, hearing, mouth and your entire brain. This also prevents colds, and keeps your sinuses open.

Also helps with the following:
- headaches
- hearing loss
- ringing in ears
- opening sinuses
- poor memory
- dizziness
- motion sickness

This is courtesy book Head to Toe Healing.

Join our online qigong and meditation sessions each week.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #headacherelief #colds #cupping #accupressure #wednesdaywellness #accupressurepoints #qi

Let's do some simple self-healing. Cupping is accupressure for our own body and mind.

There are many colds that can happen with seasonal changes so this Chinese medicine movement can help with this issue:

Cup back of your scalp for 2 to 3 minutes and you can add the chant "kerrr" if you want.

There are many key energy points in this area which connect to your eyes, sinuses, hearing, mouth and your entire brain. This also prevents colds, and keeps your sinuses open.

Also helps with the following:
- headaches
- hearing loss
- ringing in ears
- opening sinuses
- poor memory
- dizziness
- motion sickness

This is courtesy book Head to Toe Healing.

Join our online qigong and meditation sessions each week.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #headacherelief #colds #cupping #accupressure #wednesdaywellness #accupressurepoints #qi

Let's keep our hearts strong!❤️

Moving into spring, the heart is fire energy and helps the wood element (liver energy system) do what it needs to do. Seasonal allergy tips coming ...

This qigong movement helps heart circulation and even irregular heartbeat. It also prevents heart disease.

How to do it:

Clap your hands 9 times
Inner elbow 9 times - start on left side and move to right
Cup underarm firmly 9 times and start on left
Do not keep hand flat but cup
And best time is between 11 am to 1 pm but anytime is good too.

Try this 9 times each day if you want to strengthen your heart significantly.

#chinesemedicine #selfcaretips #hearthealth #chinesemedicinetips #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #selfhealing

Let's keep our hearts strong!❤️

Moving into spring, the heart is fire energy and helps the wood element (liver energy system) do what it needs to do. Seasonal allergy tips coming ...

This qigong movement helps heart circulation and even irregular heartbeat. It also prevents heart disease.

How to do it:

Clap your hands 9 times
Inner elbow 9 times - start on left side and move to right
Cup underarm firmly 9 times and start on left
Do not keep hand flat but cup
And best time is between 11 am to 1 pm but anytime is good too.

Try this 9 times each day if you want to strengthen your heart significantly.

#chinesemedicine #selfcaretips #hearthealth #chinesemedicinetips #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #selfhealing

"Struggling with sleep? 😴 Qigong helps calm the nervous system, release tension, and prepare your body for deep rest. 🌿💙

Try this:
✨ Breathe in for 4 seconds
✨ Hold for 4 seconds
✨ Exhale for 6 seconds
✨ Repeat 5 times

Your body will thank you in the morning! 🌙💤 Comment ""SLEEP"" if you’re trying this tonight! #

WorldSleepDay #QigongForSleep #RestWell #BetterSleep #QigongForRest #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #wellnesstips #qigong"

"Struggling with sleep? 😴 Qigong helps calm the nervous system, release tension, and prepare your body for deep rest. 🌿💙

Try this:
✨ Breathe in for 4 seconds
✨ Hold for 4 seconds
✨ Exhale for 6 seconds
✨ Repeat 5 times

Your body will thank you in the morning! 🌙💤 Comment ""SLEEP"" if you’re trying this tonight! #

WorldSleepDay #QigongForSleep #RestWell #BetterSleep #QigongForRest #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #wellnesstips #qigong"

"Strong. Resilient. Balanced. 💖✨

Today, we celebrate the energy and power of women everywhere! Qigong helps:
🌿 Balance hormones
🌿 Reduce stress
🌿 Cultivate inner strength

Take a deep breath, stand tall, and feel your power. Tag a woman who inspires you! 💪💙

#IWD2025 #QigongForWomen #InnerStrength #QigongForBalance #InternationalWomenDay #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #wellnesstips #qigong"

"Strong. Resilient. Balanced. 💖✨

Today, we celebrate the energy and power of women everywhere! Qigong helps:
🌿 Balance hormones
🌿 Reduce stress
🌿 Cultivate inner strength

Take a deep breath, stand tall, and feel your power. Tag a woman who inspires you! 💪💙

#IWD2025 #QigongForWomen #InnerStrength #QigongForBalance #InternationalWomenDay #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #wellnesstips #qigong"

"Ready to tap into the ancient science of Qigong? ✨

In this transformative online weekend training, you’ll learn to:
🌱 Use and direct your Qi for healing
🌱 Enter a deep state of meditation (Emptiness)
🌱 Activate powerful energy with breath, sound & movement
🌱 Understand the Five Elements & Yin-Yang balance
🌱 Learn Sword Fingers, a special Qigong healing technique

💫 Join Steffi Black and Denise Desjardins for a life-changing journey:
📅 Session 1: March 29, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 Session 2: March 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 No experience needed, just an open heart & curiosity!
🔗 Visit links on page bio for sign up:
https://www.springforestqigong.com/event/2025-03-29to30-level-1-online-steffi-black-denise-desjardins/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

#QigongTraining #SpringForestQigong #QiHealing #EnergyMedicine"

"Ready to tap into the ancient science of Qigong? ✨

In this transformative online weekend training, you’ll learn to:
🌱 Use and direct your Qi for healing
🌱 Enter a deep state of meditation (Emptiness)
🌱 Activate powerful energy with breath, sound & movement
🌱 Understand the Five Elements & Yin-Yang balance
🌱 Learn Sword Fingers, a special Qigong healing technique

💫 Join Steffi Black and Denise Desjardins for a life-changing journey:
📅 Session 1: March 29, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 Session 2: March 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 No experience needed, just an open heart & curiosity!
🔗 Visit links on page bio for sign up:
https://www.springforestqigong.com/event/2025-03-29to30-level-1-online-steffi-black-denise-desjardins/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

#QigongTraining #SpringForestQigong #QiHealing #EnergyMedicine"

"🧠✨ Clear Your Mind with Qigong ✨🧠

Your brain loves Qigong! 🌿✨ Deep breathing + mindful movement = reduced stress, better focus, and improved memory.

Take a moment today to breathe deeply, move with intention, and let go of mental clutter. 💭💙 Or, simply join us in our online communi-qi each week and clear your mind and boost your brain and physical health.

Tag a friend who could use a mental reset! ⬇️

#BrainHealth #QigongForFocus #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #BrainHealthAwarenessMonth #wellnesstips #qigong"

"🧠✨ Clear Your Mind with Qigong ✨🧠

Your brain loves Qigong! 🌿✨ Deep breathing + mindful movement = reduced stress, better focus, and improved memory.

Take a moment today to breathe deeply, move with intention, and let go of mental clutter. 💭💙 Or, simply join us in our online communi-qi each week and clear your mind and boost your brain and physical health.

Tag a friend who could use a mental reset! ⬇��️

#BrainHealth #QigongForFocus #MindBodyConnection #qigonghealing #BrainHealthAwarenessMonth #wellnesstips #qigong"

Let's talk Health.

Your Bladder Health is so important. And, not often talked about. Many suffer from leakage and urinary infections. Men also suffer from prostate issues.

We learn in Chinese medicine that you lose energy from your kidneys when you urinate so biting your teeth together firmly (but not tightly) strengthens the muscles near your bladder and prostate and improves energy F-L-O-W.

Try this for whenever you urinate and help prevent life-force energy loss and strengthen bladder health.

Information for this Spring Forest Qigong tip is from book Head to Toe Healing.

Join us in our Movement Medicine online sessions for more tips and healing qigong.

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #qihealing #qigongforhealth #prostatehealth #qi #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness

Let's talk Health.

Your Bladder Health is so important. And, not often talked about. Many suffer from leakage and urinary infections. Men also suffer from prostate issues.

We learn in Chinese medicine that you lose energy from your kidneys when you urinate so biting your teeth together firmly (but not tightly) strengthens the muscles near your bladder and prostate and improves energy F-L-O-W.

Try this for whenever you urinate and help prevent life-force energy loss and strengthen bladder health.

Information for this Spring Forest Qigong tip is from book Head to Toe Healing.

Join us in our Movement Medicine online sessions for more tips and healing qigong.

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #qihealing #qigongforhealth #prostatehealth #qi #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness

What's your daily RITUAL?

It makes a difference to how your START or end your day.

Rituals are key to grounding and helping us move through our day calmer and more grounded.

Rituals like journaling, gratitude practice, or evening reflection help process emotions and can bring clarity.

It also makes your life a little more Magical to connect inwardly before dealing with external items!

And remember, self care is preventative medicine

#qigongforhealth #stressrelief #chinesemedicine #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #chinesemedicine #selfcaretips

What's your daily RITUAL?

It makes a difference to how your START or end your day.

Rituals are key to grounding and helping us move through our day calmer and more grounded.

Rituals like journaling, gratitude practice, or evening reflection help process emotions and can bring clarity.

It also makes your life a little more Magical to connect inwardly before dealing with external items!

And remember, self care is preventative medicine

#qigongforhealth #stressrelief #chinesemedicine #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #chinesemedicine #selfcaretips

Let's take that BREAK in our day and give our EYES a rest too!

How to do this self care tip: Place your thumbs on your temples and gently but firmly massage in a circular way in one direction 36 times and then massage in the other direction 36 times.

If comfortable you can also chant the sound "Kerrrrrr."

How long?
One to 2 minutes is great. A few sets if you can.

How often: As needed. Always good to give your peeps a break.

Helps with the following:
- clarity of thinking
- headaches
- stress
- immune system stimulation
- sleep issues

We do these Chinese Medicine tips from the book Head to Tor Healing in our weekly ONLINE Movement Medicine Sessions.

Join in. No experience required.

#chinesemedicine #wednesdaywellness #qigonghealing #selfaccupressure #accupressurepoints #computerbreaks #stressmanagement #wellnesstips

Let's take that BREAK in our day and give our EYES a rest too!

How to do this self care tip: Place your thumbs on your temples and gently but firmly massage in a circular way in one direction 36 times and then massage in the other direction 36 times.

If comfortable you can also chant the sound "Kerrrrrr."

How long?
One to 2 minutes is great. A few sets if you can.

How often: As needed. Always good to give your peeps a break.

Helps with the following:
- clarity of thinking
- headaches
- stress
- immune system stimulation
- sleep issues

We do these Chinese Medicine tips from the book Head to Tor Healing in our weekly ONLINE Movement Medicine Sessions.

Join in. No experience required.

#chinesemedicine #wednesdaywellness #qigonghealing #selfaccupressure #accupressurepoints #computerbreaks #stressmanagement #wellnesstips

A simple tip to help any stiffness in the neck and shoulder area, and any S-T-R-E-S-S.

We do this soothing movement in our ONLINE weekly sessions every Saturday at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

HOW TO: sit or stand straight. Stretch your neck forward, move your chin down, and then tuck it back towards your chest.
Now, guide your chin up your chest - imagine you are holding a golf ball - until your head is back at the starting point. This is done in a continuous circular motion and should only take a few seconds

A major and wise energy channel comes up from our spine and forms a narrow passage atop the top of your shoulders where your neck starts.
Keeping this channel open balances energy in your neck, helps relieve stress buildup, tense shoulders, headaches, and blocked flow of energy up into your brain.

Take that Micro-Moment for Self Care. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

#accupressurehealing #accupressure #neckpainrelief #chinesemedicinetips #chinesemedicine #stressrelief #qigongforhealth

A simple tip to help any stiffness in the neck and shoulder area, and any S-T-R-E-S-S.

We do this soothing movement in our ONLINE weekly sessions every Saturday at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

HOW TO: sit or stand straight. Stretch your neck forward, move your chin down, and then tuck it back towards your chest.
Now, guide your chin up your chest - imagine you are holding a golf ball - until your head is back at the starting point. This is done in a continuous circular motion and should only take a few seconds

A major and wise energy channel comes up from our spine and forms a narrow passage atop the top of your shoulders where your neck starts.
Keeping this channel open balances energy in your neck, helps relieve stress buildup, tense shoulders, headaches, and blocked flow of energy up into your brain.

Take that Micro-Moment for Self Care. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

#accupressurehealing #accupressure #neckpainrelief #chinesemedicinetips #chinesemedicine #stressrelief #qigongforhealth

It's on DUTY this winter season in Chinese Medicine, and it's part of the Kidney Energy System.

Your bladder works bard so let's give it some
L-O-V-E ❤️

How: Place the tip of your middle finger in the ditch that forms between your lower lip and your chin. Massage by holding your finger on this spot and gently moving it in one direction, then in a circle 36 times the other direction.

You can also chant the sound "chueeee" if you feel comfortable doing vibrational sounds.

How long: 1 minute

How often: 3 times a day or as needed

Best time: 3 to 5 pm

Massaging your chin stimulates energy points that connect to your bladder and reproductive organs.

Info courtesy book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #selfhealing #healthtips #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness ☮️

It's on DUTY this winter season in Chinese Medicine, and it's part of the Kidney Energy System.

Your bladder works bard so let's give it some
L-O-V-E ❤️

How: Place the tip of your middle finger in the ditch that forms between your lower lip and your chin. Massage by holding your finger on this spot and gently moving it in one direction, then in a circle 36 times the other direction.

You can also chant the sound "chueeee" if you feel comfortable doing vibrational sounds.

How long: 1 minute

How often: 3 times a day or as needed

Best time: 3 to 5 pm

Massaging your chin stimulates energy points that connect to your bladder and reproductive organs.

Info courtesy book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #selfhealing #healthtips #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness ☮️

Join me for a "Building Solid Qigong Skills" Spring Forest Qigong Online Session on January 11th or 12th, 2025. Taught by me, Steffi Black, Certified Qigong Trainer.

Looking forward to sharing the foundation of Movement Medicine and Meditation for those looking for more calming, grounding practices in their life.

This will be a foundational weekend with some movement and meditation and you don't have to have any experience. Just an open heart.

It will take place for a few hours on January, Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, 2025 and is a course that encompasses the roots of this ancient practice.

https://www.springforestqigong.com/event/2025-01-11to12-level-1-online-steffi-black/

#qigong #chinesemedicine #qi
#qigonghealing #onlinelearning #mentalwellness

Join me for a "Building Solid Qigong Skills" Spring Forest Qigong Online Session on January 11th or 12th, 2025. Taught by me, Steffi Black, Certified Qigong Trainer.

Looking forward to sharing the foundation of Movement Medicine and Meditation for those looking for more calming, grounding practices in their life.

This will be a foundational weekend with some movement and meditation and you don't have to have any experience. Just an open heart.

It will take place for a few hours on January, Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, 2025 and is a course that encompasses the roots of this ancient practice.

https://www.springforestqigong.com/event/2025-01-11to12-level-1-online-steffi-black/

#qigong #chinesemedicine #qi
#qigonghealing #onlinelearning #mentalwellness

Whether you spend the holidays with others or on your own, may you feel the unconditional love that is part of this season.

Consider what small things bring you joy and feel into that as it raises your vibration. We all play a part in the consciousness of this world so let's feel into people and places and items that make us smile.

Let your heart ❤️ lead in your interactions and witness the difference that makes.

Wishing you welcome downtime and heart-filled interactions.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #HappyHolidays #holidayseason #mentalwellness #deepbreathing

Whether you spend the holidays with others or on your own, may you feel the unconditional love that is part of this season.

Consider what small things bring you joy and feel into that as it raises your vibration. We all play a part in the consciousness of this world so let's feel into people and places and items that make us smile.

Let your heart ❤️ lead in your interactions and witness the difference that makes.

Wishing you welcome downtime and heart-filled interactions.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #HappyHolidays #holidayseason #mentalwellness #deepbreathing

How do you take care of your Mental Wellness as the holidays approach?

A five minute heart coherence break is one way to come back home to your body and feel calmer.

Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths and a smile will always RESET your Ener-Qi.

Learn to move out of your MIND and into your HEART or feel the lower part of your torso when over thinking. You can also repeat the words "I am peaceful and grounded" over and over again.

Let yourself focus on more uplifting emotions and move through the season with more calm and peaceful emotions and that's a win win for all!

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #holidayseason #mentalwellness #deepbreathing ❣️

How do you take care of your Mental Wellness as the holidays approach?

A five minute heart coherence break is one way to come back home to your body and feel calmer.

Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths and a smile will always RESET your Ener-Qi.

Learn to move out of your MIND and into your HEART or feel the lower part of your torso when over thinking. You can also repeat the words "I am peaceful and grounded" over and over again.

Let yourself focus on more uplifting emotions and move through the season with more calm and peaceful emotions and that's a win win for all!

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #holidayseason #mentalwellness #deepbreathing ❣️

The Full Moon takes place on the 15th but we F-E-E-L the energy of it now.

The moon energy effects our bodies as well as the tides of the water so take time for the following:

- journaling
- walking in nature
- reflecting
- charge your crystals in the moonlight 🌖

Honor the lunar rhythm and feel more aligned to the skies.

I have included a meditation for you on the bio page and here is address too:https://youtu.be/z-3G4MztcGE?si=avqWsmiV6FrZ4LTZ

#fullmoon #fullmooningemini #guidedmeditation #fridayfeeling #moonmagic #fullmoonritual #moonmeditation #moonmedicine 🌖

The Full Moon takes place on the 15th but we F-E-E-L the energy of it now.

The moon energy effects our bodies as well as the tides of the water so take time for the following:

- journaling
- walking in nature
- reflecting
- charge your crystals in the moonlight 🌖

Honor the lunar rhythm and feel more aligned to the skies.

I have included a meditation for you on the bio page and here is address too:https://youtu.be/z-3G4MztcGE?si=avqWsmiV6FrZ4LTZ

#fullmoon #fullmooningemini #guidedmeditation #fridayfeeling #moonmagic #fullmoonritual #moonmeditation #moonmedicine 🌖

How are those PEEPS? 👀We spend a lot of time looking at screens. This can create eye strain and eye fatigue.

Let's help this each day with a simple Qigong exercise.

How: use your middle finger to massage, in a circular fashion, the point in the centre of your forehead directly between your eyebrows and just above the bridge of your nose. You can add the chanting sound of "kerrrrr" if comfortable.

How long: 2 minute more more, especially if you can't sleep.

How often: as needed. best time: 11 am to 1 pm or 9 to 11 pm

According to book Head to Toe Healing, this point connects to your eyes and to specific parts of your brain. Massaging here can bring peace if your brain has been overactive.

We do these exercises and more in our ONLINE weekly sessions.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #qi #computerbreak #eyestrain #selfhealing

How are those PEEPS? 👀We spend a lot of time looking at screens. This can create eye strain and eye fatigue.

Let's help this each day with a simple Qigong exercise.

How: use your middle finger to massage, in a circular fashion, the point in the centre of your forehead directly between your eyebrows and just above the bridge of your nose. You can add the chanting sound of "kerrrrr" if comfortable.

How long: 2 minute more more, especially if you can't sleep.

How often: as needed. best time: 11 am to 1 pm or 9 to 11 pm

According to book Head to Toe Healing, this point connects to your eyes and to specific parts of your brain. Massaging here can bring peace if your brain has been overactive.

We do these exercises and more in our ONLINE weekly sessions.

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywellness #wednesdaywisdom #qi #computerbreak #eyestrain #selfhealing

Let's share a Wellness Tip for your BRAIN. Good for memory and brain clarity. This also helps with TMJ and Acid reflux.

How: You open your jaw with your lips closed and tap your teeth together soundly so they make a single noise. Open again and repeat 24 times to complete a set. You can do as many sets as you like.

How long: One minute
How often: As needed

Your teeth have nerves that connect to your brain and this exercise stimulates and balances the energy in your brain, teeth and gums. It also creates saliva , which is good for your esophagus and stomach.

Best times: 9 to 11 am
3 to 5 pm

We do these tips and mindful movement in our ONLINE qigong and meditation sessions.

Tip courtesy Book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #brainhealth #selfhealing #alzheimers

Let's share a Wellness Tip for your BRAIN. Good for memory and brain clarity. This also helps with TMJ and Acid reflux.

How: You open your jaw with your lips closed and tap your teeth together soundly so they make a single noise. Open again and repeat 24 times to complete a set. You can do as many sets as you like.

How long: One minute
How often: As needed

Your teeth have nerves that connect to your brain and this exercise stimulates and balances the energy in your brain, teeth and gums. It also creates saliva , which is good for your esophagus and stomach.

Best times: 9 to 11 am
3 to 5 pm

We do these tips and mindful movement in our ONLINE qigong and meditation sessions.

Tip courtesy Book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #qigonghealing #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #brainhealth #selfhealing #alzheimers

What's in your mental wellness toolbox for 2025?

Care to join me in an ONLINE weekend retreat? Looking forward to sharing the foundation of Movement Medicine and Meditation for those looking for more calming, grounding practices in their life.

This will be a foundational weekend with some movement and meditation and you don't have to have any experience. Just an open heart.

It will take place for a few hours on Saturday, the 11th and Sunday the 12th and is a course that encompasses the roots of this ancient practice.

You can visit: https://www.springforestqigong.com/by-teacher/certified-trainer-steffi-black

You and me and Qi:)

#qigong #chinesemedicine #qi #springforestqigong #selfhealing #onlinesessions #weekendretreat #movementismedicine #meditation🙏☯

What's in your mental wellness toolbox for 2025?

Care to join me in an ONLINE weekend retreat? Looking forward to sharing the foundation of Movement Medicine and Meditation for those looking for more calming, grounding practices in their life.

This will be a foundational weekend with some movement and meditation and you don't have to have any experience. Just an open heart.

It will take place for a few hours on Saturday, the 11th and Sunday the 12th and is a course that encompasses the roots of this ancient practice.

You can visit: https://www.springforestqigong.com/by-teacher/certified-trainer-steffi-black

You and me and Qi:)

#qigong #chinesemedicine #qi #springforestqigong #selfhealing #onlinesessions #weekendretreat #movementismedicine #meditation🙏☯

Your Bladder Health is so important. And, not often talked about. Many suffer from leakage and urinary infections. Men also suffer from prostate issues.

We learn in Chinese medicine that you lose energy from your kidneys when you urinate so biting your teeth together firmly (but not tightly) strengthens the muscles near your bladder and prostate and improves energy F-L-O-W.

Try this for whenever you urinate and help prevent life-force energy loss and strengthen bladder health.

Information for this Spring Forest Qigong tip is from book Head to Toe Healing.

Join us in our Movement Medicine online sessions for more tips and healing qigong.

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #qihealing #qigongforhealth #prostatehealth #qi #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness

Your Bladder Health is so important. And, not often talked about. Many suffer from leakage and urinary infections. Men also suffer from prostate issues.

We learn in Chinese medicine that you lose energy from your kidneys when you urinate so biting your teeth together firmly (but not tightly) strengthens the muscles near your bladder and prostate and improves energy F-L-O-W.

Try this for whenever you urinate and help prevent life-force energy loss and strengthen bladder health.

Information for this Spring Forest Qigong tip is from book Head to Toe Healing.

Join us in our Movement Medicine online sessions for more tips and healing qigong.

#chinesemedicine #bladderhealth #kidneyhealth #qihealing #qigongforhealth #prostatehealth #qi #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness

Yes, we are feeling the crisper AIR and as winter comes closer, NATURE pulls her energy inward and we should conserve our energy too.

in Chinese Medicine, the Kidney Energy System is on duty so let's help keep our vitality strong:

1. Drink plenty of fluids, warm water or tea best.
2. Keep your back covered and warm when you go out.
3. Pay attention to your back and your legs being covered as the bladder channel, which runs along the back, contains many energy points connected to the Kidneys.
4. Soak your feet at night. Keeping this area warm helps support immune health. Soak them for 10 minutes in warm water and promotes good sleep too.
5. Go to bed earlier

Just some of the tips from Spring Forest Qigong and we share them in my ONLINE Movement Medicine Sessions each week.

#chinesemedicine #qi #qigonghealing #kidneyhealth #immunityboost #healthytips #selfhealing #coldseasonishere #vitality 🙏☯️

Yes, we are feeling the crisper AIR and as winter comes closer, NATURE pulls her energy inward and we should conserve our energy too.

in Chinese Medicine, the Kidney Energy System is on duty so let's help keep our vitality strong:

1. Drink plenty of fluids, warm water or tea best.
2. Keep your back covered and warm when you go out.
3. Pay attention to your back and your legs being covered as the bladder channel, which runs along the back, contains many energy points connected to the Kidneys.
4. Soak your feet at night. Keeping this area warm helps support immune health. Soak them for 10 minutes in warm water and promotes good sleep too.
5. Go to bed earlier

Just some of the tips from Spring Forest Qigong and we share them in my ONLINE Movement Medicine Sessions each week.

#chinesemedicine #qi #qigonghealing #kidneyhealth #immunityboost #healthytips #selfhealing #coldseasonishere #vitality 🙏☯️

It's been INTENSE.

Many people are feeling this with the election and your emotions and nervous system can feel overwhelming. Try to move out of your thinking mind and into your body with movement or deep breathing.

Let's help calm any STRESS in these times with a qigong breathing technique from Spring Forest Qigong.

You inhale through the nose, taking about five seconds, and then exhale through your mouth as slowly as you comfortably can. Silently and softly chanting the sound of seeeeee if you would like but you don't need too.

You can do for two to three minutes and as often as needed.

Best time: in morning after you get up and before you meditate

Why it works according to book Head to Toe Healing: The slower you inhale, the more oxygen you take in, creating more energy and helping your body to detoxify and cleanse itself better. When you exhale slowly, more energy reaches your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps you relax and also helps to detoxify and cleanse your body

#stressrelief #stressmanagement #nervoussystemregulation #qigonghealing #chinesemedicine #qigong #wednesdaywisdom

It's been INTENSE.

Many people are feeling this with the election and your emotions and nervous system can feel overwhelming. Try to move out of your thinking mind and into your body with movement or deep breathing.

Let's help calm any STRESS in these times with a qigong breathing technique from Spring Forest Qigong.

You inhale through the nose, taking about five seconds, and then exhale through your mouth as slowly as you comfortably can. Silently and softly chanting the sound of seeeeee if you would like but you don't need too.

You can do for two to three minutes and as often as needed.

Best time: in morning after you get up and before you meditate

Why it works according to book Head to Toe Healing: The slower you inhale, the more oxygen you take in, creating more energy and helping your body to detoxify and cleanse itself better. When you exhale slowly, more energy reaches your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps you relax and also helps to detoxify and cleanse your body

#stressrelief #stressmanagement #nervoussystemregulation #qigonghealing #chinesemedicine #qigong #wednesdaywisdom

The THROAT is on duty in Autumn in Chinese Medicine.

Our voice and throat chakra is powerful. How you speak matters and what you say matters to how you FEEL.

This can also be a season when sore throat or throat infections can come up so let's bring in a spring forest qigong energy healing to those areas connected directly to your neck, head and throat.

HOW: Use your right thumb to massage an inch or two below the knuckles on the back of your hand in two spots: between the bones coming down from your middle finger and your ring finger and between the bones coming down from your ring finger and your little finger. Repeat with other hand starting on your left side.

How Long: One Minute per side. As often as needed. Best time: 9 to 11 pm but do when you need it. These areas have energy channels connecting directly to your neck, head and throat.

This is good for teachers and people who use their voices a lot!

Tip courtesy book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #qigong #wednesdaywellness #qigonghealing #accupressure #sorethroatremedy #coldseason

The THROAT is on duty in Autumn in Chinese Medicine.

Our voice and throat chakra is powerful. How you speak matters and what you say matters to how you FEEL.

This can also be a season when sore throat or throat infections can come up so let's bring in a spring forest qigong energy healing to those areas connected directly to your neck, head and throat.

HOW: Use your right thumb to massage an inch or two below the knuckles on the back of your hand in two spots: between the bones coming down from your middle finger and your ring finger and between the bones coming down from your ring finger and your little finger. Repeat with other hand starting on your left side.

How Long: One Minute per side. As often as needed. Best time: 9 to 11 pm but do when you need it. These areas have energy channels connecting directly to your neck, head and throat.

This is good for teachers and people who use their voices a lot!

Tip courtesy book Head to Toe Healing

#chinesemedicine #qigong #wednesdaywellness #qigonghealing #accupressure #sorethroatremedy #coldseason

Aging is Natural and I want to embrace it.

Many of us also enJOY the feeling of clear skin and aging spots do occur as we age.

This is a spring forest qigong tip to help break up blockages that Lead to Aging Spots anywhere on your Skin.

Let me know if you try this - I am doing it daily now. I would love to hear and it will be one of the exercises we will be doing in tonight's ONLINE Movement Medicine Session at 7:30 p.m.

HOW TO: Use the palm of your right hand to massage the back of your left hand using a circular movement.

Massaging either direction is fine and massaging in different directions at different times is fine too.

Do this for at least one minute.

While you are massaging your hand, repeat this message from your heart: “All my channels are open; the aging spots in my body are completely gone.” Repeat using the palm of your left hand to massage the back your right hand.

HOW LONG: 1-3 minutes each hand

HOW OFTEN: As often as you’d like

The backs of your hands are the areas where the Qi of yin and yang for the skin meet. Massaging here helps break up blockages that lead to aging spots anywhere on your skin.

Courtesy: the book Head to Toe Healing
#agingwell #healingqi #skincareroutine #healingqi #qigongforhealth #skincaretips #selfaccupressure

Aging is Natural and I want to embrace it.

Many of us also enJOY the feeling of clear skin and aging spots do occur as we age.

This is a spring forest qigong tip to help break up blockages that Lead to Aging Spots anywhere on your Skin.

Let me know if you try this - I am doing it daily now. I would love to hear and it will be one of the exercises we will be doing in tonight's ONLINE Movement Medicine Session at 7:30 p.m.

HOW TO: Use the palm of your right hand to massage the back of your left hand using a circular movement.

Massaging either direction is fine and massaging in different directions at different times is fine too.

Do this for at least one minute.

While you are massaging your hand, repeat this message from your heart: “All my channels are open; the aging spots in my body are completely gone.” Repeat using the palm of your left hand to massage the back your right hand.

HOW LONG: 1-3 minutes each hand

HOW OFTEN: As often as you’d like

The backs of your hands are the areas where the Qi of yin and yang for the skin meet. Massaging here helps break up blockages that lead to aging spots anywhere on your skin.

Courtesy: the book Head to Toe Healing
#agingwell #healingqi #skincareroutine #healingqi #qigongforhealth #skincaretips #selfaccupressure

Let's strengthen the lung energy channel this autumn.

This is the time of year we want to help our lungs stay strong and in this spring forest Chinese medicine movement we can help do just that.

How:
Open your fingers and hold your hands above your head, making sure your elbows are above your shoulders. For lung problems holding both hands above your head is most effective. If you are engaged in an activity, holding up one hand is still helpful. You can also chant the sound "seeeeeee".

How long:
One minute or has needed
How often:
Has needed and the best times for lungs being on duty is 5:00 to 7:00 AM
And 11:00 to 1:00 PM

Why?
Holding your hands and arms above your head opens up a strong flow of energy through your lungs, large intestine, heart and other meridians which start or end in your hands. It is especially good for your lungs which are on duty in fall.

#autumnseason #lunghealth #coldprevention #coughremedy #chinesemedicineworks #selfhealing #wednesdaywellness 😮‍💨

Let's strengthen the lung energy channel this autumn.

This is the time of year we want to help our lungs stay strong and in this spring forest Chinese medicine movement we can help do just that.

How:
Open your fingers and hold your hands above your head, making sure your elbows are above your shoulders. For lung problems holding both hands above your head is most effective. If you are engaged in an activity, holding up one hand is still helpful. You can also chant the sound "seeeeeee".

How long:
One minute or has needed
How often:
Has needed and the best times for lungs being on duty is 5:00 to 7:00 AM
And 11:00 to 1:00 PM

Why?
Holding your hands and arms above your head opens up a strong flow of energy through your lungs, large intestine, heart and other meridians which start or end in your hands. It is especially good for your lungs which are on duty in fall.

#autumnseason #lunghealth #coldprevention #coughremedy #chinesemedicineworks #selfhealing #wednesdaywellness 😮‍💨

How's your voice?

Let's keep the throat healthy!

This Chinese Medicine tip from Sprong Forest Qigong helps with:

Sore throat
Hoarse voice
Loss of voice

How: Use either hand or both hands to massage your throat by putting two fingers or a finger and a thumb on both sides of and above your Adam's apple and gently but firmly massaging down to your collarbone. Repeat many times a day. You can add the vibrational chant of
"Sheeeee."

How long: two to 10 Minutes

How often: Two to Three times a day or More if needed

Best time 5 to 9 am - 7 to 9 pm

According to book Head to Toe Healing there are a lot of energy channels that run through this area. Massaging can help strengthen circulation of energy here.

#throat #coldseason #virusfree #chinesemedicineworks #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #accupressure 🙏🫁

How's your voice?

Let's keep the throat healthy!

This Chinese Medicine tip from Sprong Forest Qigong helps with:

Sore throat
Hoarse voice
Loss of voice

How: Use either hand or both hands to massage your throat by putting two fingers or a finger and a thumb on both sides of and above your Adam's apple and gently but firmly massaging down to your collarbone. Repeat many times a day. You can add the vibrational chant of
"Sheeeee."

How long: two to 10 Minutes

How often: Two to Three times a day or More if needed

Best time 5 to 9 am - 7 to 9 pm

According to book Head to Toe Healing there are a lot of energy channels that run through this area. Massaging can help strengthen circulation of energy here.

#throat #coldseason #virusfree #chinesemedicineworks #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywellness #accupressure 🙏🫁

Fall is busy. Are you doing okay?

At this time of year it is so important to check in with yourself instead of just being on the hamster wheel of busyness running places and feeling reactive and overwhelmed.

Sometimes it's too much...

I was feeling overwhelmed and recently took time for my own self care needs and did a strike in my own home. 😇

Is it time for your own Self-Care Strike?!

https://www.steffiblackcoaching.com/post/is-a-self-care-strike-the-secret-to-mental-health

#selfcaretip #mentalwellnessmatters #thoughtfulthursday #selfcarestrike #loveyourself #boundariesarehealthy #ınstagood 😍

Fall is busy. Are you doing okay?

At this time of year it is so important to check in with yourself instead of just being on the hamster wheel of busyness running places and feeling reactive and overwhelmed.

Sometimes it's too much...

I was feeling overwhelmed and recently took time for my own self care needs and did a strike in my own home. 😇

Is it time for your own Self-Care Strike?!

https://www.steffiblackcoaching.com/post/is-a-self-care-strike-the-secret-to-mental-health

#selfcaretip #mentalwellnessmatters #thoughtfulthursday #selfcarestrike #loveyourself #boundariesarehealthy #ınstagood 😍

Take a deep B-R-E-A-T-H 😮‍💨Let's help our Lungs 🫁this Fall with Chinese Medicine.

How: By drinking more water 💦and breathing deeply each day.

Help your Lung Energy System through this spring forest qigong exercise:

You take a deep breath to see how much your sinuses are open and exhale and then you open your left arm palm facing up and cup down from the shoulder to the wrist

Do it firmly five Seconds each time
Do left arm first left arm and then do right arm

You put your hands down and take another deep breath and focus on your sinuses and see how much more they are open.

You will notice your lungs and sinuses are much more open. The skin belongs to the breathing system and many channels are in inside part of arm connecting to chest and lungs and heart and when you cup inside part of arm the skin belongs to breathing system and you help to stimulate energy flow in your system. More room for air and this helps your sinuses and breathing.

Lung energy shows through the sinuses. Deep breaths and cupping for fall. Try it yourself each day to and see how your energy channels work with firm cupping.

Information courtesy of Spring Forest Qigong. I am a certified practice group leader and trainer and I share these exercises in our weekly ONLINE sessions.

#qigonghealing #lungs #largeintestine #chinesemedicinetips #accupressure #cupping 🙏 #deepbreathing

Take a deep B-R-E-A-T-H 😮‍💨Let's help our Lungs 🫁this Fall with Chinese Medicine.

How: By drinking more water 💦and breathing deeply each day.

Help your Lung Energy System through this spring forest qigong exercise:

You take a deep breath to see how much your sinuses are open and exhale and then you open your left arm palm facing up and cup down from the shoulder to the wrist

Do it firmly five Seconds each time
Do left arm first left arm and then do right arm

You put your hands down and take another deep breath and focus on your sinuses and see how much more they are open.

You will notice your lungs and sinuses are much more open. The skin belongs to the breathing system and many channels are in inside part of arm connecting to chest and lungs and heart and when you cup inside part of arm the skin belongs to breathing system and you help to stimulate energy flow in your system. More room for air and this helps your sinuses and breathing.

Lung energy shows through the sinuses. Deep breaths and cupping for fall. Try it yourself each day to and see how your energy channels work with firm cupping.

Information courtesy of Spring Forest Qigong. I am a certified practice group leader and trainer and I share these exercises in our weekly ONLINE sessions.

#qigonghealing #lungs #largeintestine #chinesemedicinetips #accupressure #cupping 🙏 #deepbreathing

Want to know a great way to raise the vibes?

Join in a world-wide group healing practice:)

I am honored to join practitioners from around the world to celebrate World Wellness Weekend. I will be live on the site at 10 p.m. on Friday the 20th focusing on the theme peace as we move into Fall. I will share Spring Forest Qigong and Meditation.

This uplifting event is a 24 hour string of healing practitioners leading participants in various practices, e.g., Qigong, EFT, Meditations, sound healing. It will recognize and celebrate World Wellness Weekend and also, International Day of Peace, and World Gratitude day which all happen that weekend.

More details here:
https://map.world-wellness-weekend.org/

#internaltionaldayofpeace #worldgratitudeday #worldwellnessweekend #qigonghealing #guidedmeditation

Want to know a great way to raise the vibes?

Join in a world-wide group healing practice:)

I am honored to join practitioners from around the world to celebrate World Wellness Weekend. I will be live on the site at 10 p.m. on Friday the 20th focusing on the theme peace as we move into Fall. I will share Spring Forest Qigong and Meditation.

This uplifting event is a 24 hour string of healing practitioners leading participants in various practices, e.g., Qigong, EFT, Meditations, sound healing. It will recognize and celebrate World Wellness Weekend and also, International Day of Peace, and World Gratitude day which all happen that weekend.

More details here:
https://map.world-wellness-weekend.org/

#internaltionaldayofpeace #worldgratitudeday #worldwellnessweekend #qigonghealing #guidedmeditation

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