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Hello Healing Communi-Qi,

We grounded ourselves in class in this late summer energy, so we could move out of our over-thinking and back into our bodies. We also set an intention on this new moon energy. Those who could not attend can take a journal and write out their own intentions at this time.

For your intention, ask yourself: What do you want to feel in late summer before moving into fall?

In August, we learn in Chinese Medicine that the sun is still strong and between the hours of 12-4 and you should protect your skin, lungs, and eyes.

We shared an eye exercise from the Head-to-Toe Healing Book:

The energy of the liver expresses itself through the eyes.  Here is a good daily tip for glaucoma, nearsightedness, farsightedness, migraine headaches, and allergies.

How: Put a thumb on each temple, curve your fingers, and as firmly as is comfortable for you - draw the sides of of the middle knuckles of your index finger along your eyebrows from the inside edge to the outside edge.

Next, draw the middle knuckles of your index fingers along the bone under your eyes. Alternate between massaging your eyebrows and the bones under your eyes.

Remember: put a smile on your face, see the golden light in the areas you massage and visualize a healing message going into that light such as ‘I see perfectly’ or ‘my head feels fine’ if a headache. You can also repeat the liver vibrational sound of ’Sheeeeee.'

In this time, we still need to drink lots of water too.

Together, as Love Radiators, in Healing Movement.

Hello Healing Communi-Qi,

In class we moved to new transitions and worked with a meditation that brought in the earth and trees and our interconnectivity.

How are you feeling in this transition? You can feel different emotions now including mental energy, so grounding practices can help.

1) Ground yourself in the lower part of your body and take 3 deep breaths. Try it now and see the difference.

2) We want to strengthen the lung energy in late summer. Here are two simple exercises from Spring Forest Qigong:

Forearm and Palm

The first energy point to focus on is located on the underside of the forearm about two inches from the wrist joint right in the middle between the two main tendons.

Begin with the left forearm. Press on the point and stimulate in a circular way at least seven times. You can do this longer if you wish.

The next energy point to focus on is located right in the middle of the palm about an inch and a half down from the base of the middle finger. stimulate this point in the same way.

Once you have stimulated these two points on the left forearm and palm do the same for the right forearm and palm.

Working on these energy points benefit the lungs, any lung related issues, the heart and the intestines.

Cupping the Arms

Cupping the inside of the arms from the shoulder down to the wrist is very beneficial for your breathing system.

As we’ve said before your skin is part of your breathing system. The lung energy channel runs through your arm and is very close to the surface on the under side of your arm.

By cupping your arm you are stimulating the lung energy channel and in doing so you open up your sinuses and your lungs take in more air. You can cup your arms while wearing a shirt, of course, but if you can cup bare skin, even the forearms, it is even more beneficial.

You can do this standing or sitting or even lying down. As you cup the arms breathe slowly, gently, deeply and comfortably as this helps to expand your lung capacity.

Always begin with the left arm as this stimulates the brain to produce endorphins that help you relax.

Extend your left arm, palm up. Now pat or cup the inside of your left arm from your shoulder down to your wrist for 10 seconds. And, cup it firmly don’t just tap it. You can do it longer if you have time.

Then extend your right arm, palm up and do the same thing. Cup the inside of your right arm from your shoulder down to your wrist again for at least 10 seconds.

Together, as Love Radiators, in Healing Movement.

Hello Healing Communi-Qi,

May you end your weekend with some self-care. As a new week begins, take time to nourish yourself.

In Qigong we work with nature and planetary energy so I will share a variation of New Moon Meditation we did in class.

To deepen your connection, you can prepare the following items:

- Find a sacred space

- Light a candle

- Have a glass of water

- Pen and journal

Start with a healing meditation and, afterwards, if it feels nice you can write out new intentions for your week.

Just as we learn in Qigong, the most important thing is to F-E-E-L it.

Enjoy some self-care. Even a moment makes a difference.

Click to listen to a guided meditation.

Hello Healing Communi-Qi,

As we are in hot weather now,  I feel it’s important to share some wonderful Chinese Medicine and S.F.Q tips to make it easier.

Video below has heart health tip including for high blood pressure and stomach/digestive pain. You can do for up to a minute.

Last night, in qigong session,  we talked about these important notes to help you in the season:

Drink Lots of Healthy Fluids

Drink lots of fluids but when it’s very hot limit your consumption of really cold fluids. Too many cold fluids, like ice water are not helpful to the stomach and pancreas. They can also make digestion more difficult and take energy away from the heart.

As you look at the wide variety of fresh vegetables at the farmers market, remember that foods that are coolest are at the green end of the spectrum, but generally most all vegetables are yin, cooling foods.

Eat Light and Avoid Fatty Foods

During summer you want to eat light and eat moderately. When you overeat your body has to spend too much energy to digest your food, which leaves less energy for everything else.

Avoid fatty, greasy or oily foods. Limit your consumption of red meat and chicken. And limit your consumption of sugar.

Refrain From Eating Before Bedtime

One more good tip for summer is to avoid eating anything, or drinking any alcohol, two hours before going to bed. It is not helpful for your liver and pancreas. Eating or drinking alcohol too close to bedtime weakens your earth energy, which is so important, especially in summer.

These tips can help you to get the most out of the wonderful energy of summer.

Heart Health Tip For Summer Yang Energy: https://youtube.com/shorts/GgmezmHGVds?feature=share

Hello Healing Communi-Qi,

May your week be going well and some self-care be in your day.

Tonight, we will bring in some astral ener-qi tonight in class working with color and planetary energy.

Coming home to our life energy and help distribute Qi to improve the health and harmony of our Minds and Bodies.

Suggestions for Healing Benefits (all your choice)

Bring a glass of water (yin/yang is half hot/half room temperature)

Find a peaceful place and slow down your breath before class

Remember your S.M.I.L.E (start my internal love engine)

Cameras on or off

Good, Better, Best (work at your own pace or modify if not feeling 100%)

Sit, Stand or Lie down and still experience healing benefits