(27 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR THE SPRING EQUINOX
The equinox occurs twice a year and is a powerful day to supercharge your energy. At this time, day and night are the same length, which means that Yin and Yang are in perfect balance. Balance is special. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved when Yin and Yang are in balance. Nature is always moving towards balance, called homeostasis. Every day is a process of adapting from morning to night, winter to summer, emotion to emotion. How you eat, breathe, sleep, think and cope with circumstances creates the dynamic interplay of Yin and Yang within you. So, let's honor the life force energy (Qi) of this special day and balance our energy with the Qigong Flow for the Spring Equinox!
This flow focuses the balancing yin (earth) and yang (heaven), three dantian and charging the central meridian. On the spring equinox, the energy curve has a rising quality – the day after the equinox the yang begins its peak ascent to summer. So I also seasoned the routine with Qigong flows that balance the the liver & gall bladder meridians. I also added in a few new flows called Yin Yang Universe! Enjoy the flow all Spring!
(26 min) Qigong Flow to Purge Anger
Are you angry? Let’s release it! Holding on to anger does not serve you or anyone around you. This routine is potent and straight to the point. If you are not angry, this routine will help you clear anxiety and promote emotional imbalance - but note that it contains heavy emotional purging. If you would like to do the full routine that contains circulation flows, try Qigong Flow to Transform Anger to Kindness.
About the routine
Emotions are vibrations. If we hold onto emotional frequencies for too long, then they cause harm to the organs. Anger is a yang frequency and is stored in the liver. When we hold on to anger for too long, the yang energy rises up and is hot. The result is a red face, red eyes and too much heat in the liver, gall bladder and heart. During spring, the energy of nature is rising, and we are more prone to anger and frustration. Some people repress anger, and this can result in Liver Qi stagnation, gall stones and blood stagnation.
While emotions are stored in the organs, all emotions affect the heart. So, this routine is designed to purge heat from the liver, gallbladder and heart meridians. Once we have purged the negative vibration and calmed the nervous system, we can cultivate the virtues. This will reinforce the positive state so that the emotion does not come back as easily. When we transform anger, the virtue is kindness and generosity. The routine ends with circulation flows to circulate the wood, fire and water element, creating balance and raising the love frequency.
(39 min) Are you angry? Let’s release it! Holding on to anger does not serve you or anyone around you. This routine is potent and straight to the point. If you are not angry, this routine will help you clear anxiety and promote emotional imbalance - but note that it contains heavy emotional purging. If you are not that angry but would like to do this video, you can approach the exercises in a playful way, rather than serious.
About the routine
Emotions are vibrations. If we hold onto emotional frequencies for too long, then they cause harm to the organs. Anger is a yang frequency and is stored in the liver. When we hold on to anger for too long, the yang energy rises up and is hot. The result is a red face, red eyes and too much heat in the liver, gall bladder and heart. During spring, the energy of nature is rising, and we are more prone to anger and frustration. Some people repress anger, and this can result in Liver Qi stagnation, gall stones and blood stagnation.
While emotions are stored in the organs, all emotions affect the heart. So, this routine is designed to purge heat from the liver, gallbladder and heart meridians. Once we have purged the negative vibration and calmed the nervous system, we can cultivate the virtues. This will reinforce the positive state so that the emotion does not come back as easily. When we transform anger, the virtue is kindness and generosity. The routine ends with circulation flows to circulate the wood, fire and water element, creating balance and raising the love frequency.
(25 min) GOOD MORNING DIGESTION
Healthy and happy digestion is the foundation of health. This is why Yoga and Qigong have amazing techniques to clear stagnation, open the fascia, and light our digestive fire.
In traditional Chinese medicine the hours of the spleen and stomach are 7am-9am. This is the best time to practice purging and circulating energy through the digestive organs before you eat breakfast.
The YOQI Morning Routine for Happy Digestion begins with Attune warmups to wake up the body and clear stagnation from the digestive organs. From here we move into Tonify and Circulation movements for the Earth Element. This is my go-to morning routine and is especially great to do in the seasonal transition months of August - September, January - February.
Find your spot and let's wake up our Qi!
(40 min) GOOD MORNING DIGESTION + MEDITATION
Healthy and happy digestion is the foundation of health. This is why Yoga and Qigong have amazing techniques to clear stagnation, open the fascia, and light our digestive fire.
In traditional Chinese medicine the hours of the spleen and stomach are 7am-9am. This is the best time to practice purging and circulating energy through the digestive organs before you eat breakfast.
The YOQI Morning Routine for Happy Digestion begins with Attune warmups to wake up the body and clear stagnation from the digestive organs. From here we move into Tonify and Circulation movements for the Earth Element. The session ends with a guided seated energy meditation to activate the Qi in your Lower Dantian, giving you a boost of vitality to take on your day.
This is my go-to morning routine and is especially great to do in the seasonal transition months of August - September, January - February.
Find your spot and let's wake up our Qi!
(32 Min) HEALTHY BONES AND BONE MARROW
*Short form includes Bone Breathing standing meditation for upper skeleton only
The health of our bones is ruled by the kidneys. In Winter, the Kidney Qi is dominant and it is the optimal time to nourish your Bones and Bone Marrow.
Qigong Flow for Healthy Bones and Marrow clears the bones of old negative energy, strengthens the bones, and can increase the red blood cells and white blood cells for longevity and immunity. Spiritually bone breathing raises your vibrational frequency. The practice combines classic Qigong flows and fun movements to build bone density with internal alchemy meditations and breathwork.
(40 Min) HEALTHY BONES AND BONE MARROW
*Includes Bone Breathing standing meditation
The health of our bones is ruled by the kidneys. In Winter, the Kidney Qi is dominant and it is the optimal time to nourish your Bones and Bone Marrow.
Taoists have long understood the power of Qi and cosmic energy that is conducted through the bones. Since humans are considered a conduit of energy between heaven and earth, and the bones play a significant role in how we conduct energy. In Qigong, the bones can absorb energy from nature, the earth, and universe as well as transmute this energy through the body. But as we age, if we don’t take care of our bones, they naturally dry out and degenerate.
Qigong Flow for Healthy Bones and Marrow clears the bones of old negative energy, strengthens the bones, and can increase the red blood cells and white blood cells for longevity and immunity. Spiritually bone breathing raises your vibrational frequency. The practice combines classic Qigong flows and fun movements to build bone density with internal alchemy meditations and breathwork.
INTRODUCTION
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of Qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, the stronger and more balanced your meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
In this introduction Marisa will explain what meridians are and how the method works.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 7am-9am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of Qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, the stronger and more balanced your meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 9am- 11am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 11am - 1pm.
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 1pm - 3pm.
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose to use this video between 3pm - 5pm
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of Qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, the stronger and more balanced your meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose to use this video between 5pm-7pm
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of Qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, the stronger and more balanced your meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 7pm - 9pm
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 9pm - 11pm
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 11pm - 1am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 1am - 3am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 3am-5am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(27 Min) MERIDIAN TUNING
Choose this video if it is 5am-7am
Meridian Tuning is a self care method that uses your fingers to trace the pathway of each meridian in a specific sequence to promote a healthy flow of qi. Tracing your meridians will balance your energies, balance emotions and align you with natures rhythm. It is a wonderful way to help reset your circadian rhythm if you have jet lag, insomnia or use caffeine to stay awake during the day. As a general self care practice, meridian tracing purges and tonifies your meridians, making them stronger and more powerful. Since the Meridians are the bridge between your physical and spiritual body, The stronger and more balanced our meridians are flowing and communicating with one another, the easier it is to regulate emotions and raise your vibration.
(20 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR PROTECTION
Qigong is a method to preserve and conserve your energy. An important aspect of conserving energy is protecting it.
Qigong Flow for Protection combines movement, breath, affirmations and hand mudras to promote a powerful and protected energy field. The routine focuses on the two levels of protection: internal and external.
INTERNAL ENERGETIC PROTECTION
Everything begins within. The first level of protection is to release limiting thoughts, emotions and beliefs, so that you can see yourself and the world more objectively. When you hold onto emotions, or block emotions, these frequencies also can get stuck in your energy field and cloud your judgement. As a result you may attract negative experiences instead of positive ones. To do this the routine begins by tuning into yourself and purging any negative energy, including fear, that you may be holding onto. Fear causes the Qi to sink and leak, which results in a loss of energy.
EXTERNAL ENERETIC PROTECTION
The second level is to create external energetic protection from the negativity of other people and environments. Every day you are exposed to other peoples energy and emotions. You are especially effected when someone dumps their emotions on you or if someone has jealousy, anger or is emotionally involved in your life in some way. All of these external energies create cords in your energy field that can suck your energy or cloud the aura. You can think of cords as tentacles of energy lines that connect to anyone who you have emotional attachments to that cause you to feel out of balance or tired. To clear this we will cut the cords that do not serve your highest good, then tonify your aura with flows that tonify the Belt Channel and Central Meridian.
Its important to remember that we can’t be attacked or corded by anyone else’s energy unless we are vulnerable and open to it. Sometimes we don’t know where our weak spots are, and often we play a large role in the situation but don’t know it. So if you feel like you are under attack, this routine will help you use your awareness to clear it and then its possible that you can see the experience as a learning for your own soul growth.
This routine will also help you feel protected from external forces in the form of external pathogens and natural phenomena. External pathogens include cold, hot, dry, wet and windy weather as well as natural disasters. To do this we will add affirmations and mudras to enhance your protective shield.
(34 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR PROTECTION
Qigong is a method to preserve and conserve your energy. An important aspect of conserving energy is protecting it.
Qigong Flow for Protection combines movement, breath, affirmations and hand mudras to promote a powerful and protected energy field. The routine focuses on the two levels of protection: internal and external.
INTERNAL ENERGETIC PROTECTION
Everything begins within. The first level of protection is to release limiting thoughts, emotions and beliefs, so that you can see yourself and the world more objectively. When you hold onto emotions, or block emotions, these frequencies also can get stuck in your energy field and cloud your judgement. As a result you may attract negative experiences instead of positive ones. To do this the routine begins by tuning into yourself and purging any negative energy, including fear, that you may be holding onto. Fear causes the Qi to sink and leak, which results in a loss of energy.
EXTERNAL ENERETIC PROTECTION
The second level is to create external energetic protection from the negativity of other people and environments. Every day you are exposed to other peoples energy and emotions. You are especially effected when someone dumps their emotions on you or if someone has jealousy, anger or is emotionally involved in your life in some way. All of these external energies create cords in your energy field that can suck your energy or cloud the aura. You can think of cords as tentacles of energy lines that connect to anyone who you have emotional attachments to that cause you to feel out of balance or tired. To clear this we will cut the cords that do not serve your highest good, then tonify your aura with flows that tonify the Belt Channel and Central Meridian.
Its important to remember that we can’t be attacked or corded by anyone else’s energy unless we are vulnerable and open to it. Sometimes we don’t know where our weak spots are, and often we play a large role in the situation but don’t know it. So if you feel like you are under attack, this routine will help you use your awareness to clear it and then its possible that you can see the experience as a learning for your own soul growth.
This routine will also help you feel protected from external forces in the form of external pathogens and natural phenomena. External pathogens include cold, hot, dry, wet and windy weather as well as natural disasters. To do this we will add affirmations and mudras to enhance your protective shield.
(15 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR MENTAL CLARITY
Mental Clarity is a state of mind that is awake, discerning, and in the present moment. The opposite of mental clarity is a cloudy mind, foggy mind or pensive mind that is filled with thoughts and worries. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a clear and focused mind depends on the state of your Yi spirit, or Intention Consciousness. The Yi is the aspect of your mind that can focus, make decisions and direct your thoughts.
The Yi is rooted in the Spleen. If the Spleen and it’s organ pair the Stomach are weak or stagnant, the mind cannot focus or make decisions with confidence. This is often accompanied by physical symptoms of a “foggy mind”, heaviness in the forehead and lethargy. A weak or stagnant Spleen is most common during the rainy season in Late Summer (August-October depending on the country) when the weather is humid and unpredictable.
Qigong Flow for Mental Clarity is a great routine to nourish the Yi, improve focus and help make decisions. It is a healing practice if you feel tired or mentally overwhelmed due to over thinking, stress, and worry. The beginning of the routine focuses on purging excess energy from the mind, and pumping earth Qi through the legs. Flowing movements are designed to strengthen the spleen, stomach and lower dantian thus nourishing the Yi spirit.
In addition, the brain aspect of the mind is connected to the flow of cerebral spinal fluid through the spinal cord. When the spinal cord fluid is dehydrated and not flowing, the Qi in the brain becomes weak. Therefore in this routine we will begin with by clearing stagnation in the spine, brain and spleen. This is followed by flowing movements that balance the earth element and circulate Qi through the Three Dantian and Central Meridian channel to enliven the brain. All Qigong movements promote deep abdominal breathing which also sends oxygen to the brain for a clear mind.
(26 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR MENTAL CLARITY
Mental Clarity is a state of mind that is awake, discerning, and in the present moment. The opposite of mental clarity is a cloudy mind, foggy mind or pensive mind that is filled with thoughts and worries. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a clear and focused mind depends on the state of your Yi spirit, or Intention Consciousness. The Yi is the aspect of your mind that can focus, make decisions and direct your thoughts.
The Yi is rooted in the Spleen. If the Spleen and it’s organ pair the Stomach are weak or stagnant, the mind cannot focus or make decisions with confidence. This is often accompanied by physical symptoms of a “foggy mind”, heaviness in the forehead and lethargy. A weak or stagnant Spleen is most common during the rainy season in Late Summer (August-October depending on the country) when the weather is humid and unpredictable.
Qigong Flow for Mental Clarity is a great routine to nourish the Yi, improve focus and help make decisions. It is a healing practice if you feel tired or mentally overwhelmed due to over thinking, stress, and worry. The beginning of the routine focuses on purging excess energy from the mind, and pumping earth Qi through the legs. Flowing movements are designed to strengthen the spleen, stomach and lower dantian thus nourishing the Yi spirit.
In addition, the brain aspect of the mind is connected to the flow of cerebral spinal fluid through the spinal cord. When the spinal cord fluid is dehydrated and not flowing, the Qi in the brain becomes weak. Therefore in this routine we will begin with by clearing stagnation in the spine, brain and spleen. This is followed by flowing movements that balance the earth element and circulate Qi through the Three Dantian and Central Meridian channel to enliven the brain. All Qigong movements promote deep abdominal breathing which also sends oxygen to the brain for a clear mind.
(15 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR MENTAL & EMOTIONAL CLARITY
Qigong Flow for Mental and Emotional Clarity is for those who feel both mentally and emotionally out of balance. When the emotions are turbulent, the mind does not think clearly and has difficulty making decisions.
The routine interweaves Qigong for the earth element and fire element to create a clear mind and heart. Qigong movements are chosen to clear excess emotions from the fire meridians and open the cranial sacral pumps. Then we move into a series of flows that opens the chest and directs the Qi through the Three Dantian and Central Meridian Channel.
(28 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR MENTAL & EMOTIONAL CLARITY
Qigong Flow for Mental and Emotional Clarity is for those who feel both mentally and emotionally out of balance. When the emotions are turbulent, the mind does not think clearly and has difficulty making decisions.
The routine interweaves Qigong for the earth element and fire element to create a clear mind and heart. Qigong movements are chosen to clear excess emotions from the fire meridians and open the cranial sacral pumps. Then we move into a series of flows that opens the chest and directs the Qi through the Three Dantian and Central Meridian Channel.
(30 Min) SHIBASHI - SET 1
Shibashi means Eighteen Movements. This is a popular Qigong Flow form that consists of 18 movements. Qigong Flow is characterized by repetitive movements that flow from one to the next. The Shibashi sequence (not the movements) was created in 1979 by Professor Lin Hou Sheng who is revered as a great master in China.
From my own study of this form, I feel that it really focuses on creating balance in the body by covering all eight actions of Qi Flow. The gentle rocking movements left and right and back and forth stretch the meridians, improve circulation and digestion. In this version I make sure to do the movements slow with clear transitions so that beginners can follow. If you are experienced in Qigong, this is a great form to train mindfulness and meditation to movement.
Today Shibashi is practiced around the world so I welcome you to this beautiful form filmed at the stunning Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ.
View long form with Zhan Zhuang here
View Shibashi Set 1 form here
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(30 Min) SHIBASHI SET 2 - INTERMEDIATE FORM
In Chinese, Shiba Shi means Eighteen Movements. This is a popular Qigong that is characterized by eighteen repetitive movements that flow from one to the next. The Shiba Shi sequence (not the movements) was created in 1979 by Professor Lin Hou Sheng who is revered as a great master in China.
The second set, or intermediate level of Shibashi is an intermediate level, so it is more challenging then the first set. I suggest you watch this video one time through before practicing the movements to get a visual overview. Take your time to learn the movements. You may need to practice this video multiple times before you can totally relax into the flow. If you feel tired then only practice a few movements and then rest.
The Shibashi 2nd form has more taiji and martial arts influence. It focuses on building energy in the legs and circulating Qi through the microcosmic orbit. It is also great for balance. Since this routine focuses on building qi in the legs, it is a wonderful preparation for standing meditation.
Filmed at Watson Lake, in Prescott, Arizona
View Shibashi Set 2 with Zhan Zhuang here
View Shibashi Set 1 form here
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(40 Min) SHIBASHI SET 2 - INTERMEDIATE FORM WITH 10 MINUTE ZHAN ZHUANG STANDING PRACTICE
In Chinese, Shiba Shi means Eighteen Movements. This is a popular Qigong that is characterized by eighteen repetitive movements that flow from one to the next. The Shiba Shi sequence (not the movements) was created in 1979 by Professor Lin Hou Sheng who is revered as a great master in China.
The second set, or intermediate level of Shibashi is an intermediate level, so it is more challenging then the first set. I suggest you watch this video one time through before practicing the movements to get a visual overview. Take your time to learn the movements. You may need to practice this video multiple times before you can totally relax into the flow. If you feel tired then only practice a few movements and then rest.
The Shibashi 2nd form has more taiji and martial arts influence. It focuses on building energy in the legs and circulating Qi through the microcosmic orbit. It is also great for balance. Since this routine focuses on building qi in the legs, it is a wonderful preparation for standing meditation. At the end of the routine, Marisa guides you through the traditional standing meditation practice called Zhan Zhuang (Embrace the Tree). Standing builds you energy, confidence, stamina, immune system and Qi potential.
Filmed at Watson Lake, in Prescott, Arizona
(19:22 Min) EVENING UNWIND QIGONG FLOW
An evening routine to wind down your energy at the end of the day.
This sequence begins with spiral movements to unwind the arms, shoulders, neck and spine. Then progresses into flows that balance the kidneys and heart (water and fire) to release cortisol, calm the nervous system and nourish the heart spirit. The routine ends with Drawing Down the Heavens with the Heeee sound to promote a good nights sleep.
Enjoy the scenery at Lone Rock in Page Lake, Utah.(
(15 Min) EVENING UNWIND QIGONG FLOW
A 15 minute routine to wind down your energy at the end of the day.
This sequence begins with spiral movements to unwind the arms, shoulders, neck and spine. Then progresses into flows that balance the kidneys and heart (water and fire) to release cortisol, calm the nervous system and nourish the heart spirit. The routine ends with Drawing Down the Heavens with the Heeee sound to promote a good nights sleep.
Enjoy the scenery at Lone Rock in Page Lake, Utah.
(31 min) MORNING PURIFICATION
Wake up feeling bad? Bad dreams? This flow will help you purge and clear out the icky stuff, leaving you feeling refreshed and empowered to take on your day.
This morning routine is designed to purify energy through solar energy. Morning Purification is great to do if you have bad dreams, negative emotions, negative thoughts or want to clear your mind and energy before taking on the day. This routine uses the power of the Sun, purifies the Three Dantian and charges your Central Meridian Channel. I use these flows often when I am feel like I need to clear my energy, and they work!
There are two versions: the 15 minute routine focuses on Purging (white spiral). The 30 minute routine adds Tonify, Grow and Circulate flows for a Complete Routine (rainbow spiral). View the 15 minute routine here
Filmed at Page Lake, Utah
Wake up feeling bad? Bad dreams? This flow will help you purge and clear out the icky stuff, leaving you feeling refreshed and empowered to take on your day.
This morning routine is designed to purify through solar energy. Morning Purification is great to do if you have bad dreams, negative emotions, negative thoughts or want to clear your mind and energy before taking on the day. This routine uses the power of the Sun, purifies the Three Dantian and charges your Central Meridian Channel. I use these flows often when I am feel like I need to clear my energy, and they work!
There are two versions: the 15 minute routine focuses on Purging (white spiral). The 30 minute routine adds Tonify, Grow and Circulate flows for a Complete Routine (rainbow spiral).
View the 30 Minute Routine here
Filmed at Page Lake, Utah
Qigong Flow for World Peace There is so much suffering in the world right now and it can be overwhelming. At the same time, adversity presents the opportunity to awaken human consciousness. This routine is designed to clear sadness, anger and worry. It will attune your energy to Heaven and Earth, balance Yin and Yang and open your heart to be a channel of peace. I believe that when we breathe together, move together and make the intention, we can raise vibration of peace on the planet.
(30 min) LIVER DETOXIFICATION
The liver is the largest glandular organ in your body that performs hundreds of functions to keep your body clean and free from toxins. This amazing routine focuses exclusively on purging the liver. Its recommended to purge the liver often as a way to support liver function and blood circulation, especially if you indulge in fried foods, fatty foods or alcohol. This routine is designed to clear the clinical conditions of Excess Liver Qi, Liver Rising and Liver Fire. Its great to do if you feel stress, anger, blocked, frustration, agitation, aggression, if you are an overachiever or if you are trying to grow to fast. This routine is also beneficial for women who have painful menstrual cycles, PMS or menopause hot flashes. The best time of year to focus on Liver Detoxification is the month prior to the Spring Equinox (February and March). Do this routine while fasting for an extra powerful cleanse!
Filmed in Austin, Texas
(48 Min) YIN YOGA FOR HAPPY KIDNEYS
(54 min) YIN YOGA FOR HAPPY LUNGS
A complete Yin Yoga practice to nourish and balance the lung meridian based on Qigong and traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
The lung Qi supports the Qi in the whole body. They are the primary organ that take in Qi from the environment and expel old Qi back into the environment. In this routine we will begin postures that open the lung meridian and then cycle through the Five Elements to create a balanced and strong flow of Qi to boost your energy and immune system.
(33 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY SPLEEN & STOMACH
Qigong is for everyone and seated Qigong is great for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time or balancing, have an injury or feel fatigue.
Qigong Flow for a Happy Spleen is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the spleen and stomach. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen resonates with the earth element. Cultivating your internal earth energy creates stability, trust, abundance and a focused mind.
This Qigong Flow routine focuses on the lower abdomen to release tension, detoxify the liver, nourish the tendons and get the Qi flowing. Physically it is a go to sequence to promote digestion, clear dampness and wind. Energetically this routine is great to transform worry into trust and get grounded. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level sequence with dynamic flows.
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(10 min) HOW TO STAND IN WUJI POSTURE
In this Beginners tutorial Marisa will teach you how to stand properly in Wuji posture during a Qigong practice and why it is important.
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(15 min) HOW TO BREATHE DURING A QIGONG PRACTICE
The difference between Qigong and regular exercise is that we are consciously working with Qi. The word Qi means both life force energy and life breath. In this tutorial Marisa will teach you four basic breathing techniques used in Qigong practices.
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(16 min) THE EIGHT ACTIONS OF QI FLOW
The YOQI style of Qigong is called Qigong Flow. Qigong Flow connects a sequence of repetitive movements (called progressive loops) that are designed to move your Qi in specific directions. These directions correspond to the five elements of Chinese medicine and are designed to balance our organs, meridians and energy field.
In this video tutorial Marisa will guide you through the Eight Actions of Qi Flow. Understanding these Eight Actions will help you feel your way through the movements and feel your Qi!
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(10 min) HOW TO MAKE A QI BALL
The first step to cultivate Qi is to learn how to feel Qi. In this video Marisa will teach you how to activate your Qi hands and become more sensitive to feel Qi between your palms.
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(8 min) Beginners Series: Introduction to the Six Phases of Qi Flow
The YOQI method is based on Six Phases of Qi Flow. These are the natural way in which energy transforms. Understanding these six phases will give you insight into the function of Qigong exercises and how to use the video on demand library.
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(32 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR BEGINNERS
A Qigong Flow routine based on the Six Phases of Qi Flow.
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Wake up and raise your vibration! This short routine uses spirals and rising Qigong Flow movements to clear tension, invigorate your nervous system and uplift your mood so you can begin the day with joy and vitality.
(30 min) SPRING SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO PURGE & DETOXIFY
The most important Qigong exercises for spring are purging practices. This is because the dominant organ of spring is the liver, our largest digestive organ of detoxification. Purging exercises are used to cleanse the body of acquired Qi and to release Qi stagnation. We commonly acquire Qi from toxins in food, medications, air pollution, negative emotions, old emotions, low energy situations, and electromagnetic radiation (especially if you fly a lot). This season's purging routine focuses on purging the liver and gall bladder organs using three of the most powerful methods of detoxification: twists, breath and the Six Healing Sounds.
Nearly everyone can benefit from purging exercises. Those who should not do purging Qigong are those who are seriously ill and have weak or deficient Qi. When the Qi is weak, the body is focused on healing so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify.
(30 min) SPRING SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY & ACTIVATE
Although the primary practices for spring are purging, tonification is an important next step. To tonify means to strengthen. Tonification Qigong exercises nourish the organs, smooth the flow of Qi through the meridians and fortify the Qi in the Lower Dantian.
Spring is an important time to tonify the liver. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is called the general of the army. Its job is to command a smooth flow of blood and Qi through the body. Tonification exercises help the general to carry out its job to move good Qi throughout the whole system, giving us a natural daily dose of energy and stamina.
This routine introduces a classic Taijiquan coiling set of movements that are simple and gentle, yet profoundly energizing. At the end of the routine we top up our practice with the Iron Shirt form of tree posture. This activating standing meditation generates heat, cleanses impurities, tonifies the Qi and uses the structural principle of inner spirals to increase Qi in the body.
Most everyone can benefit from tonification Qigong. Those who should be careful with tonification are those who are in an acute stage of a flu, virus or disease. There are specific tonification exercises for diseases such as cancer that focus in on specific organs and these should be prescribed through personal consultation with a medical Qigong doctor.
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(30 min) SPRING SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE & REFINE
Circulation Qigong exercises irrigate the meridian pathways, nourish the tissues, energize organs, recycle energy, and build internal power and strength. Circulation Qigong flows may be the most fun, but actually they are an advanced form of practice and require that our state of health be in a stable condition. Before circulating it is important to cleanse the body and make sure that there is an ample amount of Qi in the Lower Dantian. For most people, doing a few purging and tonification exercises is a sufficient way to prepare the body for circulation.
Spring flows move Qi through the liver meridian and embody the spirit animal of spring, the dragon. The dragon represents transformation, a powerful force that uses spirals to refine and direct energy flow. The Spring Circulate routine focuses on the liver and spinal cord to awaken our inner dragon and "set the dragon free", ultimately cultivating the life-giving virtues of self love and compassion.
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(33 min) TONG CHANG: ENERGY MOVING MEDITATION
In Traditional Chinese Medicine spring is considered the first season of the year. It’s a time of new beginnings and rising energy. So this is a powerful season to reset your energy system, clear out old programs and break free from patterned behaviors.
Our energy system can become scrambled due to stress, over thinking, negative thoughts, negative emotions, medications, electromagnetic fields from telephones and even exposure to radiation on airplanes. The Tong Chang Qigong practice is an energy moving meditation that alternates dantian breathing pranayama, sound vibration and tapping on specific acupressure points. This formula is designed to reset your energy system and create a healthy connection between the Upper Dantian and the Lower Dantian.
In Chinese, the word Tong Chang means "energy flow" or "energy and bodily fluids flow freely". This mantra is not only symbolic, it also contains the sounds "ng" which produces a humming vibration in the nostrils. Studies show that humming causes up to 15 times the normal production of nitric oxide gas in the sinuses and has many physical benefits including anti-inflammation, improved immune function, vasodilation, and smooth muscle relaxation. Enjoy the practice!
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(38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY LIVER
This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the liver and gall bladder.
Inspired by the ancient swimming dragon style of Qigong this flow uses spirals and twists to release tension, detoxify the liver, nourish the tendons and get the Qi flowing. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the liver resonates with the wood element and is most influential in the season of SPRING. Cultivating your internal wood energy creates resiliency, compassion and a happy and healthy liver. Physically this routine is perfect for detoxification and longevity. Energetically this routine is great if you are seeking new perspectives and personal growth. So enjoy the scenery of the Northern California Redwoods and let's move some Qi!
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(37 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY LIVER
Qigong is for everyone and seated Qigong is great for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time or balancing, have an injury or feel fatigue.
Qigong Flow for a Happy Liver is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the liver and gallbladder. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the liver resonates with the wood element. Cultivating your internal wood energy creates resiliency, compassion and a happy and healthy liver.
This Qigong Flow routine uses spirals and twists to release tension, detoxify the liver, nourish the tendons and get the Qi flowing. Physically it is a go to sequence for clearing stress, transforming anger, promoting detoxification, strengthening the tendons and energizing the blood to nourish the heart. Energetically this routine is great if you are seeking new perspectives and personal growth. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level sequence with dynamic flows.
Enjoy the greenery and let's move some Qi!
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(24 min) MERIDIAN TAPPING TO DETOXIFY
Meridian tapping (pai da) is an external Qigong method for detoxification. The vibrations of the tapping shake toxins out of the fascia, muscles and internal organs. It improves the nervous and lymphatic systems, while strengthening the skin and muscle tone. Tapping also increases Qi pressure so that the organs, bones and glands can absorb more energy.
This method of tapping is a Universal Tao form designed to detoxify the body. This level one form prepares the body for more advanced hitting practices that include packing Qi with bone compression. One of the characteristics of this practice that I enjoy are the pauses between tapping to feel the Qi and allow the vibrations to settle in.
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(22 min) MERIDIAN TAPPING TO DETOXIFY WITH THE SIX HEALING SOUNDS
Meridian tapping (pai da) is an external Qigong method for detoxification. The vibrations of the tapping shake toxins out of the fascia, muscles and internal organs. It improves the nervous and lymphatic systems, while strengthening the skin and muscle tone. Tapping also increases Qi pressure so that the organs, bones and glands can absorb more energy.
In this routine we will add the internal Qigong method of detoxification called the Six Healing Sounds. This combination of both internal and external vibration creates a powerful purging practice that works on the physical, emotional and energetic levels.
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(36 min) YI JIN JING (LONG FORM)
Strengthen your tendons, improve your posture, boost your Qi power, and transform your body from the inside out!
Spring is a perfect time to add the Shaolin form called Yi Jin Jing into your weekly training schedule. Yi Jin Jing is a time-tested hard Qigong method that uses tense and release postures combined with a hissing breath. This generates an enormous amount of Qi power and healthy circulation through the tendons and joints.
The practice has two versions: Short Form for Beginners and Long Form. I suggest you start with the Short Form, 3 times/week the first week, and then practice the Long Form 3 times/week for 2 more weeks. After 3 weeks of dedicated practice you will notice a dramatic change in your tendon power and increase in physical strength and stamina.
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(25 min) YI JIN JING (SHORT FORM FOR BEGINNERS)
Strengthen your tendons, improve your posture, boost your Qi power, and transform your body from the inside out!
Spring is a perfect time to add the Shaolin form called Yi Jin Jing into your weekly training schedule. Yi Jin Jing is a time-tested hard Qigong method that uses tense and release postures combined with a hissing breath. This generates an enormous amount of Qi power and healthy circulation through the tendons and joints.
The practice has 2 versions: Short Form for Beginners and Long Form. I suggest you start with the Short Form, 3 times/week the first week, and then practice the Long Form 3 times/week for 2 more weeks. After 3 weeks of dedicated practice you will notice a dramatic change in your tendon power and increase in physical strength and stamina.
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(27 min) SPRING SERIES: ENERGY MEDITATION
It is said that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. Spiritual traditions around the world all recognize the connection between our eyes and our spirit. In Traditional Chinese medicine, the health of a person’s spirit is connected to the health of their organs. Eye Qigong is the Daoist method to cultivate Qi in the eyes and nourish the spirit.
The benefits of Eye Qigong are many. Physically, Eye Qigong strengthens the physical eyes and ocular muscles to relieve tired and weak eyes from over strain and tension. Since the eyes are an extension of the brain, the repetitive shifting and spirals of Eye Qigong clear stagnant energy, and circulate healthy energy. Spiritually, Eye Qigong is an effective training method to activate your intuitive center and nourish the Hun spirit. It is an essential training in the YOQI Training program for all the internal alchemy meditations. At the end of the practice you will learn how to use the eyes to spiral Qi in your lower Dantian. This will increase your vitality and safely store the energy.
Remove contact lenses and glasses before practicing
(43 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF
There are hundreds of Qigong exercises to clear and transform stress, especially purging exercises. Anxiety is a more intense level of stress and has a different biological effect on the nervous system. Many people can function in a stressed state, some people can even thrive in it for a while, but anxiety is a different ball game. It is pure embodied fear and has consequences on the heart and liver. So how do we transform fear back into love? This complete Qigong flow routine combines the best of Qigong to transform stress and anxiety back into vitality. The sequence uses sound, breath, and tense and release exercises, and finishes with gentle easy flowing movements.
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(36 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR NEW PERSPECTIVES
The energy of spring supports growth, expansion, vision and creativity. In Taoist metaphysics, these virtues resonate with the spirit of the liver, called the Hun. The Hun spirit shines through our eyes and gives us the energy to put things into perspective; to see the big picture. So spring is a good time to break free from old programs, open to new ideas and set our Hun free. It's also a prime time to take new ideas and make them into practical plans. In this routine we explore the ability to focus on specific goals then relax and let things unfold naturally, at the same time. This standing flow is meant to be paired with the Energy Reboot Meditation, a powerful seated Qigong that uses dantian activation and meridian tapping to realign our energy system and break free from patterned behaviors. Through this process of actualizing the Hun, we come to realize that the largest perspective includes the highest good of all beings.
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Winter is the most Yin time of the year. Therefore Winter is the most important time to nourish the Yin in the body. We do this by nourishing the kidneys, bladder, lower dantian and extraordinary vessels.
The Qigong Flow for Winter Series contains a full range of videos that are designed to support the kidneys and the water element. In Qigong Flow to Purge we will focus on clearing cold and warming the kidneys. Qigong Flow to Tonify is a sequence of slow and powerful exercises to strengthen your lower dantian. and Qigong Flow to Circulate focuses on the spine and circulating Qi through extraordinary vessels. You will also find other supplementary videos like Qigong flow for the winter solstice, Qigong to support Vagal tone, Lower back health, self massage, and a seated routine for happy kidneys.
(27 min) WINTER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO PURGE & CLEANSE
The weather pattern and pathogen associated with winter is cold (han 寒). Our winter purge and cleanse practices are a series of invigorating Qigong exercises that move stagnation, warm the internal organs (especially the kidneys), move the blood and warm the Qi in the xia dantian, the Lower Dantian. We’ll also use pai da, tapping, to open key acupressure points on the kidney and bladder meridian, to unblock and open our internal energetic pathways, creating a sense of relaxation and inner peace. Movements focus on cleansing the kidneys and bladder as well as clearing and strengthening the protective wei Qi field to prevent colds and flus.
Practice purging Qigong on days when you feel extra tension in the body, stress, emotional imbalance, fear, cold hands and feet, lethargy, or have stiffness in the muscles and joints.
Nearly everyone can benefit from purging exercises. Those who should not do purging Qigong are those who have weak or deficient Qi. When the Qi is weak, the body is trying to heal so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify.
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(30 min) WINTER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY
To tonify means to strengthen, support and nourish the Qi. In Chinese this is called Yang Qi Fa (Nourish Qi Method). Because winter corresponds to the kidneys and the kidneys store our reserve Qi, it is an important time to "nourish the storage" and give extra support to the kidneys and the blood.
The energy point on the body for nourishing the kidneys is the mingmen or life gate. The mingmen is like a switch that regulates the flow of vital Qi through the body and balances the kidney yin and kidney yang energy. The mingmen and the Lower Dantian are closely related: any exercise that builds the energy of the dantian also strengthens the mingmen. Therefore our tonification exercises this season are slower and gentle meditative movements that focus on building internal energy in the lower dantain and mingmen. A nap or still meditation after this practice is highly recommended.
When should I choose to do a tonification routine?
Most everyone can benefit from tonification Qigong. Those who should be careful with tonification are those who are in an acute stage of a flu, virus or disease. There are specific tonification exercises for diseases such as cancer that focus in on specific organs and these should be prescribed through personal consultation with a medical Qigong doctor.
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(28 min) WINTER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE
The element of winter is water. Water has the tendency to sink downwards, expressing winter’s energy of closing and storage. Recent studies on bio-electricity pose the theory that Qi is conducted through the water-gel substance that connects our tissues, called fascia. When our body is fluid and water flows, we are healthy and full of Qi. If our internal waterways become stagnant, illness arises. Circulation Qigong use flowing movements, breath and mental intention to nourish the tissues, energize organs, recycle internal energy, refine the Qi and irrigate the meridian pathways. One interesting side effect you may notice after Qigong and meditation is an increase of saliva in the mouth. This is a good sign of Qi circulation!
The energy in our bodies flows through numerous channels called meridians. The meridians can also be likened to rivers. The mother of all rivers is called the central meridian channel (zhong mai). It is the main conduit of Qi in our energy system. The central meridian channel runs through the core of your body from the crown of the head through the pelvic floor to the earth. This line was formed at conception. It is called the primitive streak.
When energy flows freely through the central meridian channel all its tributaries benefit. In our Winter Series Circulate routine, we focus on circulating Qi through the central meridian channel. Then we will direct the flow through the kidney and bladder meridians. The routine finishes with the Small Heavenly Circuit, moving energy through the du mai and ren mai.
When should I choose to do a circulation routine?
Circulation routines are a more advanced form of Qigong practice that ultimately uses the mind to guide the Qi. Choose circulation practices when you have an ample amount of Qi and are ready to raise and refine your frequency. In other words, circulate when you feel good and have fun doing it! Your body should be internally cleansed and balanced before circulating energy. There should also be an ample amount of Qi in the Lower Dantian before doing circulation practices. If you feel tired or weak, it is not a time to circulate Qi, unless advised by your personal TCM doctor or Qigong teacher. The exception to this is the microcosmic orbit practice which helps cleanse, balance and refine the Qi. It is still advised to cultivate sufficient Qi in the Lower Dantian before doing the microcosmic orbit on a regular basis.
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Many people write to me asking what Qigong they can do to support their lower back. The answer is in this video! Over years of travel and an adventurous lifestyle, I have had my share of back injuries and Qigong has helped me relieve pain, promote healing and prevent injury. This routine is a strategic Yin to Yang sequence of core strength exercises and internal energy practices that are designed to stretch, strengthen and support your lower back. The video is a full hour, which is a complete and powerful self healing session!
(27 min) WINTER SERIES: BARE AWARENESS MEDITATION
The energy of winter is closing and storage. All of nature becomes still and is in a state of hibernation. Therefore it’s also time for us to conserve our energy, reflect inwards and cultivate our true nature. Of all the Qigong practices for winter, meditation is the most suitable. The foundation of all meditation is cultivating awareness through a balance of concentration and relaxation. This meditation uses a skillful sequence of observation techniques based on the five senses and organs of perception. At the end of the meditation we finish with a short self massage to nourish our Qi.
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QIGONG FLOW FOR THE WINTER SOLSTICE (30 MIN)
The winter solstice is the shortest, darkest most yin day of the year. This means that yin is at its peak. The energy of yin is a condensing, sinking energy. Qigong Flow for the Winter solstice emphasizes movements that "sink" and "rise" to align and balance your energy with the Yin energy of Winter.
The movements in this routine are inspired by Bear Qigong because bears are the spirit animal of Winter and know how to conserve their energy through hibernation. In addition we will focus on tonifying the Yin in the body (the Kidneys), balancing fire and water to keep warm and activating the Central Meridian Channel to keep your energy field strong and connected to the stars.
Although the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21st, you can do this routine for the whole winter (December and January) to support and nourish your Yin Qi.
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48 (min) WINTER SERIES
One of the most important Qigong practices for health and longevity is self- massage. During self-massage acupoints are opened, and the body is cleansed and invigorated with new energy. Applying self-massage before a Qigong practice is it like an appetizer before meal, it prepares the body for Qi circulation. When done at the end of a Qi practice it is called "harvesting the qi" and brings the Qi that was generated during practice to the surface of the skin, thus tonifying the Wei Qi field. It’s is also an excellent practice by itself and can be done multiple times a day.
This routine combines body tapping to move the blood and Qi and meridian massage with focus on key acupressure points to relieve stiffness and boost the immune system. The longer version spends more time massaging the arms and hands.
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35 (min) WINTER SERIES:
One of the most important Qigong practices for health and longevity is self- massage. During self-massage acupoints are opened, and the body is cleansed and invigorated with new energy. Applying self-massage before a Qigong practice is it like an appetizer before meal, it prepares the body for Qi circulation. When done at the end of a Qi practice it is called "harvesting the qi" and brings the Qi that was generated during practice to the surface of the skin, thus tonifying the Wei Qi field. It’s is also an excellent practice by itself and can be done multiple times a day.
This routine can be done seated in a chair, sitting on the floor or even in bed. In the Winter I like to incorporate this self massage routine at the end of meditation. Also at the end of the practice I will encourage you to lie down and take a nap or in yoga what is called shavasana. So it can be helpful to prepare some blankets near by to keep you warm when you lay down. Enjoy!
(27 min) WINTER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW FOR VITALITY
Prepare your vitality for winter!
This routine is a heated and dynamic Qigong flow session that focuses on warming the kidneys to boost your vitality and prepare the body for winter season. It is a great way to prepare yourself for the cold months ahead. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the season of winter resonates with the water element and the kidney/bladder system. Because of the cold weather, our internal water is susceptible to becoming cold and stagnant. This is why a balance of invigorating movements and nourishing life (yang sheng) Qigong practices are the best choices for winter months.
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(36 min) EVENING QIGONG: SPIRALS TO UNWIND, RELAX & RESTORE (Short Form)
This Qigong flow routine is designed to help you relax after your day and create the right conditions for a restorative sleep. In the evening our energies are winding down in harmony with the descending energy of nature. So it’s a good time to turn our energy inward, calm the emotions and recollect the spirit. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the heart is the ruler of sleep. The heart is considered our emotional mind and it houses the shen, our spirit. If our emotions are overactive they say that our shen, or spirit, is not centered in the body, and this can then make it difficult to sleep. So at night we want the mind and the heart to be calm or yin. We want to calm the heart spirit and balance the yin and yang energy in the body.
The routine begins with exercises to release any accumulated energy you may have taken on in your day. Then we will do spiral movements to clear out stress and anxiety that may be affecting the heart shen. Then we will do some restorative Qigong for the kidneys to replenish our vitality. Finally we’ll finish with some special exercises to promote a good night’s sleep.
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(46 min) EVENING QIGONG: SPIRALS TO UNWIND, RELAX & RESTORE
This Qigong flow routine is designed to help you relax after your day and create the right conditions for a restorative sleep. In the evening our energies are winding down in harmony with the descending energy of nature. So it’s a good time to turn our energy inward, calm the emotions and recollect the spirit. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the heart is the ruler of sleep. The heart is considered our emotional mind and it houses the shen, our spirit. If our emotions are overactive they say that our shen, or spirit, is not centered in the body, and this can then make it difficult to sleep. So at night we want the mind and the heart to be calm or yin. We want to calm the heart spirit and balance the yin and yang energy in the body.
The routine begins with exercises to release any accumulated energy you may have taken on in your day. Then we will do spiral movements to clear out stress and anxiety that may be affecting the heart shen. Then we will do some restorative Qigong for the kidneys to replenish our vitality. Finally we’ll finish with some special exercises to promote a good night’s sleep.
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(36 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR HAPPY KIDNEYS (NO MUSIC)
A complete Qigong flow routine to purify and nourish the kidney and bladder meridian.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys and bladder resonate with the water element and the season of WINTER. Happy kidneys are relaxed kidneys and their state of vitality is the key to our health and longevity. If you feel tired and would like to have more energy and vitality, Happy Kidney Qigong is made for you! In this routine we use the Qigong principles of dynamic relaxation and effortless flow to embody the water element and make the kidneys relaxed and happy.
Shot on the beautiful beach of Hua Hin, Thailand.
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(12 Min) TIGER QIGONG FLOWS
Happy Chinese New Year of the Water Tiger! Embody your inner tiger spirit, nourish your meridians and align with the new year energy coming in with Tiger Qigong. This month I have had the pleasure to practice with my long time Taijichuan master and dear friend Jesse Tsao (taichihealthways.com). We are thrilled to share four Tiger Qigong flows with you. These flows come from the Five Animal Frolics style of Qigong and are a complete routine set that is designed to Purge, Tonify and Circulate your Qi. They progress from simple to advanced, but carry along the same theme- the tiger claw palm and crouching steps.
(28 min) Qigong Flow for Improved Vagal Tone
This is a complete Qigong Flow routine (purge-tonify-circulate) designed to improve vagal tone and promote relaxation. It is great for everyone, especially those who are faced with stress or experience insomnia.
The word vagus means wanderer because the vagal nerve is the longest nerve in the body that wanders from the brain to the gut. The vagus nerve is the main part of our autonomic and parasympathetic nervous system. Its function is vital for us to sleep, digest and relax. It oversees our mood, stress response and our ability to speak. When the vagus nerve is healthy, you have a high vagal tone. This means that you are able to relax after moments of stress. If vagal tone is low then you will have a more difficult time to relax after stress. Therefore, we want to have a high vagal tone so that we can cope with stress more easily and the body can return back to a state of balance and relaxation. This routine is best done during the bladder-kidney meridian hour of 3pm-7pm.
*Marisa pronounces the word vagus in the original Latin pronunciation, not the typical English pronunciation, because she likes the way it sounds better in Latin!
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(35 min) SEATED QIGONG FLOW FOR HAPPY KIDNEYS
Qigong Flow for a Happy Kidneys is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the kidney and urinary bladder. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the kidney and urinary bladder are considered containers that store our life force energy. Like a battery, their power can be charged up or depleted depending on your lifestyle. Qigong Flow is a perfect way to recharge your energy batteries and vitalize your life! The exercises work with the Water Element meridians to promote a smooth flow of Qi and a feeling of inner peace. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level sequence with dynamic flows.
Seated Qigong is great for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time, have an injury or fatigue. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level routine with dynamic flows and holding postures designed to purge, tonify and circulate your life force energy. Shot on the beautiful beach of Hua Hin, Thailand. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi!
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FULLMOON MEDITATION (25 MIN)
Meditation during the full moon is a powerful time for energy cultivation. Winter is the peak of yin. It is the darkest, coldest time of year. Since the moon is yin, and winter is the peak of yin energy, the winter moon is the great Yin energy. Connecting to the moon during winter is the most powerful time of the year to nourish the yin energy in your body and calm the spirit.
This full moon meditation for winter is an internal alchemy practice designed to nourish your yin through the three main energy centers in the body, called the Three Dantian. We will be using a yin technique of drawing in moon energy by placing the palms of the hands on key energy centers of the body. Then we will do a special breathing method called reverse breathing to nourish the kidneys and Original Qi with the moon essence. Finally we will integrate all the energy through the central meridian.
(21 min) AUTUMN SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO PURGE & CLEANSE
The season of autumn supports letting go of old energy that does not serve us; physically, emotionally and mentally.
Purging exercises are used to clear the body of acquired Qi and to release Qi stagnation. We commonly acquire Qi from toxins in food, medications, air pollution, negative emotions, old emotions, low energy situations, and electromagnetic radiation (especially if you fly a lot). This autumn purging routine focuses on the lung organs, releasing tension from the
lung and large intestine meridians, invigorating the blood circulation and sealing leaks in the protective Wei Qi field.
Nearly everyone can benefit from purging exercises. Those who should not do purging Qigong are those who have weak or
deficient Qi. When the Qi is weak, the body is trying to heal so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify.
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(23 min) AUTUMN SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY
Autumn is an important time to tonify the lungs and boost our immune system. Tonification Qigong exercises nourish
the organs, smooth the flow of Qi through the meridians and fortify the Qi in the Lower Dantian. This routine focuses on tonifying the lungs and the wei Qi field, our protective energetic shield.
Most everyone can benefit from tonification Qigong. Those who should be careful with tonification are those who are in an acute stage of a flu, virus or disease. There are specific tonification exercises for diseases such as cancer that focus in on specific organs and these should be prescribed through personal consultation with a medical Qigong doctor.
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(25 min) AUTUMN SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE
The season of autumn supports our ability to go with the flow and cultivate our inner virtues of courage, righteousness and inspiration. This autumn Qigong flow to circulate routine is designed to move Qi through the lung meridian while training the body to move with effortless flow. Do this routine after you have already warmed up the body with some yoga, exercise or purging/tonification Qigong practices. Circulation Qigong also is beneficial to do before seated meditation. Filmed in the magical Ojcav valley in Poland.
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(26 min) AUTUMN SERIES: QIGONG FLOW COMPLETE DAILY ROUTINE
A complete Qigong routine for autumn that includes purging, tonification and circulation exercises. Autumn is the
season of letting go and going with the flow. The element is metal and the organ is the lungs, so it’s a good time to purge, tonify and circulate the lung Qi, boost the immune system, and temper the dry metal element with effortless flow. Filmed in the magical Ojcav valley in Poland.
STANDING MEDITATION (20 Min)
Embrace the Tree is a fundamental Qigong practice that involves holding a standing posture for a significant period of time to create a change in the Qi field of the body. Standing helps release tension blockages, bring awareness to your structure and promote a smooth flow of Qi. Emotionally standing releases negative emotions and builds confidence.
In this video, Marisa will guide you through the basic steps to build your structure, stamina and concentration.
Filmed in the magical "Golden Forest" in Poland.
(29 min) IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT SHORT FORM
This sequence is designed for long term immune system support and hormone balance. ISS Short Form is a shorter routine so that you can fit it in your daily schedule.
If we compare the immune system to your internal army of defense, this routine is designed to fortify your army supply and build up your reserves. To do this, the routine focuses on hormonal balance and the neuroendocrine system. It uses Qigong techniques nourish the bone marrow, tonify the kidneys and balance the triple warmer.
The Immune System Support Flow is also helpful for those who have internal Qi deficiency like chronic fatigue or adrenal burnout as well as chronic lung weakness and respiratory conditions. It's also great to support healthy hormones, sexual energy, fertility and longevity. Since this is long term immune support, this routine should be used consistently over time and can be used all year round.
(41 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT
This sequence is designed for long term immune system support and hormone balance.
If we compare the immune system to your internal army of defense, this routine is designed to fortify your army supply and build up your reserves. To do this, the routine focuses on hormonal balance and the neuroendocrine system. It uses Qigong techniques nourish the bone marrow, tonify the kidneys and balance the triple warmer.
The Immune System Support Flow is also helpful for those who have internal Qi deficiency like chronic fatigue or adrenal burnout as well as chronic lung weakness and respiratory conditions. It's also great to support healthy hormones, sexual energy, fertility and longevity. Since this is long term immune support, this routine should be used consistently over time and can be used all year round.
(29 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM DEFENSE SHORT FORM
ISD Short Form is a shorter routine so that you can fit it in your daily schedule.
This routine helps to stimulate the immune system defense function. It is useful for short term prevention, like when you feel your immune system is weak (you get sick often), your energy is low, or you if you are exposed to external pathogens.
If we compare the immune system to your internal army of defense, this routine is designed train your army and prepare them to be ready when you need them. To do this, the routine uses Qigong movements that focus on the Stomach, Spleen, Lungs and Large Intestine. These exercises are designed to clear Spleen Damp and strengthen your Lung Qi and Wei Qi, your energetic immune system. As a result, the routine is also helpful if you have poor digestion, constipation, or weak Lungs..
The Immune System Defense Flow is an invigorating routine, like Qi army training. So if you work up a sweat, make sure you cover your skin afterwards or take a shower and drink plenty of warm water. Since we will be massaging the stomach, do not do this routine on a full stomach.
(39 Min) QIGONG FLOW FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM DEFENSE
This routine helps to stimulate the immune system defense function. It is useful for short term prevention, like when you feel your immune system is weak (you get sick often), your energy is low, or you if you are exposed to external pathogens.
If we compare the immune system to your internal army of defense, this routine is designed train your army and prepare them to be ready when you need them. To do this, the routine uses Qigong movements that focus on the Stomach, Spleen, Lungs and Large Intestine. These exercises are designed to clear Spleen Damp and strengthen your Lung Qi and Wei Qi, your energetic immune system. As a result, the routine is also helpful if you have poor digestion, constipation, or weak Lungs..
The Immune System Defense Flow is an invigorating routine, like Qi army training. So if you work up a sweat, make sure you cover your skin afterwards or take a shower and drink plenty of warm water. Since we will be massaging the stomach, do not do this routine on a full stomach.
(13 MIN) BODY PATTING TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM In Chinese, Body Tapping is called Pai da. Pai Da is an ancient form of self-massage that improves circulation and strengthens your Wei Qi. Wei Qi is your defensive Qi. It is a protective shield of energy that surrounds your muscles, fascia and skin. The Wei Qi supports your immune system that protects you from colds, flus and viruses. Since the wei qi surrounds your skin one of the best techniques to enhance this protective shield is by slapping the body. Since body tapping is both purging and tonifying, this sequence can be done any time of day. You can do it before or after any routine in the VOD library, and you can also pair is with your other favorite activities including meditation. It is a wonderful way clear pathogenic Qi, harvest the good Qi and invigorate your body.
Ba Duan Jin - Eight Silk Brocades (21 min)
The Eight Silk Brocades is a Qigong Flow sequence of 8 movements that dates back to the 12th century. Originally documented as a medical Qigong to promote longevity and health, the Ba Duan Jin has been interpreted in hundreds of variations and forms. This routine follows the Daoist form, which compared to Buddhist forms, are more Yin and soft.
Like all Qigong Flow forms, the Eight Silk Brocades is meant to be repeated and practiced daily as preventative medicine. Although this serves as a complete routine, I also recommend doing some extra Purging warm ups beforehand.
Filmed in the Zloty Potog golden forest in Poland.
(40 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR HAPPY LUNGS
This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the lungs and immune system.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the lungs are the "commanders of Qi", they are foundation of our vitality and a healthy immune system. In five element theory, the lungs resonate with the metal element and are most influential in the season of AUTUMN. Inspired by the Chinese spirit animal of the lungs, the tiger, this flow uses invigorating warms ups, healing sounds and flowing movements to access your internal power. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi!
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(40 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR HAPPY LUNGS (NO MUSIC VERSION)
This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the lungs and immune system.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the lungs are the "commanders of Qi", they are foundation of our vitality and a healthy immune system. In five element theory, the lungs resonate with the metal element and are most influential in the season of AUTUMN. Inspired by the Chinese spirit animal of the lungs, the tiger, this flow uses invigorating warms ups, healing sounds and flowing movements to access your internal power. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi!
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(29 Min) SEATED QIGONG FLOW FOR HAPPY LUNGS
This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the lungs and immune system.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the Lungs are the "commanders of Qi", they are foundation of our vitality and a healthy immune system. In Five Element Theory, the Lungs resonate with the metal element and are most influential in the season of Autumn. It is a great routine for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time, have an injury or fatigue. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level routine with dynamic warm ups, breathing exercises and regulating flows. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi!
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Meditating during the full moon is a time of great spiritual potential for transformation and profound stillness. The Autumn Moon in particular is considered the most powerful moon in the whole year. At this pivotal transition time to Yin the outstanding Autumn moon rises early in the sky, and appears extra large and bright. It's potent energy has a direct effect on our spirit, blood and Qi. In Qigong, the yang energy effect of a full moon is considered the optimal time cultivate your Shen, or Spirit and open your Central Channel.
This Full Moon Meditation begins with Qigong energy warm ups and ends in a Neigong sequence to empower your Central Meridian with moonlight. It's a great way to purge, tonify and raise your vibration.
(35 min) LATE SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO PURGE
Purging exercises are used to cleanse the body of acquired Qi and to release Qi stagnation. We commonly acquire Qi from toxins in food, medications, air pollution, negative emotions, old emotions, low energy situations, and electromagnetic radiation (especially if you fly a lot).
A purging practice for late summer focuses on cleansing the spleen, stomach, and digestive system, as well as transforming the emotional toxin of worry. The first half of this routine uses body tapping and Earth Purification exercises to detoxify the digestive system, clear cold stagnant energy and ignite the digestive fire. The last part of the routine introduces purging flows designed to smooth the Qi field and purify the central meridian, restoring balance and harmony to the system.
Nearly everyone can benefit from purging exercises. Those who should not do purging Qigong are those who have weak or deficient Qi. When the Qi is weak, the body is trying to heal so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify.
Fun tip: use a YOQI bean bag instead of your hand when doing the body tapping!
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(32 min) LATE SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY
To tonify means to strengthen. Tonification Qigong flows nourish the organs, promote a smooth flow of Qi through the meridians and fortify the Qi in the energetic reservoirs.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the dominant organs of late summer are the spleen and stomach. Tonifying the spleen and stomach (also called fortifying the spleen) can increase immunity, improve digestion, blood flow and stamina, as well as promote mental clarity and focus.
The energetic phase of this season is the Earth Phase. Earth holds the center of balance in the rhythm of yin and yang. Therefore, tonficiation for this period also focuses on balancing yin and yang within and connecting to the forces of Heaven (yang), Earth (yin) and Human (Qi).
This routine is a powerful alchemy of practices that are designed to tonify the spleen, the stomach and the Four Golden Wheels (the Lower Dantian, Middle Dantian, Upper Dantian and central meridian). The routine begins by building Qi in the Lower Dantian, then progresses through meridian tracing and earth flows, finishing with the Three Forces Standing meditation.
The Three Forces is an essential practice that empowers your dantian energy centers by connecting to the Three Forces of nature (Heaven, Earth and Human). The postures build a strong foundation for your energy body and transform worry into the virtues of trust and confidence. Over time this practice will train you to develop concentration and confidence, ultimately plugging you in to your highest potential.
Most everyone can benefit from tonification Qigong. Those who should be careful with tonification are those who are in an acute stage of a flu, virus or disease. There are specific tonification exercises for diseases such as cancer that focus in on specific organs and these should be prescribed through personal consultation with a medical Qigong doctor.
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(30 min) LATE SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE
Circulation Qigong flows irrigate the meridian pathways, nourish the tissues, energize organs, recycle energy, and build internal power and strength. It is suggested to cleanse and strengthen the Qi sufficiently in your body before circulating it. For most people, doing a few purging and tonification exercises is a sufficient way to prepare the body for circulation, and these are included in the beginning of this routine.
Qigong circulation practices for the late summer season focus on promoting a smooth flow of Qi that is connected to the earth element. The Earth Phase controls stability, mental focus and vitality. This sequence uses a set of Qigong flow progressive loops that is designed to build Qi in the Lower Dantian and empower your central meridian. You will learn how to draw energy into the Lower Dantian from the forces of Heaven and Earth, energy ball techniques and how to create the “golden elixir pill” with nature's essence.
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(24 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR DAILY BALANCE
Sustaining balance and coherence between the mind, emotions and body is the basic principle of all the Asian healing arts. Qigong Flow for Daily Balance follows the Six Phases of Qi Flow and contains many fundamental and effective Qigong movements that all beginners should be familiar with. I also included my new favorite flow called "Crane Flies Through the Four Seasons", which is designed to balance your Heart and Lungs, thus supporting your energy through the transition from Summer to Autumn (in the northern hemisphere), or Winter to Spring (in the southern hemisphere).
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(16 min) This short routine designed to get your inner Metal Element in balance and harmony. It is great for the lungs, large intestine, opening the chest and boosting the immune system.
( 15 min) QIGONG FLOW TO BALANCE THE WATER ELEMENT
Water element flows are characterized by soft gentle movements and relaxation. These flows are wonderful to do to tune into your creative source energy, tap into the flow of nature or boost your energy when you feel tired.
This Qigong Flow routine for the Water Element is a complete set designed to purge, tonify and regulate the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder. Flow 15 minutes a day and keep the stagnation away!
(17 min) SPRING SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO BALANCE THE WOOD ELEMENT
This Qigong Flow routine for the Wood Element is a complete set designed to purge, tonify and regulate the Liver and Gall Bladder. Flow 15 minutes a day and keep the stagnation away!
(17 min) SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO BALANCE THE FIRE ELEMENT Tune into your internal Fire Element and open your heart! Fire is the element of alchemy, the sacred fire of love, joy and compassion. Compassion means "with passion" and is the passion for existence, the passion to be alive and experience all realities. This Qigong Flow routine for the Fire Element is a complete set designed to purge, tonify and regulate the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericaridium and Triple Burner. Its great to do if you feel depressed, lonely, burnt out, unmotivated or disconnected. Flow 15 minutes a day and keep the stagnation away!
(16 min) This short routine designed to get your inner Earth element in balance and harmony. It is great for digestive health, boosting the immune system and cultivating energy in the Lower Dantian, our energy bank account.
(38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY SPLEEN
A complete Qigong flow routine to purge, tonify and nourish the spleen and stomach. It is great for digestive health, boosting the immune system and cultivating energy in the Lower Dantian, our energy bank account.
A happy spleen is a stable spleen. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen and stomach resonate with the vibration of the earth element and the season of PRE-AUTUMN, sometimes called "Indian Summer". The routine uses specific Qigong movements that cultivate centering and grounding. Movements focus on breathing exercises, heaven and earth flows and energy ball techniques that activate the lower abdomen and nourish the stomach and spleen meridians.
Shot in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
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(38:31 minutes) NO MUSIC- QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY SPLEEN
A complete qigong flow routine to purge, tonify and nourish the Spleen and Stomach. It is great for digestive health, boosting the immune system and cultivating energy in the lower dantian, our energy bank account.
Details: A happy spleen is a stable spleen. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen and stomach resonate with the vibration of the earth element and the season of late Summer, sometimes called "Indian Summer". The routine uses specific qigong movements that cultivate centering and grounding. Movements focus on breathing exercises, heaven and earth flows and energy ball techniques that activate the lower abdomen and nourish the stomach and spleen meridians. Shot in Joshua tree national park, California.
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(37 min) THREE FORCES STANDING MEDITATION.
Standing Qigong forms have been a fundamental practice in Qigong for centuries. The words Sān Tǐ Shì literally mean “three body potential” or the Three Forces. The three forces are Heaven, Earth and Human. They are also called the Three Treasures.
This practice is a standing meditation that is made up of five static holding postures. The postures attune your energy to these primary forces of nature through the combination of physical alignment, willpower and relaxation. The Three Treasures Standing Meditation is a training of your willpower. It cultivates focus, perseverance, sensitivity and intention. This practice is great to do when you feel out of balance. It can help you to stop being pushed around, follow through with plans, stop procrastinating, initiate change and build resolve to overcome a difficult situation. Its also effective to help insomnia and boost the immune system. Over time this practice will train you to develop concentration and confidence, plugging you into your highest potential.
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(31 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR HEALTHY CONFIDENCE is a fun and dynamic routine that empowers the emotional virtue of winter called zhi. Zhi means willpower and is governed by the kidneys. In the chakra system it is the third chakra. When one's willpower is weak one generally lacks ambition and has low self-esteem. When one's willpower is too aggressive or "over willful" there can be arrogance, egotism, over ambition and eventually burnout. A healthy state of willpower brings an alignment with the right relationship to all beings and a natural sense of confidence that promotes peace.
Filmed in Panama City, Panama
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(25 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR LOVE
Love is the frequency of joy, care, and connection. Qigong Flow in Love is designed to help you tune into the love that exists within you and expand your capacity to love. The routine uses the YOQI Six Phases of Qigong Flow method designed to purge old energy, activate your Middle Dantian, the heart center, and raise your internal love vibration.
(30 min) THE THREE FIRES, SIX DIRECTIONS & OPENING THE MICROCOSMIC ORBIT
The universe is an abundant source of energy. Thousands of years ago, pioneers of consciousness in China discovered how to tap into this energy. They discovered that we are born with cosmic power and that the way to tap into it is through our inner universe. The Three Fires and Six Directions is a Qigong form designed to connect with universal energy and transform it within our body. This technique trains the mind power to combine with Qi power that is our birthright.
The Three Fires refer to the fire energy of the universe within our body. They are the Dantian Fire, the Kidney Fire and the Heart Fire. The Dantian Fire is the absorption fire in the lower abdomen. The Kidney Fire is the adrenal fire; it is the yang within yin. The Heart Fire is the Imperial Fire; it is the yin within yang. We are all born with a vital connection to the universe through these Three Fires, but as we age the fires can become weak. Activating the Three Fires awakens our connection to the primordial force that we are all born with and vitalizes our body-mind-spirit.
The Six Directions flow trains us to expand awareness and open our Qi to receive healing power from the Universe. Practicing this daily increases healing power.
The Microcosmic Orbit (also called the Small Heavenly Circuit) is the body's major energy pathway that runs up the back of the body and down the front of the body. Opening the Microcosmic Orbit is an exercise that activates the points along the pathway to clear blockages and prepare for the Small Circulation of Light practice.
This sequence is a Universal Healing Tao practice as currently taught by Master Mantak Chia at Tao Garden (2018). It is a foundational form that can be practiced in addition to other routines.
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(25 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR LOVE (NO MUSIC)
Love is the frequency of joy, care, and connection. Qigong Flow in Love is designed to help you tune into the love that exists within you and expand your capacity to love. The routine uses the YOQI Six Phases of Qigong Flow method designed to purge old energy, activate your Middle Dantian, the heart center, and raise your internal love vibration.
(73 min) YIN YOGA & THE MICROCOSMIC ORBIT
This YOQI YIN essential class is a signature YOQI practice that combines yin yoga with Qigong with focus on the Taoist Microcosmic Orbit. The routine begins with neigong exercises to open and activate the orbit points. Phase two moves into yin yoga postures that focus on the spinal cord joints. The last phase of the routine uses a special breath technique called "xi breathing" followed by a seated silent Microcosmic Orbit meditation.
The Microcosmic Orbit is a circular pathway of energy that runs up and down the spine. Moving energy through the orbit is classic Taoist meditation that balances yin and yang energy in the body, nourishes all 12 meridians, circulates and refines the Qi. It is an essential Qigong practice for internal energy transformation. Yin yoga effectively releases the fascia and promotes Qi flow. It is a wonderful way to prepare the body for the Microcosmic Orbit meditation.
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(35 min) SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO PURGE
The element of the summer is Fire, but too much Fire or Heat disturbs the heart. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, when heat collects in one area of the body this is called “fire poison", otherwise known as inflammation. Summer, being the hottest time of the year, is prone to its own two unique imbalances called Summer Heat and Summer Damp. This can manifest in the form of physical heat and emotional heat. The Summer Purge routine focuses on exercises that clear heat, calm emotional heat and move the Qi in the blood. The routine ends with gentle progressive loops that balance yin and yang energy in the body, creating a harmonious and balanced state of joy and calmness within.
Nearly everyone can benefit from purging exercises. Those who should not do purging Qigong are those who are seriously ill and have weak or deficient Qi. When the Qi is weak, the body is focused on healing so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify.
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(30 min) SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY
Summer is a powerful time to attune to the sun’s yang energy for expansion, joy and connection to the world around us. Our internal sun, called the Imperial Fire or Sacred Fire, resides in the heart center. To sustain a steady flame of fire for expansion, we need to first create an ample amount of energy in the body through tonification practices. When the sacred fire burns steady, expansion happens effortlessly and we feel joy and happiness for no reason at all.
In this routine we begin by generating Qi internally by “Warming the Stove”, a Dantian Activation sequence that uses dantian breathing and reverse breathing methods to conserve and activate the Original Force. This is followed by energy warm ups for the spinal cord and silk reeling exercises that nourish the kidneys (water element) and heart (fire element). The routine ends by collecting Qi from the cosmic forces of Heaven and Earth through the Six Directions Flow, further energizing and tonifying the system.
Most everyone can benefit from tonification Qigong. Those who should be careful with tonification are those who are in an acute stage of a flu, virus or disease. There are specific tonification exercises for diseases such as cancer that focus in on specific organs and these should be prescribed through personal consultation with a medical Qigong doctor.
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(32 min) SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE
Circulation Qigong exercises irrigate the meridian pathways, nourish the tissues, energize organs, recycle energy, and build internal power and strength. It is suggested to build up Qi sufficiently in the body before circulating it. For most people, doing a few purging and tonification exercises is a sufficient way to prepare the body for circulation, and these are included in the beginning of this routine.
Qigong circulation practices for the summer focus on cultivating the fire element, expanding your capacity to love and be loved. In this routine you will learn specific Qigong flows that circulate energy through the blood, empower the heart center and balance yin and yang in the body. One of the keys to cultivating summer and accessing the heart energy is enjoyment and laughter. So have fun with it, and feel the Qi flow!
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(32 min) SUMMER SERIES: SEATED QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY HEART
Traditional Chinese Medicine the energy of summer resonates with the heart and small intestine. Qigong Flow for a Happy Heart is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the heart and small intestine. The exercises work with the Fire Element meridians to ignite our internal power and move through a process of internal alchemy. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level routine with dynamic flows and holding postures designed to purge, tonify and circulate your internal Compassion Fire.
Seated Qigong is great for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time, have an injury or fatigue. Although the routine is seated in a chair, it is a moderate level routine with dynamic flows and holding postures designed to purge, tonify and circulate your internal Compassion Fire. Filmed at the ancient Buddhist temple ruins in Ayuthaya, Thailand. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi!
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(42 min) QIGONG FLOW TO ACTIVATE THE THREE TREASURES
This routine is a slow-paced Qigong Flow that is designed to activate and integrate the three main energy centers of the body, the Three Treasures. The form is considered a spiritual Qigong practice, because rather than focusing on the organs, elements and meridians for physical healing, the form works with our essential energies for self-realization.
Qigong and yoga masters emphasize that the goal of all internal alchemy practices is the transformation of the body, mind and spirit leading to the full expression of our highest potential. To do this, the masters looked within and discovered that some parts of the body have more energy than others. They called these areas of the body dantian or elixir fields. There are three main dantian: the Lower Dantian, the Middle Dantian and the Upper Dantian. The precious energies that gather in the three dantian are the Three Treasures: Jing, Qi and Shen.
The Three Treasures are the essence of our being and our connection to the Universal Forces. If we are out of balance or disconnected, these energy centers become weak. The most common imbalance is that one energy center will dominate over another creating an imbalance in the way we perceive ourselves and others. When the Three Treasures are full and integrated we feel empowered and have the energy to take our power and use it for the highest good of all beings. So, the intent of Qigong practice is to continually replenish these energies as well as to refine their quality, like refining crude oil into high octane gas. When our Three Treasures are active and integrated we feel nourished, connected and completely fulfilled. The process of refinement is a full body transformation that integrates Jing into Qi into Shen. Three Treasures Qigong Flow is the first step to activate these precious energies and integrate them in the central meridian channel.
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This routine is a 50 MINUTE special edition video for summer that is designed to tonify your energy by nourishing the Original Force internally and externally.
(50 min) SUMMER SERIES: SPECIAL EDITION QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY
This routine is a 50 MINUTE special edition video for summer that is designed to tonify your energy by nourishing the Original Force internally and externally.
We begin by generating Qi internally with “Warming the Stove”, a Dantian Activation sequence that uses dantian breathing and reverse breathing methods. This is followed by energy warm ups for the spinal cord and silk reeling exercises that nourish the kidneys (water element) and heart (fire element). The routine ends by collecting Qi externally from the cosmic forces of Heaven and Earth with the Three Fires, Six Directions and Opening the Microcosmic Orbit Qigong form.
The Three Fires, Six Directions and Opening the Microcosmic Orbit is a Qigong form designed to connect with universal energy and transform it within our body. This technique trains the mind power to combine with Qi power that is our birthright.
The Three Fires refer to the fire energy of the universe within our body. They are the Dantian Fire, the Kidney Fire and the Heart Fire. The Dantian Fire is the absorption fire in the lower abdomen. The Kidney Fire is the adrenal fire; it is the yang within yin. The Heart Fire is the Imperial Fire; it is the yin within yang. We are all born with a vital connection to the universe through these Three Fires, but as we age the fires can become weak. Activating the Three Fires awakens our connection to the primordial force that we are all born with and vitalizes our body-mind-spirit.
The Six Directions flow trains us to expand awareness and open our Qi to receive healing power from the Universe. Practicing this daily increases healing power.
The Microcosmic Orbit (also called the Small Heavenly Circuit) is the body's major energy pathway that runs up the back of the body and down the front of the body. Opening the Microcosmic Orbit is an exercise that activates the points along the pathway to clear blockages and prepare for the Small Circulation of Light practice.
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(38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY HEART (NO MUSIC UPDATED VERSION)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the energy of SUMMER resonates with the heart and small intestine. Qigong Flow for a Happy Heart is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the heart and small intestine. The exercises work with the fire element to ignite our internal power and move through a process of internal alchemy by uniting fire and water, ultimately invoking our sense of compassion and wisdom.
Filmed at the ancient Buddhist temple ruins in Ayuthaya, Thailand.
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(38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY HEART (NEW MUSIC! UPDATED VERSION)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the energy of SUMMER resonates with the heart and small intestine. Qigong Flow for a Happy Heart is a complete routine designed to purify, nourish and balance the heart and small intestine. The exercises work with the fire element to ignite our internal power and move through a process of internal alchemy by uniting fire and water, ultimately invoking our sense of compassion and wisdom.
Filmed at the ancient Buddhist temple ruins in Ayuthaya, Thailand.
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(33 min) YIN YOGA TO CULTIVATE A HIGH VIBRATION
This unique yin yoga routine is designed to embody the Four Brahamaviharas of Buddhism through posture, breath and recitation, to create a high vibration state of being. The Brahmaviharas or "Four Abodes" are Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity. When applied, the Four Abodes can change your life.
Marisa has a deep understanding of Buddhism through her 20 years of personal practice, academic studies in Comparative Religions at Long Island University and one year of participant observation in Buddhist monasteries in China, Taiwan and Thailand. She is happy to integrate these Buddhist gems into a full body experience.
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(76 min) YIN YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL BALANCE WITH THE SIX HEALING SOUNDS METHOD
Take a journey into the depths of vibrational transformation to transform negative emotions into positive virtues while releasing tension and stagnation in the connective tissues. Gain more flexibility, clear out the old and open to new possibilities.
This YOQI Yin routine skillfully combines archetypal yin yoga postures with corresponding Qigong healing sounds. You will learn how to make the sounds on all three levels: Ming (audible-physical) An (whisper-emotional) and Hua (silent-subconscious).
Filmed in the So-Cal desert in an oasis of peace, fun and sun.
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(30 min) QIGONG FLOW: MORNING ENERGIZE ROUTINE (short version)
The morning is the best time of day to cleanse the body and access the rising solar energy. This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to wake up the organs and prepare the body for the day.
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(45 min) QIGONG FLOW: MORNING ENERGIZE ROUTINE
The morning is the best time of day to cleanse the body and access the rising solar energy. This dynamic complete Qigong flow routine is designed to wake up the organs and prepare the body for the day.
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(38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY LIVER
This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the liver and gall bladder.
Inspired by the ancient swimming dragon style of Qigong this flow uses spirals and twists to release tension, detoxify the liver, nourish the tendons and get the Qi flowing. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the liver resonates with the wood element and is most influential in the season of SPRING. Cultivating your internal wood energy creates resiliency, compassion and a happy and healthy liver. Physically this routine is perfect for detoxification and longevity. Energetically this routine is great if you are seeking new perspectives and personal growth. So enjoy the scenery of the Northern California Redwoods and let's move some Qi!
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(31 min) AUTUMN SERIES: SEATED QIGONG & MEDITATION TO LET GO
The season of autumn supports our ability to let go and go with the flow. The session begins with self massage and meridian tracing to activate the lung and large intestine meridian pair to boost the immune system, prevent allergies and open our channel to let go. The meditation works through letting go on four layers: body, emotions, mind and the lung spirit.
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(33 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF (SHORT FORM)
There are hundreds of Qigong exercises to clear and transform stress, especially purging exercises. Anxiety is a more intense level of stress and has a different biological effect on the nervous system. Many people can function in a stressed state, some people can even thrive in it for a while, but anxiety is a different ball game. It is pure embodied fear and has consequences on the heart and liver. So how do we transform fear back into love? This complete Qigong flow routine combines the best of Qigong to transform stress and anxiety back into vitality. The sequence uses sound, breath, and tense and release exercises.
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(50 min) STANDING QIGONG FLOW: MEDITATION IN MOTION
This standing Qigong session guided by Marisa and Buddhist Monk Venerable Pandit Bhikku is designed to be a slow, gentle and powerful moving meditation.
The most fundamental energy practice for meditation is to move our awareness up and down the spine. In this routine we will use specific Qigong exercises to bring our awareness to the main energy channel in the body (zhong mai) and circulate Qi. The end of the video features an optional 10 minute seated guided mindfulness meditation session.
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(17 min) DANTIAN ACTIVATION SERIES PART 1: Dantian Breathing + Perineal Contraction
The most fundamental Qigong practice is to sense, feel and activate your Lower Dantian. When you train privately with a Qigong master, most often you will spend the first six months just focusing on this one area of the body. In Part 1 of this series, Marisa guides you through dantian breathing and perineal contraction techniques.
(26 min) DANTIAN ACTIVATION SERIES PART 2: Activating Dantian Fire + First Loop of the Microcosmic Orbit
The most fundamental Qigong practice is to sense, feel and activate your Lower Dantian. When you train privately with a Qigong master, most often you will spend the first six months just focusing on this one area of the body. In Part 2 of the series we focus on activating the Lower Dantian, the hui yin point and the first loop of the Microcosmic Orbit (the Small Heavenly Circuit).
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(25 min) DANTIAN ACTIVATION SERIES PART 3: Dantian Activation + Microcosmic Orbit
The most fundamental Qigong practice is to sense, feel and activate your Lower Dantian. When you train privately with a Qigong master, most often you will spend the first six months just focusing on this one area of the body. In Part 3 of the series we focus on activating the Lower Dantian and circulating energy through the full Microcosmic Orbit (the full Small Heavenly Circuit).
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(38 minutos) SPANISH EDITION (QIGONG FOR HAPPY LIVER)
Esta rutina completa de qigong está diseñada para purificar, nutrir y equilibrar el hígado y la vesícula biliar. Inspirado por el estilo antiguo del dragón de la natación del qigong este flujo utiliza espirales y giros para liberar la tensión, desintoxicar el hígado, nutre los tendones y consigue el qi que fluye. En la Medicina Tradicional China el hígado resuena con el elemento de madera. Cultivar su energía de madera interna crea resiliencia, compasión y un hígado feliz y saludable. Físicamente esta rutina es perfecta para la desintoxicación y la longevidad. Enérgicamente esta rutina es grande si usted está buscando nuevas perspectivas y crecimiento personal. Así que disfrutar del paisaje de las Secoyas del Norte de California y vamos a mover algo de qi!
In Traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness are generated by balance and harmony of the five elements. The Five Elements are Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. The Five Elements maintain balance through two cycles: Generative Cycle and Control Cycle.
The Five Element Flow in the Generative Cycle follows the natural flow of creation in nature. In this routine we will embody the elements through five Qigong flows in the generative cycle to promote growth, balance and more energy. It is a complete routine that begins with warm ups and a final integration.
In Traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness are generated by balance and harmony of the five elements. The Five Elements are Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. The Five Elements maintain balance through two cycles: Generative Cycle and Control Cycle.
The Five Element Flow in the Control Cycle follows the natural flow of balance in nature. When one element becomes too excessive then other elements can become weak. This often happens when we are too emotional or excess in our behavior and desires. In the Control Cycle, Water controls Fire. Fire controls Metal. Metal controls Wood. Wood controls Earth and Earth controls Water to promote balance. Therefore this routine is great to do if you feel out of balance, especially emotionally. It is a complete routine that begins with warm ups, with a focus on circulation flow and a final integration.
(18 Min) SEATED RELAXATION AND BALANCE
Qigong is for everyone and seated Qigong is great for those who have difficulty standing for a long period of time or balancing, have an injury or feel fatigue.
This short seated routine strings together Marisa's favorite flows for relaxation and balance using the Six Phases of Qi Flow model. Practice any time of day to refresh and renew your energy.
Enjoy the beautiful rocks of Watson Lake and let's move some Qi!
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(23 min) SOUND HEALING FOR EMOTIONAL TRANSFORMATION (simplified form)
The Tao and Chinese medicine believe that the state of our emotions is directly linked to the state of our health. If we hold on to negative emotions this creates stress on the body and harms the internal organs. The Six Healing Sounds are specific vibrations that help transform negative emotions into positive virtues. The method is a purging technique that can be used for clearing the body of toxins and stress, and creating long lasting transformation on the cellular level.
The Six Healing Sounds Method (Liu Qi Fa) dates back to the 4th century AD. The practice is recorded in the Record of Longevity and Nourishing Life (Yang Sheng Ming Lu) by Tao Hong.
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(33 min) SOUND HEALING FOR CLEARING EMOTIONAL MEMORIES (LONG FORM) The Tao and Chinese medicine believe that the state of our emotions is directly linked to the state of our health. If we hold on to negative emotions this creates stress on the body and harms the internal organs. The Six Healing Sounds are specific vibrations that help transform negative emotions into positive virtues. The method is a purging technique that can be used for clearing the body of toxins and stress, and creating long lasting transformation on the cellular level. The Six Healing Sounds Method (Liu Qi Fa) dates back to the 4th century AD. The practice is recorded in the Record of Longevity and Nourishing Life (Yang Sheng Ming Lu) by Tao Hong. There are many applications and interpretations of the sounds. This long form uses eye movements and spirals to help delete deep seated programs and memories in the mind-organ connection. NOTE: BY SUBSCRIBING @ $15/MONTH TO THE YOQI VIDEO LIBRARY YOU HAVE ACCESS TO ALL VIDEOS IN THE LIBRARY. YOU CAN CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION STATUS AT ANY TIME.
The YOQI Module 1 Training Program is an in-depth study into the practice of Qigong, Taoist Yoga, Pranayama, Buddhist and Taoist meditation. The course covers Qigong Fundamentals, and will train you in the most well-known and effective qigong methods for self-healing, stress reduction, energy enhancement, emotional balance and spiritual insight.
Included in the course are lectures, tutorials, practice sessions, audio downloads and a PDF manual. Based on classic qigong forms and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, the program follows the Six Energetic Phases of Qigong Flow, a method designed to train you how to effectively sense, feel, transform and work with qi (life force energy/prana) and teach others how to do the same.
This course is required to obtain the YOQI Instructor Certification.
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