In Chinese, De (德) means virtue—the inner power that arises through cultivating integrity and living in harmony with the Dao. Virtue is ultimately a blessing of Heaven. When we align ourselves with Heaven and Earth, we become receptive to this natural empowerment.

The empowerment of Late Summer is trust: trust in your body, trust in the Earth, and trust in your nourishing connection to Source.

This Qigong flow features the Three Forces Standing Meditation, aligning Heaven, Earth, and Humanity to awaken inner strength and stability. With special attention on the kua—the energetic gateway of the hips and pelvis—you’ll practice trusting your body’s wisdom to gently open this key area and draw Earth Qi into the lower dantian.

An open, relaxed kua creates greater freedom of movement, supports rooted alignment, and allows you to hold postures longer with less effort. Leave the practice feeling grounded, empowered, and deeply supported by the Earth beneath you.