Qi Gong for Lymphatic Flow Workshop

A live virtual workshop with Lee Holden. Streamed online in HD.

Get your qi moving, and your fluids will follow.

Your lymphatic system is the garbage collection service of a busy city. Every day, it gathers excess fluid, carries away waste, and clears out what your body no longer needs.

But here's the thing most people don't know: lymph has no pump of its own.

Your blood is like the heart of your body, while your lymph depends solely on you—your breath, movement, and the gentle rhythm of squeezing and releasing your muscles. When you sit for too long, breathe shallowly, or hold tension for weeks, your body's natural cleanup process slows. Waste and congestion build up, making you feel heavy, puffed up, foggy, and stuck.

Qi Gong pumps your lymphatic system.

Deep, rhythmic breathing activates the thoracic duct, the lymphatic system's primary vessel. Movement through the chest, abdomen, hips, and legs provides the gentle compression that encourages lymph flow. As the qi begins to circulate, many people immediately notice sensations such as warmth in the belly, tingling in the palms, and a sense of lightness returning to the legs.

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What we hold in the heart, we hold in the body.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, lymph is more than fluid; it is like an inner river that reflects how smoothly you navigate your emotional life. Qi influences water flow, and when qi stagnates, it pools in the waters.

Worry and overthinking exhaust the Spleen. When you "over-chew" a problem, circulation slows and the whole system bogs down.

Grief and sadness settle heavily in the chest, tightening the Lungs. Shallow breathing starves your main lymph pump of the motion it needs to clear waste.

Fear and insecurity drain the Kidneys, your foundation of inner warmth. Without that fire, fluids cool and pool, especially in the lower body and legs. When fear gives way to trust, the Kidneys can warm and move the body's waters again.

Held-back frustration freezes or knots the qi. Frozen and knotted qi means stagnant fluid.

Stuck lymph raises a simple question: Where are you clinging too tightly? Are old wounds, past chapters, and burdens draining your spirit?

This is why fall is an ideal time for this practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn corresponds to the Lungs and the theme of letting go. Just as trees shed their leaves effortlessly, this workshop encourages you to do the same through your body.

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In this workshop, you will:

• Experience a complete Qi Gong practice for the chest, abdomen, hips, legs, and lower body, designed to get your lymph flowing
• Understand how the Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, and Triple Burner work together to move qi and fluids through the body
• Open the chest and deepen your breath to activate your body's natural lymph pump and create more space around grief
• Lift the heaviness of worry and overthinking while nourishing Spleen qi
• Build warmth and steadiness in the lower body by strengthening Kidney qi
• Learn simple acupressure points to complement your lymphatic practice
• Take home a letting-go sequence you can return to any time you feel physically or emotionally stuck

Lee will lead you through lecture, practice, and a live Q&A session, ending with a brief integration exercise so you can experience the flow in your own body.

No previous Qi Gong experience needed. You can adapt every movement to your comfort and ability.

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Your workshop bonuses:

• Lymphatic Flow Routine: A 20 to 30 minute Qi Gong practice that moves qi through the chest, belly, and legs. It’s gentle enough to do any day, and it’s especially helpful on mornings when your body feels heavy, puffy, or stuck.
• Acupressure and Self-Massage for Lymphatic Flow: A guided session where Lee shows you how to work key points and use simple self-massage techniques to open the channels and release stuck qi. You’ll learn where to press, how much pressure to use, and how to follow the natural direction of lymphatic flow and the meridians.
• Lymphatic Flow Presentation and Acupressure Point Guide (PDF): Lee’s presentation notes on how the Spleen, Lung, Triple Burner, and Kidneys govern fluids, along with a clear guide to every point from the session and extra resources. It’s a handy reference to keep nearby, so you can return to the teachings and practices on your own.

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Join Lee Holden live

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm Pacific
3.5 hours of lecture, Qi Gong practice, a 10-minute break, and live Q&A

The Qi Gong for Lymphatic Flow Workshop is $97.

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Can't make it live?

No worries. We'll upload the complete replay a few days after the event, allowing you to stream it online or download it for practice anytime. Even if Sunday gets hectic or your internet is unreliable, you'll still have access.

Please note: if you usually have trouble streaming HD video, the live event may not be the best fit, but the replay will be available to you.

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