How do you spend the first 30 minutes of your day? Whether you’re a busy parent or an overwhelmed student, life has a lot of demands to throw at you. While upholding your responsibilities to others is a noble decision, it’s also important to honor your...
The new year is a time to welcome in the power of transformation! Whatever it is that you’re seeking to create in your life, you can look forward to new opportunities and possibilities in 2023. On New Year’s Day, people around the world spend time reflecting on the...
At their core, the winter holidays are all about celebrating love! Sharing meals, giving gifts, and participating in festivities are all ways in which we seek to express our generosity and connect with those we care about. Although the manifestation of love...
What can we learn from the shorter days and colder nights that winter brings us? In Qi Gong, we’re constantly seeking to embody the lessons that the seasons offer. During summer, we shared a blog post about the year’s longest day—the Summer Solstice. Today, we’re...
Stress and anxiety are all too common during the holiday season! While many of us welcome the festivities that the holidays bring, the celebrations are not without their own set of challenges. Last week we discussed ways in which we can experience less stress and more...
The holidays are a time for celebrating relationships and cultivating joy. While there are many specific rituals and holidays that people participate in, the intentions are usually pretty similar. We all want to experience a positive connection and love with those we...
When it comes to happiness and joy, there is nothing that is more important than our experience of gratitude. Feelings of appreciation bring us closer to one another and make everything in life feel richer and more vibrant. When gratitude permeates our being,...
Recovering from surgery can be a long and difficult process. If you’ve ever gone through a medical operation, you know it can lead to pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Depending on the procedure, it can sometimes cause unforeseen changes to your body. Basically,...
As one of the most powerful ways to cultivate health and vitality, Iron Shirt Qi Gong has attracted practitioners for thousands of years. In our last blog post, we discussed the origin and principles of the unique practice. Today, we’re going to dive in deeper to...
