If you live in the United States, you’re already familiar with our cultural value of hard work and discipline. Indeed, it can be extremely rewarding to direct your energy in work that you truly believe in. Many of our greatest creations are the result of focus,...
For many of us, our first experience of Qi Gong is both moving and inspirational. We quickly experience a feeling of deep relaxation, the release of tension, and the soothing yet uplifting sensation of Qi. Once your “AHA” moment happens you know the power of Qi Gong,...
By Kerrie Womersley With so many wellness modalities, practices and products to choose from these days, it can be quite overwhelming to figure out what we need for our own healing and growth. Some people will sample everything to find the “missing piece”...
We all know there are a million different pieces of advice about how to eat well. Most of the information we receive talks about calories, carbs, cholesterol, and sugar. While these are important to consider, there are also deeper, underlying factors that determine...
As humans, we’re constantly integrating new information and responding to the world around us. While many of us may perceive our actions to be conscious decisions, much of what we do is driven by impulse and instinct. We’ve evolved to have a nervous system that is...
A full breath of healthy air nourishes your entire body! On your inhale, you take in fresh oxygen, which enters your bloodstream and flows to every cell. On your exhale, you let go of the past and release that which no longer serves you. Your breath is an essential...
The lower back is an important center of energy, movement, and support. It carries our upper body and reflects a delicate balance of flexibility and strength. A strong lower back allows us to use our body in a variety of ways, while a stiff or painful back inhibits...
From before birth until your last breath, your heart works tirelessly to keep your Qi flowing. No part of your being is more consistent or essential than your heart. It circulates blood, processes emotions, and proves that you’re alive. As such an important part...
