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,...
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...
With three-thousand different styles of Qi Gong, students have a lot to choose from. Over the centuries and even millennia, practitioners sought to utilize the principles of Qi to cultivate the specific intentions that were important to them. The result has...
Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday. It’s a time for us to dress creatively and celebrate self-expression. In western culture, it is also typically a holiday that doesn’t encourage the healthiest eating habits. If you’re a parent, you may find yourself in a...
Two and a half years ago, Emily considered herself to be a workaholic. As a single mother and driven professional, her life comprised of working long hours and being a parent. Reflecting on her past, Emily realizes that stress and anxiety weren’t just occasional...
