We're more than halfway through summer here in Alberta, Canada. What does the rest of August have in store for you? Or maybe I should ask, how do you wish to experience the month of August? In our private community, Energy in Motion, we have been talking a lot about...
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Three Exercises to Support Vitality in Winter
How is winter treating you so far (unless you are in the southern hemisphere, then how is summer treating you?)? As the Five Elements teach, we are in the Water Element of Winter. Traditionally this was a time of storage of crops, stillness, rest, conservation,...
A broken leg in Mexico
I broke my leg in Mexico last week! I figured you could use a distraction today...amirite? It's true! Last Monday, as I was enjoying my work/play time in Baja, Mexico having just wrapped up my first Qigong by the Sea retreat, we headed out for a bike ride into the...
Finding Peace in the Earth Element
I hope you are settling into fall and have been able to find patience for the Earth and the Elements. In Alberta, Canada, we have been getting snow and rain almost every day for a few weeks (well truthfully the snow started last week...but that's waaayy...
Deep breathing significantly improves health and longevity
Did you know that medical science has proven that people with fewer breaths per minute tend to be healthier and live longer than those who breathe more rapidly? It’s true! I checked out the research myself (my science-brain is so happy right now)! In general, the...
Harmony of the Universe Qigong Exercise
Here is one of my favourite Qigong movements. Harmony of the Universe is a Spring Forest Qigong Movement (created by Master Chunyi Lin). This movement brings about a great sense of peace and balance within me. It is good for balancing the left and right...
