Eastern philosophies such as Qigong and Tai Chi measure good health by the health of the internal organs. In the east, it is common to tap the abdominal area to show strength while in the western world we flex and point to our biceps. In this class, we will massage our internal organs and spine through movement to all directions: forward, backwards, left, right, up, and down. Using the mind, deep breathing, and a gentle movement of the abdominal and back muscles we will first cleanse and then nourish our internal organs. Eastern philosophies believe that some of the traumas that we go through in life can get stored in our physical and energetic bodies, especially in our internal organs. To dissolve that tension or what eastern philosophies refer to as “energy stagnations” or “impurities” we will melt away stress with our mind using the ancient Chinese metaphor “Solid to Liquid and Liquid to Gas” the same way that an ice cube melts into water and then evaporates into the air. 

Some of what we will learn and practice in this 45 minute class: Forward Spine Waves, Empty Full Moon, Rib Massage, Sea Saw Breath, Lung Massage, Climb the Ladder, Horse Stance, Up Like Smoke/Down Like a feather, Organ Tapping 

Most exercises, in this class, can be practiced sitting, standing, or lying down.

Tags: Breathing, Chi Kung, Healing, Mindfulness, Relaxation