After donning hats and scarves for months, many of us wait in anticipation for Spring. Flowers begin their energetic push as the first green shoots surface in flower beds and parks. The grass gets greener and fuller, dormant trees begin their rebirth, and birds chirp happily as they gather leaves and sticks to make their nests. For about two weeks, the weather warms. Sixty degree days become common, and on some days, the temperature even pops up to 75 degrees—or beyond. That’s when we become convinced that winter is behind us. We pack away our sweaters, and fill our closets with spring and summer clothing. Then—BOOM—it snows again.

Those 60 to 70 degree days are still part of winter—even if they might have felt like early spring. Seasonally, if winter temperatures are supposed to be between 25 to 45 degrees, but the outside temperature is really 60, the “spring” temperature is a reflection of something greater than what we can see. We don’t know what’s happening in the galaxy that is impacting the weather. We only see the effect of something that has happened as nature herself is transitioning to the next season.

Dress for the season, not the weather.

Why? Winter’s essence is cold. Even though the temperature may read 60 degrees, the essence follows the season. The cold essence is what the body reacts to. Wearing lightweight shirts, shorts, or shoes without socks requires our bodies to use extra Qi. It also opens the body up to catch something—like a heavy cold or a stomach bug—that can hide until later. Our bodies are pushed to process more and work harder than they would be if we dressed for the season. Wearing winter-appropriate clothing allows our bodies to continue our winter rest so at we don’t use up added Qi.

So, for now, bundle up. And do the same on the next 60 degree day, until spring has completed its transition. It’s only a few short weeks away!

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Tao of Morning Qigong, led by Grand Master Lu every Tuesday and Saturday morning, and Qi Thursdays, led by Dragon’s Way Qigong instructors, are great opportunities to reboot and prepare for the Spring season.

Join Us for Yin/Yang of Spring: March 22-29, 2026

Spring is around the corner! Embrace the quality of Qi flow this Spring and experience the Taoist perspective of Wu Wei. When you stop forcing, life begins to take on new meaning and flow happens naturally. Master Lu guides the group in exploring this principle of action through non-action, using it as the foundation for the journey. Goal: Support Healthy Liver Qi. Learn more and register.