Mind, Body, Spirit

The benefits of meditation extend far beyond the visible. When we are stressed and anxious, nothing seems to calm as much as a deep, quiet breath. Spending time looking inward is powerful. But the most important part of meditation is clearing the mind. Although emptying the mind is the most important part, it’s also the […]

Mindfulness—a state of careful self-observation without judgement—is a buzz word these days. Many people practice mindful meditation, where they are guided to focus on music or images in order to turn inward and delve deeper. Clearly, this practice uses the mind. But true meditation and Qigong cannot be associated with the mind. When the mind […]

Question: What is Qi and how does Qigong help you connect to Universal energies? Answer: Qi is Universal life. So when you practice Qigong, you are practicing Universal life. You are allowing yourself to open up more so Universal life can go through you. Imagine that your body is a TV screen. Now you have […]

How do mind-body-spirit connections impact immune health? Part 1 of this two-part summary looks at the most recent scientific evidence on connecting to mind and body to undo the harmful effects of stress at the molecular level. Join us for Part 2 to explore ways Qigong maintains and harmonizes body-mind-spirit pathways for healing. Use this information […]

In TCM, we often speak about humans being part of the interconnected whole—the web of life—that includes all of Nature’s creations, from the tiniest ant to the cosmos themselves. This quote from Albert Einstein calls us to understand the simplicity and complexity of it all. A human being is a part of a whole, called […]

Compassion is the desire to lend a hand to another in need. Throughout out lives, we’ve all experienced situations where someone in need looked our way for guidance and support. But in order to truly have compassion for someone else, you must first have compassion for yourself. The first step is to spend time in […]

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You were born to add color to your corner of the world. Now that you’ve awakened your light within, let it shine.

Everything is energy. You are a child of the Universe with access to all of its power and wisdom. You are entitled to a high level of being and healing.

The body has a miraculous way of showing us what is off-balance so that we can get ourselves back on track. Learn to listen!

You don’t find joy in the light of someone else’s spirit. True joy comes from within.