Dear Qi Family,

The holidays may bring joy, yet they also drain a tremendous amount of Qi—mentally, emotionally, and physically. After the excitement settles, the body is often left exhausted, with very little energy to rebuild on its own.

In addition, winter’s cold places even greater demands on the body.
 Master Lu teaches that cold is a serious pathogen that pulls energy from the body and creates stagnations. When you’re young, extra reserves help you to recover quickly. But with age, much of that reserve has already been spent. That’s why it takes longer to rebound.

So, give the body a break and allow it to deeply rest. Here’s how:

Holiday Relaxation Program

(Doesn’t that sound wonderful?) Start whenever you are ready, either before or after the holidays. Don’t stress! Choose what works best for you.

Commitment to Yourself:

• Decide how long you can commit to this program. (Ideally 7-10 days)
• Make time each day to disconnect and be peaceful.
• Read a book, watch a movie, or simply do nothing.
• Cut back on computer and cell phone use.
• Remove your phone from the bedroom.
• Dress warmly and take a hot bath.
• Use a heating pad on your lower back to support Kidney Qi.
• Warm the bottoms of your feet. (Cinnamon oil, Ginger oil)

Daily Practices:

• Morning: Start with the Four Energy Gates to build a deeper relationship with your body.
• Movement: Practice The Dragon Floats on the Sea for at least 30 minutes, one to two times daily. The posture is shown in the image for in this blog and will be reviewed on Qi Thursday.
• Evening: Before bed, practice Spirit Gate Breathing to quiet the mind and support restorative sleep. Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Focus your breath on your navel. Gently and deeply breathe in, pulling in from your navel. Then gently breathe out, pushing out from your navel. Repeat, holding each inhalation and exhalation for a count of 5. (Join our complimentary workshop, Dec. 15th.)

Eating Plan:

• Keep it light. Give the body less to digest and allow the body to accumulate more Qi.
• Enjoy vegetables (steamed, roasted, sauteed), light soups, and warming teas.
  • Search our recipe database for some delicious recipes and teas.
  • Include mung bean or radish soup for gentle support.
  • Include warming spices such as pepper, ginger, cinnamon.
  • Make warming teas with warming spices, such as ginger with chamomile or spice tea.
• Avoid meat, bread, cheese, and alcohol.
• Limit yourself to one cup of coffee.

Share this 7-10 Day Holiday Relaxation Program with friends and family! Healing begins with a single intention.

Qi Thursday

Join us virtually every Thursday evening to practice The Dragon Floats on the Sea. This Qigong form will carry us through the winter season and nurture Kidney Qi. JOIN US

Yin Yang of the Season: Winter

This program opens our year-long Seasonal Series, where Master Lu reveals how Yin and Yang form the blueprint of your physical, emotional, and spiritual life. Over seven days, Master Lu will guide you to experience how your inner world responds to Winter’s Yin and Yang. Through Wu Ming Qigong practices, seasonal Eating-for-Healing principles, and insights rooted in Chinese psychology—and how your inner dialogue shapes your energy, emotions, and direction in life. This virtual program runs January 18 – 25, 2026. REGISTER