About Qigong to Build Resilience & Foster Inner Peace...

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The season of Spring is a time of action, change, and rebirth.  Spring resonates with the “Wood Element” in traditional Chinese medicine and with the vibration of the Liver, as well as its corresponding yang organ, the Gallbladder.

 

Wood is esteemed for its resiliency.  It offers us a combination of both strength and flexibility in our lives.  Wood exemplifies the energy of growth and “pushing through” or persevering through challenging times.  It is a very active energy that allows for a lot of movement and progress, both internally and externally. Therefore, it is a good time of year for us to work on dissolving any energetic blockages! 

 

Thus, we will begin our Qigong Class with a flow routine designed to purify, nourish, and build resilience in our liver and gallbladders. We will do this by releasing pent up anger and frustrations that can be suppressed and stored in the liver, with the ultimate goal of bringing us a renewed sense of well-being and inner peace.

 

Cultivating our internal wood energy creates not only resiliency, but compassion and kindness – the virtues of the liver.  Physically, this flow routine is perfect for detoxification and longevity.  Energetically, this routine is great if you are seeking new perspectives and personal growth.

 

These beautiful movements will also include the ancient “Swimming Dragon Style” of Qigong, which uses spirals and twists to release tension, nourish the tendons, and get the Qi flowing in beneficial ways throughout the body.  Dragon flows also support your ability to grow and take action in life. These movements can assist you if you are feeling stuck or experiencing agitation in life. Dragon flows are also great to boost your inspiration and access your inner vision.  

 

We will finish class with a series of exercises to boost our eye vitality.  It is said that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”.  Spiritual traditions around the world all recognize the connection between our eyes and our spirit. In Traditional Chinese medicine, the health of a person’s spirit is connected to the health of their organs. Eye Qigong is the Daoist method to cultivate Qi in the eyes and nourish the spirit.

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Come join our class to learn how to cultivate smooth and abundant Qi, allowing you to feel more vibrant, emotionally balanced, and energetically aligned with the season’s growth energy.  Be prepared to mindfully move your body, breathe deep, and rise into the Soul of Spring!

 

More About Eye Qigong:

 

Our eyes are also connected to the Wood Element and our Liver energy. When our Wood Element is strong, we have better eye health and vision. Therefore, our eye exercises will focus on cultivating the Wood Element and channeling Wood’s energy directly to our eyes. When it comes to eye health, it’s important that energy is flowing properly in your face, thus we will be activating various advantageous acupressure points to stimulate healthy Qi flow to our eyes and face.

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The benefits of Eye Qigong truly are many. Physically, Eye Qigong strengthens the physical eyes and ocular muscles to relieve tired and weak eyes from over strain and tension. Since the eyes are an extension of the brain, the repetitive shifting and spirals of Eye Qigong clear stagnant energy, and circulate healthy energy. Spiritually, Eye Qigong is an effective training method to activate your intuitive center and nourish the Hun spirit.

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About Your Ethereal Soul or the “Hun”:

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Did you know that in Qigong, your ethereal soul—known as the Hun—flourishes during spring? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Hun resides in the Liver and supports your vision, creativity, and ability to take action. The Hun is governed by the Wood Element, which, like a great tree, spreads its branches toward the sky, seeking expansion and growth. When Liver Qi flows freely, we feel inspired, confident, and connected to our higher purpose. However, when Liver energy becomes stagnant, we may experience frustration, indecision, and a lack of direction.

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Spring is the optimal season to balance this energy and awaken your highest potential. This year’s Lunar Year of the Wood Snake amplifies the energy of growth and transformation, offering a potent moment to align with the natural forces of renewal, creativity, and personal empowerment. 

 

(Excerpts above taken from Terri's instructor, Marisa Cranfill of YOQI)

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What is Qigong?

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Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine.  It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Breathing is slow, long, and deep, and movements are gentle and smooth, aimed for relaxation.  No previous experience is required, and movements can be modified for the individual participant.  (Click here to learn more about Qigong and its benefits.)

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Class Details...

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Date/Time:  Saturday, March 22, 2025  (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)

 

Location:  "Sacred Fire"  (1 Main Street, Bellwood, PA, 16617)

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Important Details:  Please wear comfortable clothing for movement, and bring a water bottle.

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Class Fee:  $15

 

Registration & Payment:  To register & pay for Terri's Qigong class at Sacred Fire, please click the "Register Now" button below.  (You will be booking the workshop through the Sacred Fire website.  When booking, please note you will need to click "next available" and the March 22nd date will come up.)

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For More Information:  Please email Terri at spiritguidance33@gmail.com with any further questions!