The organs we focus on in Springtime are the liver and the gallbladder.
When functioning properly, these organs assist in the detoxification and digestive processes and the smooth flow and circulation of blood and Qi energy throughout the body.
The intention of a Qigong practice in the Spring is to gently stretch the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the body to increase flexibility, range of motion, and the ability to move with ease in all directions.
The emotional energy of a well-functioning liver is that of patience and kindness.
Congested emotions connected with excess or stagnation related to liver impairment are anger, resentment, jealousy, and frustration. Spring is a great time to compost irritations, and inflamed aggravations.
The Gallbladder = Yang, and the Liver = Yin.
The Gallbladder stores and excretes bile, governs decision-making and planning, controls the sinews, and affects our dreams.
On an emotional level, the Gallbladder is responsible for our passion in life: inspiration, action, and assertiveness. When we are having problems making decisions or following through, feel timid or uninspired, we are experiencing an imbalance of the Gallbladder.
When the Gallbladder is balanced and its energy is flowing freely, we are happy, healthy, and passionate.
Imagine the trees and flowers around you as Spring lands in your area, the energy moves up from the roots to the new leaves and flower buds. Spring qigong leans into the wood element and finds inspiration from nature to help you clear the winter months from your body.
Beginning this practice on the Equinox, (12 hours of day and 12 hours of night ), is beneficial to balance yin/yang and invite more equilibrium.
As always, my classes are for everybody, beginners are welcome! This qigong is simple, easy to follow, and may offer powerful results after just a few minutes.
Join me by lightening our collective burden energetically, giving a good squeeze to our liver and gallbladder, and aligning with the changing season.
This course is a LIVE zoom class, each video will be uploaded afterward in the library and is yours to keep.
Each class is half an hour in length, and no is equipment needed.
Qigong is a moving meditation practice. It can be personalized to your own abilities. With this practice, you can learn to trust your own energy and body by honoring what you experience.
No experience is needed. Good for children and elders and everyone in between.
This practice is safe if you are pregnant. (Do not practice if you feel sick, such as a cold or flu. Rest and recover before you attempt to move qi.)
