Qi Gong for Beginners

 Wonderful practice for 

Health & Wellness

Dona Anderson 

Welcome and hope you'll like what I have for You today.

I started going to a Tai Chi class at a Senior Centre several years ago and when it was closed due to covid last spring we moved to an outdoors park.

We had some really chilly days, windy days, rainy, sunny and hot days - we got it all over the spring, summer and fall.

Then feeling winter coming on we eventually moved to an indoor space we could use that had space for social distancing with masks when we were allowed to gather.

During this time I also started doing Qigong on You tube. I had done a workshop years ago and knew it was similar to Tai Chi.

I have really enjoyed finding routines from several instructors and the variety sure works my mind. (My new learning)

In Qi Gong I'm learning more about how these movements support my Health and  stimulate the acupressure points, move the chi and lots more. 

Don't let those easy looking movements fool you. Some days it really takes a lot of concentration to decide what is left or right and combine foot and hand movements at the same time. 

Don't worry, it will all come together and I think as long as I'm moving, I'm doing something good for me. 

The video below is by one of the first instructors I began with.

Hope you like it and want to learn more ... 

I also feel better when I can open the window to breathe in the fresh air and hear the birds sing.

More good and healthy feelings.

A lot of the exercises can be done standing or sitting. Do what works for You to start. It's also good to have a chair near by for support if needed.

There are many easy ways to take care of ourselves to improve our Health.  

We just have to start slowly, 

and only do what we can do. 

Stop & Rest when you need to and 

talk to your health care provider as needed.

It's always good to watch a new routine first and see if it's one that works for you or you want to find another video. (easier/less time??)

Remember this is about You not anyone else. 

There are many beginner and on going videos you can check out to find what feels right to you.

There are different time lengths from a few minutes to half hour or so.  

Somedays I might do 1 or 2 short ones and another day a longer one or whatever I have time for.

PS. In our Tai chi outdoor class there was a lady 89, who drove on her own and  came every week with a folding chair to use when she needed to rest for a bit.  

She was sure an inspiration to us "younger ones." 

Take Care - have a good week. 

This video & post is for information purposes only in our quest for Well-being. 

I wish I could share the beautiful
fragrance this lily had.

Thanks for sharing with others -

links below.

Breathe to Heal - Ted Talk x Cape May - Max Strom

We seem to be right in the 
middle of his message from 5 years ago.

Dona Anderson

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I saw this video last December and knew  I 
needed to share it here with You. 

What he says is something we need to hear. 

Back in 2015 the pandemic would have been thought of as unbelievable yet the World continues to go through it.

I hope you'll take the next 18 minutes and watch - it may change the rest of your life and is something you can pass on to help others.

Very important and Easy!

Breathe out to start

Inhale for a count of 4

Hold for a count of 7

Exhale for a count of 8

Repeat 4 or 5 times

PS I always love gently moving the breath and this exercise is one we can do easily.

Also I'd like to just add in a personal note that I find the breath work on the side ribs helps me if I get one of those winter colds and cough a lot.

Have a wonderful week. 
Stay safe &
have fun practicing calm.

Links for sharing below helps send 

Wellness around the WORLD!

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Always consult your health care providers as needed.

Pelvic Floor Relaxation Exercises for Pelvic Pain

Realizing the Importance of something we do all day long.

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A few months back I was having some pelvic pain on and off over a couple of days.

I had been been exercising the day before but just doing what I usually did.

Couldn't figure it out so I spent some time online searching for what was wrong and if I was going to ...

No Drama or Stress here ...

I guess a lot of us do the Google searches for reasons and symptoms

Luckily I was feeling Ok the next day.

Thank Goodness.

Anyway through my searching I found this video which reminded me to use my breath which helped me to relax the pain and spasms.

So OK, really this was not funny. 

WHY - Because I use breathing techniques for opening my body in Yoga all the time for years but in my discomfort, I didn't think about it when I needed it.

I hadn't thought about it for relaxing the muscles, the rest of my body, and especially my mind.

Luckily it went away or my next step was - a visit to my Doctor.

I thought I'd share my story and the video if you want to watch it or save it for a resource. 

What reminders do you use to support your health.

Take Care.

Coming up in February - 

it's time again to soothe our Heart 

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Get started with this post from 2015,
a relaxing Heart Meditation video - enjoy.

This post and video is for general information only.

Always consult your Health Care Professionals 

as needed for information & treatment.