Have a GREAT weekend 😀

We got close to a foot of snow in Boulder, and today was a beautiful bluebird day, so I practiced in the neighborhood park. It was the first time I've ever done Qigong/Tai Chi outside in the snow! It was a great experience connecting with all the elements around me!

The BEAUTY OF FALL IS found in its vibrant COLORS OF RED, ORANGE, YELLOW and BROWN! It is a SYMBOL of TRANSITION, CHANGE and “LETTING GO”, releasing what no longer serves you and CULTIVATING INTERNAL STRENGTH!! May you find vibrant colors like the FALL LEAVES in your DAILY PRACTICE of QIGONG and TAI CHI!!!

David must be rubbing off on me because I'm starting to notice the changes in myself just as he's shared. My observations are not quite as revelatory as his have been but I did notice something this morning that's a significant shift for me. As I've mentioned before, I'm an accountant and live in a world of rules and standard procedures so even though Sonny always encourages us to make the practice our own, I always focus on his movements and try my best to replicate them exactly. Today, I watched the move and then closed my eyes as I repeated the motion until he indicated that he was transitioning to a different movement. It was not intentional on my part, I just closed my eyes and did the move. I realize that's not an earth-shattering leap forward but I do think it goes to show you how our outlooks can shift even in subtle ways that we might not be noticing because we're looking for the seismic shift instead of recognizing the slight tremor.

Get ready for our upcoming qigong course: The 8 Pieces of Brocade (八段锦 Bāduànjǐn) — one of the most beloved and time-tested practices in all of Chinese health culture. Dating back nearly a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, this sequence was created to strengthen the body, nourish the organs, and support everyday vitality. The name “brocade” refers to fine, elegant silk — a reminder that these movements weave health and energy through the body as beautifully and smoothly as woven cloth. At its core, the philosophy of the 8 Pieces of Brocade is simple: gentle, mindful movements can create powerful change when practiced with intention. Each piece focuses on a different function of the body — from opening the lungs and improving digestion to calming the mind and supporting the kidneys. Together, they form a complete system that balances strength and softness, grounding and lightness, effort and ease. A steady practice can help you feel centered, energized, and deeply connected from the inside out. Stay tuned. Stay rooted. Stay open🌱