Move. All healthy things in this world are in a state of motion. Think about it. When water slows to a stop, it becomes stagnant, and gross things start to take over. It's the same with us. Movement. It doesn't have to be a high intensity workout. And don't devalue a long gentle walk. Love on yourself. Go out and discover new things. Pay attention to the weather, the clouds, the plants, the bugs, animals, rocks, and people. Stop and take pictures. Try new paths. Observe the motion of your body. Observe the motion of all those things around you. Exercise is not to punish your body for misbehaving. It is a kind expression of your alignment with the movement of the universe. Sometimes it has been so long in a state of stagnation, even a walk can feel defeating. So start small. Walk around your yard and explore everything that is growing. Expand beyond your yard. Years ago when I was very pregnant, I started a walking routine. I set my alarm for 5 minutes. I would walk five minutes then turn around and go home. The next day I would do 6 minutes, then turn around and go home. I did this untill I was up to 30 minutes. After the baby was born it was so easy to do an hour, then return. Time is different now, so making time for it can be challenging. Adaption is key. Where I live, weather can be a problem. Have a plan. Either get necessary equipment to go out in every kind of weather, or make a realistic plan for indoor activity. My go to indoor activity is 40 squats after meals. 5 minutes of rebounding. Intention is to increase. And I found this Tai Chi app that I love. Tai Chi for beginners, senior. It has a 28 day challenge and it starts off slow and builds. Even the first few days are a few minutes and each day adds a minute. Try it. There is a trial period and its only $50 a year. Coupled with Pangu Shengong, the flow of qi, life force is strong. It's not just stretching and exercise, its movement, breath and lifeforce cultivation. May you discover your flow, your natural movement and fall in love with the beauty all around you.

Looking forward to continuing class after this long break. Message me with any questions. Mondays at 8 pm eastern

I asked [Master Ou] what made his qigong so powerful. He said that the real power of the qigong could be found in the opening lines traditionally stated before beginning movements. “Take kindness and benevolence as basis. Take frankness and friendliness to heart,” represents a crystallization of a deeply meaningful, profound philosophy. Put simply, Universal, unconditional love is the primary power the creator used to create existence. There is no greater power than this love. The more we align ourselves with this principle, both in actions (how we treat each other) and in thoughts and feelings (striving for inner calm, peace, and maintaining a tolerant, gentle, and open minded attitude towards other people and in our encounters with all circumstances) the healthier we become; our ability to help others grows, and our connection to the divine deepens, leading to a more profound sense of peace, happiness and wellbeing. The qigong cultivates the energy of the experience of Love, infuses it in one’s body, allowing it to permeate the heart and soul. To foster this Love, Master Ou offers a closing statement at the end of the qigong: “Speak with Reason, --trying not to bring harm through our speech by harsh words, gossip, and off-handed remarks. Treat with Courtesy ,--greeting everyone we encounter with respect and kindness regardless of how they treat us. Act with emotion, -- feeling this deep love and sincerity, and acting from that place. Accomplish results, --performing kind actions and striving for that which benefits one's' self and all with whom one interacts.” I asked if there were one best way to transform the world; would he say it was to practice this qigong? To my surprise, he answered; “The best way to be healthy, happy, and to transform the world is to try one’s very best to be kinder and more loving each day. Doing this sincerely, whether one practices Pangu Shengong or not, will improve, dramatically, one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Hello, friends. ❤️ I’ve been pretty quiet here for the last couple of months. Life asked me to turn my attention inward for a while, and more recently, my health required my full attention. I’m still finding my new rhythm, but I’m ready to begin showing up here again, one step at a time. I’ve missed our conversations, our classes, and this community. Over the next few days, I’ll be updating the calendar and sharing what’s coming next. For now, I mostly just wanted to say hello. I’m still here, and I’m very glad you’re here too. ❤️