Finger Qigong Strengthening the Fingers

Finger strength is so very important to our daily lives, from opening a lid to climbing up on a tractor to rising up from sitting on the floor. Qigong offers a number of movements, flows and exercises that can significantly improve finger strength. Kevin talks about three simple Qigong and TCM based exercises you can do in a chair, or the floor or in your bed. Strong and flexible fingers and hands are a predictor of improved health as we age. The YOQI® Yi Jin Jing flow incorporates a number of hand and finger exercises Kevin uses on a daily basis. Finger strength is very important to navigating the aging process.

Seated Prayer Hands Qigong for Seniors

This seated Qigong flow, known as Prayer Hands, was taught to me by my YOQI® teacher, Marisa and truly facilitates moving the flow of Qi through the sides, back, neck, shoulders and down the arms into our hands. Prayer Hands is a wonderful meditative flow that moves Qi potential through Lao Gong, Pericardium 8 point in our palms while stretching all three important deltoid muscles. Keeping the deltoids stretched and free from stagnation is key for managing shoulder health and minimizing frozen shoulder risk as we age. Be Blessed with Qi!

Qigong for Seniors, Fisherman Casts A Net

Moving Qi on the Beach as though we are casting a fishing net.  Circulates blood & qi throughout our shoulders, waist and back.  Massages our internal abdominal organs.  Be blessed with Qi!

Playful Qi, The Many Directions of Qi Flow

Playful Qi Flow. Once we tune our body to oneness with Qi flow we can playfully move along with our energy flow patterns. Qi moves in many directions! Moon in Scorpio tonight - water element! Play with the kidney & lung channel Qi flow! Our YOQI® training teaches us to be cognizant and sensitive to how Qi moves in, out & through our body. Love this fun flow that opens out Lung and Kidney Channels.

Trauma Surgery Survivor with Shoulder Pain? Lets Move Healing Qi!

Last week we discussed the three deltoids muscles and how we can keep them mobile and manage shoulder pain. This week we discuss the four muscles beneath the deltoids - and these are commonly referred to as the rotator cuff muscles; the Teres minor, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Subscapillaris.  Lets look at some easy, fun Qigong flows to help manage the health of our shoulders and their supporting muscles.

Regulating the Qi and Microcosmic Orbit, Two Qigong Flows to Start Any Workout With

Qigong for Seniors. Start moving the Qi in any workout with these two flows, Regulating the Qi and Microcosmic Orbit. Regulating the Qi facilitates the rising, expanding and falling of Qi while the Microcosmic Orbit balances Qi flow up the Du Mai, over Bai Hui and down the Ren Mai, integrating Qi throughout the Triple Warmer. These two Qigong flows are a good way for Seniors to keep their shoulders flexible and energy flowing.

Lotus Grows From the Mud Lido Beach Moon & Sunrise Qigong

Another one of my favorite YOQI® Qigong moves, Lotus Grows from the Mud flow on beautiful North Lido beach in Sarasota, Florida. Lotus flow symbolizes renewal and rebirth and I'm reminded of some of the historical Oriental art pieces depicting the lotus plant as clasping a newborn baby in its leaves. This flow balances the Chong Mai central channel Qi flow while allowing us to gather and integrate Earthly Yin Qi and Heavenly Yang Qi. The imagery of the lotus blossom opening is so beautiful and awakens my shen spirit. #YOQI® #Qigong #yangsheng #KevinSonger #sarasotaqigong #floridaqigong

Drawing Down the Heavens, Qigong on the Beach for Seniors

Drawing Down the Heavens this morning's North Lido Beach Qigong Practice. Drawing Down the Heavens is one of the basic, fundamental movements/flows of Qigong and is often used to integrate Qi and balance our Triple Warmer. We begin feet shoulder width apart in Wuji posture, beginning to gather earthly Qi with our palms facing earth. On the inhale we raise our arms, rotating palms up to the heavens to gather heavenly qi. This sunrise came to my face, balancing my Ren channel while the moonlight across my back flowed into my Du Mai. Yin and Yang dance in nature. Qigong is a such a fulfilling path to experiencing the Tao. #YOQI® #Qigong YangSheng #KevinSonger

YOQI® Qigong has healed my body.

I give credit to the gentle flowing movements of my YOQI® Qigong practice for healing much of my post surgery health issues.  Always grateful for western medicine and how my kidney cancer and aortic dissections were/are treated & managed, however surviving survival I credit YOQI® qigong with.

Why I Will Practice YOQI® Qigong Every Day, The Rest of My Life

Xi Sui Jing Part Two of Four, North Lido, Nov 24

 Here is Part two of four in the Xi Sui Jing, Bone Marrow Washing flow.

This Qigong practice involves specific breathing techniques, body postures, and visualization to stimulate the flow of Qi (life force) through the body, with a focus on reaching the deep tissues including the bone marrow. Xi Sui Jing is one of my favorite Qigong flows and has been part of my aortic rupture & cancer healing practices for years. Be Blessed & Filled with Qi! #YOQI® Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine