The Heart of the Matter...
Is walking better than running? What about Yoga? Is Yoga the BEST thing you can do for your health?
It doesn’t matter if you practice Qigong or Yoga, enjoy Pilates or Bamboo Bodies, or prefer running over a group fitness class. The differences in each form of movement do not matter, since the theory and approach to movement remains the same. But the deeper question is, do you understand WHY you prefer the movement you enjoy and HOW it is affecting you?
This is where I can help you better understand the WHY & HOW behind your movement practice by teaching you rather than just showing you what to do.
If you simply learn techniques and movement drills without knowing the root theory and principles, your knowledge will be restricted to the branches and flower and your development will be limited.
If you’re taking the time to create this neurological change in the brain to better HOW you move, then I want you to learn
3 easy ways to bring a little more ‘heart’ into your movement
3 Tips for Making your Movement Matter
#1. TAKE SOME TIME TO TOUCH
When you connect with your body through touch, not only are you improving sensory maps in your brain to help you move more efficiently BUT you’re connecting with your Qi body in addition to your physical body.
Click here to watch my video on Instagram. And ask yourself, do you take time daily to self-massage your body?
BENEFITS:
❤️ moves Qi and creates an energetic connection
❤️ helps you move better
❤️ can diminish pain
❤️ connects with the nervous system for less anxiety
#2. RECONNECT WITH THE BREATH
Oh gosh, here I go again with the breathing sermon but I cannot stress enough how VITAL intentional breathing is for the self.
When we properly breathe, we direct Lung Qi downward and it settles the direction of the heart. In fact, your ‘demeanor’ is nourished by HOW YOU BREATHE. If you want some meaning behind the essence of YOU, then tap into intentional breathing.
Click here to watch me demonstrate 6:1 breathing technique that teaches you how to reconnect with rhythm in the body as you inhale for 5 counts and exhale for 5 counts.
BENEFITS:
❤️ Refuels the brain to better perform
❤️ Can calm the nervous system so you’re able to focus
❤️ Relieves tension in the body
❤️ Can settle minor anxiety attacks
#3. UNDERSTAND THE SHEN
The Shen is the spirit of the Heart System and during the summer we can better our health’s outcome by tapping into this spiritual connection we have within ourselves.
In addition to connecting with the body through massage and breath, we can complete our Shen Training with ZuoWang, also known as “Sitting and Forgetting”.
This is a practice that can drive MANY busy minded people (like myself) crazy! So I say to begin with an open heart and only 5 minutes of your time.
ZUOWANG FOR SHEN TRAINING
Sit some where comfortable and massage the arms, the chest, the neck, hips, legs, feet, etc.
Feel your body begin to calm as you count your breathing. Inhale 5 counts. Exhale 5 counts. Do this for one minute.
Now it’s time to let go of your body’s awareness of itself and distance yourself from the counting of the breath and allow everything to become silent in its natural rhythm.
If your mind wanders, that’s okay. Bring your mind back to your center and repeat the process of letting go of your awareness and just forget all. Just sit and forget.
Try this once a week and if you dare, 3x a week. Set a day on your calendar when you can sit for 5 minutes and teach yourself to forget to cultivate the stillness we all need in our hearts.
WANT TO BUILD ON YOUR DAILY PRACTICE?
If you want to deepen your daily routines, check out my Morning - Afternoon - Evening Routine video that I created!
Three videos that show you ways to tap into the Qi body and the Physical body for
better digestion, less pain, deeper breathing and better sleep!
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