Winter Qi Chats | Week 11
Ling Gui, the spirit of the Turtle
This week we discuss concepts of Chinese Medicine so you can thrive this Winter Season.
Slow & Steady wins the race
The Turtle is honored in Chinese Medicine and is revered as a spiritual creature, specifically with longevity due to its calm & peaceful nature. Living with the Tao is important to longevity as this is the Tai Yin (Big Yin) season. Reminding us to move slower, the Turtle'
Just Breathe
Inhale and exhale take more than just an ‘in & out’ approach. When you tune into your breathing rhythm, many tend to breathe high and fast. Learn to slow the breathing down with Tortoise breathing counts and explore other options (box breathing, silk breathing, etc.)
Interoception allows you to literally come inward and FEEL how you are functioning. What do my insides feel like? Can I feel the beating of my heart? Where do I move when I inhale/exhale?
Neuro-Qi Tip o’the day!
Shake those bones
Band the ribs
Breathe into a paper bag
Set out reminders for tortoise breathing (by the coffee pot, by the night stand, when you park your car, etc.)
*Video posts every Friday by 11:30am MDT
