This video shows you a Qigong healing sound for kidney health and a short “inner smile” meditation to warm and energise the kidney and lower back area. This is a useful routine for winter, the season associated with our Kidney system in Chinese medicine, and the time of year to pay the most attention to protecting our Kidney system from cold.
If you’d like to contribute as a thank you for the class click here. 50% of donations will go to the ICU staff in my local hospital in Co. Kerry. The other 50% goes towards the upkeep of this website.
I have been teaching Qigong for two decades and am a practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. My passion is helping people just like you to develop skills, knowledge and tools to rebalance and maintain your health.
Qigong Healing Sound For Kidney – Introduction
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the season associated with the Kidney system is Winter. This is the time when our Kidney system needs a little more attention, bolstering and protection because Kidney is easily damaged by cold.
Our Kidney system is responsible for:
Birth, growth, reproduction and sexuality;
Hair growth;
Fluid balance;
Opening and closing of the “Yin orifices” (urethra and anus);
Lower back, knees and teeth.
When our Kidney system is under pressure or deficient we may observe signs such as:
Premature birth, slow growth in children, loss of libido, fertility issues;
Premature baldness or thinning hair;
Water retention, especially from the waist down;
Incontinence;
Pain, aches, weakness or stiffness in the lower back and/or knees;
Problems with teeth.
In addition to Kidney being susceptible to cold, this system is also easily damaged by the emotions of fear and shock. Its associated taste is salty so a Kidney deficient person may crave salty foods.
The Qigong routine in the video on this page shows you a simple Qigong healing sound for Kidney which helps to rid or “discharge” any sick or waste Qi from the organ system. The second part of the routine is a lovely meditation for the Kidney for you to follow along with.
Use the movements, breath and mind along with the healing sound for Kidney which is “Chui” (pronounced “Chway”). Repeat six times to each side then rest your arms by your sides and observe your body and breathing. Repeat as many times as you wish. Because this is a discharging method then it is best to practice outside or near an open window (but not in a draught) so that the sick Qi dissipates into the atmosphere and does not remain in your living space.
Follow along with my voice for the simple Qigong meditation for Kidney.
Consolidate your practice with a few abdominal breaths.
Additional Video Resources & Further Tips
In addition to this routine of Qigong for muscle and joint stiffness, you may find the routines listed below helpful.
You’ll find many other live lesson replays on my blog page. Take a look at some of them to find methods that you can easily combine with this one. You can use the search box on the blog page to find any topics you are interested in.
Click the image above to follow along with the Qigong class!
What Can I Do Next?
If you’d like to take your practice to the next level with my structured, step-by-step Space To Relax Qigong programme of 50 video lessons accompanied by audio and PDF files with support from me every step of the way then click here.
To get my free part video series of 3 Qigong lessons which will be delivered to you by email over the course of one week please click here. In these lessons, you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing, Qi movement and how to rid waste Qi. This will help you to feel more relaxed and energised.
If you are new to Qigong you’ll probably find my Ultimate Guide ToHealth and WellbeingWithQigong very helpful which explains the origins and benefits of Qigong along with 10 beginner Qigong exercises to get you started.
You can click the red “subscribe” button to join my YouTube channel. That way you won’t miss any future Qigong lessons from me.
This video shows you some Qigong for muscle and joint stiffness. It will help you to create the conditions for free-flowing circulation of blood and Qi throughout your joints and muscles from head to toe, so that you feel less pain, stiffness or discomfort. This is a fantastic routine to practice on awakening in the morning as this is often the time when we feel the most stiffness and lack of flexibility in our physical bodies.
These classes are free and everyone is welcome, however, if you’d like to contribute as a thank you for the class click here. 50% of donations will go to the ICU staff in my local hospital in Co. Kerry. The other 50% goes towards the upkeep of this website.
I have been teaching Qigong for two decades and am a practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. My passion is helping people just like you to develop skills, knowledge and tools to rebalance and maintain your health.
You can join my live classes on Zoom on the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm Irish time by clicking here (lesson replays are sent out by email in case you can’t make it).
Qigong For Muscle and Joint Stiffness – Introduction
In a healthy person Qi circulates freely like water flowing in a river. In an unhealthy person it is as if the “river” becomes congested with debris, forming a dam which blocks free flow from one place to the other. When there is blockage or stagnation of Qi, like the dam in the river, it is often most pronounced as it negotiates the nooks and crannies of the joints. This is why we often feel stiffness in our joints rather than in other parts of the body. However the muscles can also feel stiff and achy if they are not well nourished with a free flowing supply of blood, Qi and fluid.
Nearly all moving Qigong methods can help create the conditions for open and free-flowing circulation throughout the muscles and joints. Below is only one example, which will help relieve muscle and joint stiffness from head to toe.
First thing in the morning is often the time when our bodies feel the least flexible so this is an excellent time to perform this simple routine of simple Qigong for muscle and joint stiffness.
Follow along with the Qigong movements I demonstrate in the video below. Be sure to pay equal attention to the breath and focus of the mind as well as the movement.
Consolidate your practice with a few abdominal breaths.
Additional Video Resources & Further Tips
In addition to this routine of Qigong for muscle and joint stiffness, you may find the routines listed below helpful.
You’ll find many other live lesson replays on my blog page. Take a look at some of them to find methods that you can easily combine with this one. You can use the search box on the blog page to find any topics you are interested in.
Click the image above to follow along with the Qigong class!
What Can I Do Next?
To sign up and attend the live online sessions please click here. Classes are free of charge and suitable if you’re a beginner or have more Qigong experience. After you sign up I’ll send details to your email with links to the Zoom classes. Check your junk/spam folders for notifications and then share this information with your family and friends as everyone is more than welcome.
If you’d like to take your practice to the next level with my structured, step-by-step Space To Relax Qigong programme of 50 video lessons accompanied by audio and PDF files with support from me every step of the way then click here.
To get my free part video series of 3 Qigong lessons which will be delivered to you by email over the course of one week please click here. In these lessons, you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing, Qi movement and how to rid waste Qi. This will help you to feel more relaxed and energised.
If you are new to Qigong you’ll probably find my Ultimate Guide ToHealth and WellbeingWithQigong very helpful which explains the origins and benefits of Qigong along with 10 beginner Qigong exercises to get you started.
You can click the red “subscribe” button to join my YouTube channel. That way you won’t miss any future Qigong lessons from me.
I don’t know about you but if I’m learning something from a teacher I like to know a bit about them. I like to know what makes them tick and how they got started with what they are now teaching. So I thought you might want to know a bit more about Janice Tucker, Qigong teacher.
Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong. She is also the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking the red “Subscribe” button. That way you won’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. These videos will help you to benefit your health and prevent illness from arising in the first place. Also please give this video a “Like” if you found it informative.
This post was inspired by Angelika Fritz who writes regularly online about Qigong and Tai Chi through her website Qialance. She also recently published a book, “The Taijiquan and Qigong Dictionary“. Angelika kindly asked me to be interviewed for a series of profiles she was presenting on her website about Tai Chi and Qigong women. The link to my interview is here. This interview inspired me to share with you a little more about how I came to Chinese medicine and Qigong.
Also in a recent survey I asked the question, “If we were sitting in a coffee shop together and you could ask me one question, what would it be?” A number of you replied by asking questions such as, “What drew you to your work?”
So below you can learn more about Janice Tucker and why I love doing what I love doing!
About Janice Tucker
The Problem and The Solution
I help two main groups of people:
Firstly, those who are stressed about their health but don’t know how to go about bringing it into balance.
Secondly, those people who actually feel healthy and want to keep it that way.
The main frustration in our busy, “always on the go” lifestyle is that we know we should slow down or manage our health better. Operating at speed creates stress, anxiety and exhaustion. However, we just don’t have the tools which will give us a some badly needed breathing space and still get everything done!
Often we might feel as though we are in vicious circle of stress causing physical pain or emotional turmoil. This in turn causes more stress and worry. It seems like there is no way to break this unhealthy pattern.
There is a huge misconception about learning any stress relieving, health enhancing methods like Qigong. That misconception is that is that you need to put aside a certain amount of time each day to practice. That’s simply not true.
The truth is that if you want to make a real difference to your health you will need to spend a little time learning the methods initially. Then after that you will be able to integrate most of them into your daily routine, e.g. when walking, standing in a queue, driving, in bed at night.
My Background
My academic background is in biology which I loved and still do. However, upon moving to Ireland I was unable to find a job in the biology field or make use of my qualification as a science teacher. After about 9 months of being unemployed I realised that this situation was having an impact on my confidence and self esteem. It was at that time that I realised I was in serious danger of becoming depressed and I had better jolt myself into action!
As a last resort I took professional career advice. From that it became clear that I could combine my love of biology, teaching and a desire to help people to heal themselves by becoming a Chinese medicine and Qigong practitioner.
I was inspired during my training and since then have dedicated myself to helping people make positive strides to improve their health, dispel their fears and give them the tools to use now and in the future so that they can thrive.
You can watch this video again on the “About Me Page” of my Space To Relax website and also read more on that page about Janice Tucker, my background and what motivates me to get up in the morning!
I hope this post gives you a bit more insight into why I love helping you all.
What Do I Do Next?
To get started learning some Qigong methods go to the Space To Relax homepage. You can sign up to receive three free video lessons. They will be delivered to you by e-mail over the course of a few days. Also, for a free audio meditation “Calm Your Busy Mind In 8 Minutes” scroll to the bottom of the Space To Relax homepage.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking the red “Subscribe” button. Then you won’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. Also please give this video a “Like” if you learned a bit more about Janice Tucker and why I’m inspired to help you all.
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