This is a replay of a live session showing you a Qigong routine for Spring, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker. I have been teaching Qigong for two decades and am the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons. I’m also a practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You can join my live classes on Zoom every Thursday at 4 pm Irish time. Click here to join us (lesson replays sent out by email in case you can’t make it).
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.
Qigong Winter Routine – Introduction
This is Part 2, showing you a second Qigong winter routine. The exercises in this video are focusing on conserving energy and nourishing Qi, appropriate methods for the winter and preparation for the springtime.
The methods you’ll learn here focus are more meditative and less physical, in accordance with the slower pace of winter.
If you live in the southern hemisphere and it is summer right now, you can still use this routine for anytime you feel exhausted, lethargic and as though you need a little nurturing and self-care in order to recharge your batteries.
Qigong Winter Routine – Method
Begin by adopting the correct Qigong sitting or standing posture and performing a few abdominal breaths (see more here).
Use one of the Six Healing Sounds, the sound of the kidney, to help rid waste or turbid Qi from the Kidney system before moving on to nourish and bring more Qi into the body.
Perform the “Supporting Heaven” method to stretch the whole body and help create the conditions by which the Qi can flow more freely, especially along the sides of the body and arms. This is the first movement in the “Eight Pieces of Brocade” Qigong sequence, a famous set of exercises which I teach in my Space To Relax Qigong Programme.
You can lie down for the next method and listen to my voice for the meditation “Relax, Expand and Nourish The Heart” which is also available as a free audio meditation download called “Calm Your Busy Mind In 8 Minutes“.
Finish your practice with a few abdominal breaths.
Additional Video Resources
You’ll find some other video class replays which you could incorporate into your own Qigong winter routine!
Many other live lesson replays can be found on my blog page. I’d encourage you to take a look at some of them and find methods which you can easily combine with this one.
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. Once you sign up I’ll send details to your email with links to the Zoom classes (check your junk/spam folders for notifications). Please 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.
You can also click the red “subscribe” button to join my YouTube channel. That way, you won’t miss any future Qigong lessons from me.
This is a replay of a live session showing you a Qigong routine for Spring, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker. I have been teaching Qigong for two decades and am the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons. I’m also a practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You can join my live classes on Zoom every Thursday at 4 pm Irish time. Click here to join us (lesson replays sent out by email in case you can’t make it).
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.
Qigong Winter Routine – Introduction
This class was inspired by a couple of my Space To Relax members who told me that they were finding it difficult to get back into the swing of their Qigong practice in the New Year.
This video shows you an example of a winter Qigong practice. In winter we focus, as does the natural world, on conserving energy, nourishing our Qi, and storing up our reserves in preparation for the more active months of spring and summer.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the system associated with the season of the winter is the Kidney. The Kidney is also related to the emotion of fear so on a mental and emotional level this practice can help you transform fear into tranquility and confidence in your own ability.
The methods you’ll learn here focus on nourishing the kidney system and are more meditative and less physical, in accordance with the slower pace of winter.
If you live in the southern hemisphere or near the equator, you can still use this routine anytime you might feel fatigued and need some restoration on a physical and mental level.
Qigong Winter Routine – Method
Begin by adopting the correct Qigong sitting or standing posture and performing a few abdominal breaths (see more here).
Use one of the Six Healing Sounds, the sound of the kidney, to help rid waste or turbid Qi from the Kidney system before moving on to nourish and bring more Qi into the body.
Perform the Kidney massage to invigorate and bring more Qi into the Kidney and lower back.
Use a gentle circling movement to encourage Qi from the natural world into Dan Tian in the lower abdomen.
Finish your practice with a few abdominal breaths.
Additional Video Resources
You’ll find some other video class replays which also relate to the Kidney below. Choose some of the Qigong methods from these videos to formulate your own Qigong routine!
Many other live lesson replays can be found on my blog page. I’d encourage you to take a look at some of them and find methods which you can easily combine with this one.
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. Once you sign up I’ll send details to your email with links to the Zoom classes (check your junk/spam folders for notifications). Please 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.
You can also click the red “subscribe” button to join my YouTube channel. That way, you won’t miss any future Qigong lessons from me.
This is a replay of a live session showing you a Qigong routine for Spring, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker. I have been teaching Qigong for two decades and am the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons. I’m also a practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You can join my live classes on Zoom every Thursday at 4 pm Irish time. Click here to join us (lesson replays sent out by email in case you can’t make it).
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.
Qigong Awareness Exercises – Why Is Awareness So Important?
The skill of developing awareness and discernment during your Qigong practice is potentially extremely valuable. You can develop your powers of observation of mind and body, without any judgement. This enables you to then decide what you need. If you take the time to carefully pay attention and listen to your body and mind, they will give you direction as to how to choose, not only the best Qigong methods for yourself on a particular day but also enable you to develop the skill to make other healthy choices in your life.
Qigong Awareness Exercises – Method
Begin by taking a comfortable sitting position (more on seated Qigong here).
Settle into your practice by relaxing your body and mind with Abdominal Breathing. Observe speed, depth, sounds and flow of your breath.
Following along with the “Supporting Heaven” movement, one of the “8 Pieces of Brocade” method which you can find in my Space To Relax Programme of 50 Qigong videos lessons. Carefully pay attention to your breath, how your arms and hands feel and the state of your mind as you practice.
Hold the Qi Ball and be aware of how this feels.
Consolidate your practice with a few abdominal breaths, using the observations of speed, depth, sound and flow, and comparing these with how your breath felt at the beginning of your practice.
Please watch the following videos I made previously which you can use in conjunction with this one.
Previous live lesson replays are listed below and can be found on my blog page.
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. Once you sign up I’ll send details to your email with links to the Zoom classes (check your junk/spam folders for notifications). Please 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 and Qi movement along with how to rid waste Qi from your body in order to feel more relaxed and energised.
You can also click the red “subscribe” button to join my YouTube channel. That way, you won’t miss any future Qigong lessons from me.
Are you a yoga or Tai Chi enthusiast? Would you like to enhance your practice so that you will benefit even more from your practice? One way you can do this is to use Qigong for yoga and Tai Chi to amplify their benefits. This is what I’ll be discussing in the video on this page.
Please don’t forget to go to YouTube to subscribe to my 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 enhance your health and prevent illness from arising in the first place. Also please give this video a “Like” if you found it informative.
How Can You Use Qigong For Yoga and Tai Chi?
For those of you practising yoga and Tai Chi you understand that each practice involves much more than physical body movement. Your practice can be drastically enhanced by combining this movement with your breathing and the use of your mind.
This is where Qigong comes in! Qigong is the underlying foundation of Tai Chi and Kung Fu. If you are not using your breath and your mind then you are not fully utilising your Qi. Any physical movement without the breath and the mind is “empty”, lacking in purpose and power. The same applies to yoga. If you practice yoga asanas (postures) without being mindful and having awareness of the breath it does not provide you with the same benefit as when all three factors are combined.
Qigong combines movement, mind and breath very simply but powerfully. Awareness of these three elements can significantly enhance the movement of Qi (energy) throughout your body. Using Qigong for yoga and Tai Chi practice in this way can enhance and amplify the benefits and enjoyment of your practice.
Where Do I Start?
1. The simplest Qigong practice to get you started is Abdominal Breathing which will bring awareness to your breath. At the same time you will learn how to set up a “link” or connection between the breath and the mind. Once you have done this then you use this to direct you Qi into the movements of yoga and Tai Chi.
The effect will be that you can stretch further and perform more powerful movements with focus and intention. At the same time you will enjoy a greater calmness and clarity of mind during and after your practice. And that has to be a good thing!
2. Another practice to develop is that of Qigong meditation which is explained in a previous video. Developing a calm mind and using meditative Qigong for yoga and Tai Chi practice will allow you to develop more focus in your practice.
What Do I Do Next?
If you would like to get started with Qigong then:
1. Head over to my Space To Relax homepage. There you can sign up for a free 3 part video series of Qigong lessons. These three lessons will show you just how easy it is to get started with Qigong. Once you’ve completed the free series you’ll have the opportunity to join my Space To Relax online membership programme of Qigong video lessons. This will allow you to take your practice to a whole new level where you will learn many exercises to eliminate health issues before they become a major problem. I’ll guide you step by step through many more effective methods of Qigong for yoga or Tai Chi practice.
2. 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. Also please give this video a “Like” and share with me in the comments box and questions of helpful tips for everyone.
3. Join my free Facebook group, “Space To Relax Free Qigong Group” and leave any comments or questions for me there. I’ll be happy to answer them. Also, by joining this group, you will receive regular posts of Qigong articles and videos with really useful tips about how to use Qigong to improve your state of health.
Do you ever wake up feeling as though you’ve been run over by a bus? I do, but thankfully not very often. We all know the feeling of having suffered a terrible night’s sleep. We feel exhausted both physically and mentally. We may also feel anxious that we won’t be able to function to the best of our ability at work. We may also be fearful of this happening night after night, and wonder how we are going to manage our lives if the exhaustion gets worse. In the video today you’ll learn how to use Qigong for sleep problems.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking the red “Subscribe” button on the page. That way you won’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. These videos will help you to enhance your health and prevent illness from arising in the first place. Also please give this video a “Like” if you found it informative.
Types of Sleep Problems
There are a number of different sleep problems which can all affect the quality and quantity of the sleep we get. The result is that they can also have a negative effect on our energy levels and our mental health. The following sleep problems are listed on the Mental Health Ireland Factsheet on Sleep where you can find more information.
Insomnia. This affects an estimated 20% of people and is the most common sleep disorder. This is the one we will be focusing on in this video.
Narcolepsy. This is excessive sleepiness.
Sleep Apnoea. The person may stop breathing at intervals in the night which then wakes them so their sleep is constantly being interrupted.
Sleep Disorders in Children. This can be distressing and exhausting for both children and parents. Sleep problems can impact on the physical and emotional health of a child so are important to address as early as possible.
The Solution – Qigong For Sleep Problems
In order to be able to sleep soundly we need to have a calm mind. Often we find that our minds are too busy when we go to bed. This over-excitement in the brain can prevent us from getting off to sleep quickly and easily.
There are many practical steps you can take to ensure that your mind is calm before bed, e.g. taking regular exercise, establishing a regular time for going to bed, turning off screens at least an hour before bed, taking a bath, avoiding coffee and alcohol a few hours before going to bed.
Qigong is also the perfect practice to help you improve the quality of your sleep because every Qigong method helps to calm your mind, the essential ingredient for good sleep.
Below are a few specific tips using Qigong for sleep problems.
Watch my previous video called “How to Calm Down with Qigong” so that your mind is in a calm state before going to bed.
Relaxation is very important as it gets you into the state where you can easily go to sleep. Watch the video “Qigong Relaxation Techniques” for some effective Qigong tips on how to do this.
Watch another video from me called “Qigong for Sleep Difficulties” which will give you more information and useful methods of Qigong for sleep problems.
What Do I Do Next?
If you would like to start using Qigong for sleep problems then:
Head over to my Space To Relax homepage. There you can sign up for a free 3 part video series of Qigong lessons. These three lessons will you to help to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. Once you’ve completed the free series you’ll have the opportunity to join my Space To Relax online membership programme of Qigong video lessons. This will allow you to take your practice to a whole new level where you will learn many exercises to eliminate health issues before they become a major problem. I’ll guide you step by step through many more effective Qigong methods which work to calm and clear your mind; essential factors in enabling you to sleep soundly.
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. Also please give this video a “Like” and share with me in the comments box any tips you might have to improve the quality of your sleep.
Join my free Facebook group, “Space To Relax Free Qigong Group” and leave any comments or questions for me there. I’ll be happy to answer them. Also, by joining this group, you will receive regular posts of Qigong articles and videos with really useful tips about how to use Qigong to improve your state of health.
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