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 Grounding Routine – Introduction
In this video you can follow along with a Qigong grounding routine. This is a shortened version of the much more detailed methods that you can learn in my Space To Relax programme of Qigong video lessons.
Introduction
When we feel grounded we feel present, connected, centred and balanced in mind and body. I’m sure most of us know what it’s like to feel ungrounded too; like a leaf in the wind and easily blown off course.
The Qigong grounding routine I show you here will help you to feel more stable and strong in your body. It will also help you to bring down “the excited point” in your mind. This means to calm the chaotic and scattered mind chatter, bringing down the Qi into Dan Tian and the feet. Once you’ve done that you’ll feel more peaceful, calm, clear and relaxed in your mind.
Qigong Grounding Routine – Method
1. Begin with Abdominal Breathing to get into the “Qigong State” of calm and relaxation (more details here).
2. If standing, stand in Qigong stance (more details here). If you are sitting, sit up straight with the backs of your hands on your knees, palms facing upwards.
3. Think of inhaling down through Dan Tian, through the legs to the feet. Exhale back up through the body and out of your nose.
4. Take the breath further down into the earth. Think of your feet growing roots into the earth.
5. Use the “Circles” method (more here) to sink the Qi by introducing a slight bend into the knees to drop your weight and your Qi as you move your arms downwards.
6. Practice standing in a horse stance in order to bring more attention to your legs and feet. This encourages the Qi to move to the lower parts of your body so that you feel more grounded.
Integration into Your Day
You can practice the above Qigong grounding routine as a formal “Qigong session” or simply practice one element of it if you have only a few minutes. In this way, even if you have very little time, you can always find a way to ground yourself if you feel anxious, scattered or physically unstable.
Previous Live Lesson Replays
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 go to my homepage. In these lessons you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing and Qi movement. In addition, you’ll learn how to rid waste Qi from your body 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.
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 Method to Absorb Qi from the Moon – Introduction
In this video you can follow along with a methods to absorb Qi from the moon. This is a shortened version of the much more detailed method that you can learn in my Space To Relax programme of Qigong video lessons.
Introduction
The moon has strong Yin energy. The Yin functions of the body are those of cooling, moistening and nourishing. In order to take this energy from the moon you need to be able to adjust your frequency to that of nature. Qigong methods enable you to do this.
The Moon Qigong exercise is one method to TONIFY your Qi, i.e. gain more energy. When lunar energy is absorbed into Dan Tian it tonifies the Yin and has a specific effect on your emotions. It can address the hyperactivity of Yang (manifesting as too much heat or movement) and restore balance to the body. This is a good method for if you feel anxious or restless. It can help you to feel calm and comfortable. It is a very special calming method due to the special cooling effects of the moon.
For women, this is an excellent method to practice in the days before menstruation. It helps to calm excess heat and fire in the body at a time when the body has a tendency to overheat.
Qigong Routine To Absorb Qi From The Moon
1. Begin with Abdominal Breathing to get into the “Qigong State” of calm and relaxation (more details here).
2. If standing, stand in Qigong stance with hands near to your sides or just in front, elbows slightly bent, palms facing in the direction of the moon with fingers naturally separated and relaxed. When sitting, sit up straight with the backs of your hands on your knees, palms facing upwards. If lying down, lie with your hands by your sides, palms facing upwards.
3. Think of the pathway from the hands, wrists, up the arms to the shoulders, chest and upper back and down into Dan Tian (3x in total). Think of the whole pathway being loose and relaxed – open it up so that energy from the moon can enter.
4. Think of bringing moonlight to the palms. The palm is like a lunar panel. This is a key point. If you fail to think of the lunar panel then it will be difficult to absorb the moon’s energy. Feel the sensations on the hands. Repeat 3x in total.
5. Think of cooling and calming moon Qi travelling to Dan Tian. The mind is very important here so keep it calm and quiet. Take 9 abdominal breaths to bring the moon’s Qi from the palms into Dan Tian.
6. Breathe into Dan Tian a few times using your abdominal breath. Rub the palms together vigorously then place them on the face rubbing the face a few times.
Integration into Your Day
The best time to practice this method is between 11 pm and 1 am on days 14-17 of the lunar calendar when the moon is full. At this time the moonlight is very good but it also has other effects. It is very common for us not to use our time to think about the moon. Do this more during these 4 days and spend some time reviewing your Qigong practice. At this time you can extract energy from the moon but also gain inspiration.
Previous Live Lesson Replays
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 go to my homepage. In these lessons you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing and Qi movement. In addition, you’ll learn how to rid waste Qi from your body 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.
This is a replay of a Qigong video interview conducted by Robert Bowley who put together a Qigong Summit in January 2020. He interviewed one Qigong expert per day for 30 minutes over a period of 21 days. This was a monumental effort on Rob’s behalf in response to the increasing desire to know more about ancient healing systems and how we can bring them into our lives in the modern day. Rob’s intention was to interview experts who could provide solutions to transform your health and build emotional resilience.
I was amongst an esteemed group of Qigong experts so I felt extremely fortunate to be invited to be interviewed by Rob.
In this Qigong video interview I emphasise my passion and belief in equipping my clients and Qigong students with tools which they can use to manage their health for themselves. These “Qigong tools” encourage you to take responsibility for your own health, giving you confidence and empowering you so that you no longer feel helpless when it comes to your state of health.
Main Points
Particular points to note from my Qigong Summit interview are: 1. That Qigong is not about pushing & straining to achieve a goal. Rather, you enter into the practice and allow things to unfold; 2. The ways in which my students have gained huge benefits by practicing Qigong regularly; 3. Why Qigong can help you enjoy better sleep; 4. How you can allow your emotions to flow through you & be processed through your body/mind or expressed in a healthy way. By doing this you can gain peace of mind & happiness in your relationships with others.
The most important takeaway for you from my Qigong video interview is to understand that change can happen by allowing rather than forcing things unnaturally. Many Qigong students put in too much effort rather than simply enjoying and observing their practice. 😊
What Can I Do Next?
If you are interested in learning some simple Qigong you can join my live classes on Zoom every Tuesday at 10 am and Thursday at 4 pm Irish time. These lessons will continue for the duration of Covid-19 and until I can return to my face to face Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine clinics. You can follow the live classes free of charge.
To sign up and attend the live online sessions please click here. Classes are accessible are 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 as they could end up there. Please share this information with family and friends as everyone is more than welcome.
To get my free part video series of 3 Qigong lessons which will be delivered to you by email please go to my homepage. In these lessons you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing and Qi movement. In addition, you’ll learn how to rid waste Qi from your body 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.
For more information about Robert Bowley and to access the free resources on his website please click here.
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 Method to Absorb Qi from the Sun – Introduction
In this video you can follow along with a methods to absorb Qi from the sun. This is a shortened version of the much more detailed method that you can learn in my Space To Relax programme of Qigong video lessons.
You can use this method to bring in healing warmth to your body. The sun has very strong Yang energy which is responsible for the warming, moving and activating functions of your body. In order to take this energy from the sun you need to be able to adjust your frequency to that of nature. Many Qigong methods enable you to do this.
Absorbing Qi from the sun is one Qigong method to tonify your Qi, i.e. gain more energy. When the sun’s energy is absorbed into Dan Tian it tonifies the Yang, i.e. enables the warming, moving and activating functions of the body to take place more efficiently.
This is a good method for if you feel cold, tired or lacking in energy. It can warm, energise and revitalise you.
Qigong Routine To Absorb Qi From The Sun
1. Begin with Abdominal Breathing to get into the “Qigong State” of calm and relaxation (more details here).
2. If standing, stand in Qigong stance with hands near to your sides or just in front, elbows slightly bent, palms facing in the direction of the sun with fingers naturally separated and relaxed. When sitting, sit up straight with the backs of your hands on your knees, palms facing upwards. If lying down, lie with your hands by your sides, palms facing upwards.
3. Think of the pathway from the hands, wrists, up the arms to the shoulders, chest and upper back and down into Dan Tian (3x in total). Think of the whole pathway being loose and relaxed – open it up so that energy from the sun can enter.
4. Think of bringing sunlight to the palms. The palm is like a solar panel. This is a key point. If you fail to think of the solar panel then it will be difficult to absorb solar energy. Feel the sensation of temperature on the hands. Repeat 3x in total.
5. Think of warming, activating the sun’s energy travelling to Dan Tian, dilating the pathways of Qi and blood flow, and evaporating any pain in the body. The mind is very important here so keep it calm and quiet. Take 9 abdominal breaths to bring the sun’s Qi from the palms into Dan Tian.
6. Breathe into Dan Tian a few times using your abdominal breath. Rub the palms together vigorously then place them on the face rubbing the face a few times.
Integration into Your Day
This exercise is best practiced when you can see the sun. However, if it’s cloudy, you can still perform this method as you know that the sun is up there behind the clouds! 😎 Obviously, you can feel the effects of this method more when the temperature is warm.
Previous Live Lesson Replays
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 go to my homepage. In these lessons you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing and Qi movement. In addition, you’ll learn how to rid waste Qi from your body 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.
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 For Arms, Elbows, Wrists and Hands – Introduction
In this video you can follow along with some simple methods of Qigong for arms, wrists, elbows and hands. You’ll learn how to help relieve aches, pains and stiffness in these areas using easy to follow Qigong. You’ll also learn an acupressure point which can help relieve elbow, wrist and hand pain.
Qigong Routine
1. Use Abdominal Breathing to calm the mind and prepare yourself for your practice, focusing on the Dan Tian area (more details here).
2. Using the mind and the breath tilt the neck forward and back, tilt side to side and turn side to side (for more details watch here). Remember to breathe and smile! 🙂
3. Perform shoulder shrugs and rotations to release any tension.
4. With the arms held at shoulder level perform elbow and wrist movements, combining them with the breath and focusing the mind on the joints in order to allow for more Qi and blood flow to enter the areas.
5. Open and close the hands method (see more on this method here).
6. Relax your arms by your sides, turning from one side to the other, allowing your arms to tap the back of the body as you are moving.
7. End this routine with a few abdominal breaths, observing, in particular, any sensations in your arms and hands. Note the position and use of the acupuncture point Quchi (Large Intestine 11) and how to use acupressure to relieve elbow, arm and wrist pain.
Previous Live Lesson Replays
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 go to my homepage. In these lessons you’ll learn more about abdominal breathing and Qi movement. In addition, you’ll learn how to rid waste Qi from your body 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.
