One of the most profound gifts of my qigong practice is how it has helped me become more aware of my breath. This awareness is incredibly empowering, because how we breathe has a dramatic impact on how we feel—and we can change our breathing pattern in an instant.
Read MoreMy clearest memories of growing up in Brooklyn in the late 1960s and early 1970s revolve around food and fear. Looking back, I can see how much they influenced the direction of my life, guiding me to devote myself to endeavors that promote health and healing.
Read MoreDuring our recent Quest workshop, “Write Your Life Open,” we explored these simple but important questions: Where do you draw your strength from? Where do you find resilience?
Read MoreDuring times of turmoil, when much of the suffering we witness and experience is beyond our control, it’s more important than ever to access an inner state of peace by calming our nervous system, quieting our mind, and connecting with forces greater than ourselves. Being rested, grounded, and clear-headed allows us to bring more compassion, joy and creative solutions into a world desperately in need of those qualities.
Read MoreThis week, I’m happy to share an article I wrote for Spirituality & Health magazine featuring wisdom from qi gong master Lee Holden’s new book, “Ready, Set, Slow.” It shares three of my favorite practices from the 25 the book offers—practices I’ve been enjoying and benefiting from every day.
Read MoreHealing and personal growth require both introspection and aspiration. To truly evolve, we must reflect on the past to understand the experiences that shaped us. We also need to envision the future we want, to make sure that we’re moving toward our desired destination.
Read MoreToday I’m sharing an article I wrote for Spirituality & Health magazine about the many benefits qigong offers, especially in relation to stress management. Because Qigong enhances my life in so many ways, I want to share its gifts with as many people as possible.
Read MoreAs human beings, we’re incredibly complex, so it’s challenging not to arrive on this planet with an owner’s manual explaining how to take care of ourselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually. What we learn from our families, formal education and society is incomplete, and much of it isn’t conducive to our long-term well-being.
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