Healing, Yoga and Qigong

Balancing Fire and Water – a Qi Gong Exercise Posted on   June 2, 2011   by   Laura Metzdorff It is important, especially during the summer, to maintain an healthy balance between Fire (the Heart) and Water (the Kidneys).  When Heart and Kidneys are not balanced we may experience difficulty sleeping, emotional stress, and heart issues. Taking the time each day to focus on your body’s energetic balance can help you relieve symptoms and strengthen your overall health. The exercise below works specifically to balance the energy of Fire and Water and to regulate and deepen the heartbeat. Stand with feet shoulder distance apart.   Exhale completely and bring your hands together just below your navel, with the palms facing up and fingertips about an inch apart.  Inhale slowly through the nose and raise your upturned hands up the torso until they reach the heart.  Time it so that your inhalation is complete at the same time that ...

This heart-opening exercise/visualization  is about opening your heart to Love , and can heal your heart and mind, which is truly the most important healing of all . Please also try   Meditation to receive Universal Love You can do this anywhere, just find a few minutes where you won't be interrupted. Read through the details first, and then give it a try. It is always good to start by taking a deep breath . When you are ready, you can  close your eyes , take a deep breath and do the following: Imagine you are in a room that you really love, a room that makes you feel safe and peaceful, maybe the room from your childhood that you loved the most, or maybe just a room that shows up in your mind right now.   You are resting in bed, just resting quietly and feeling very good and comfortable. Look around the room, notice the windows, the curtains, the furniture, and the light. Take a deep breath . Look and see where the door is ...