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 ...

 SLEEP - What it is; How do we get it?!  All of us know what sleep is and we know how it feels ; however, while much progress has been made by sleep scientists, the essential nature of sleep still remains unknown . Approximately 60 million Americans suffer each year from some form of sleep deprivation. While research continues, sleep still remains one of the body's most mysterious processes. We do know that sleep is absolutely necessary for survival. The lack of sleep for millions of people worldwide is not only a major medical concern , but a major big business. Even occasional sleeping problems can make daily life feel more stressful or cause you to be less productive . Sleep loss affects growth hormone secretion that is linked to obesity and impairs the body's ability to use insulin, which can lead to the onset of diabetes .  To help achieve a good night's sleep the more natural way, numerous tips have been cited in almost every form of advert...