By Karen Steinbrecher
“Dear ones, let’s anoint this earth with dance!” From a year with Hafiz, translated by Daniel
Ladinsky.
I write this on a cold February morning with a vision in my
mind’s eye of spring. My vision is of
green, seeds sprouting, with green shoots emanating from the wood, for this is
the time of the Wood element in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We have
transitioned to the Wood element. Let us celebrate! Practicing Qigong enables you to let go of
the increasing pressures, the fast pace of life, and bring you back, in touch
with yourself.
We, you and I, are the Earth, and we are Heaven, we are the
Universe. When we practice the healing
dance of Qigong, we work (Gong) to balance Yin (Earth) with Yang (Heaven) as we
align body, mind and spirit. This is the essence of Qigong: a total absorption of the senses and spirit.
With this absorption comes a rebalancing.
Research indicates that regular Qigong practice can help eliminate some
types of chronic pain, reduce the need for medication, shorten postoperative
recovery time, let go of stress.
Qigong reminds us to be like a baby, soft and pliable; it
returns us to our essential nature; to this simplicity; to that soul we long to
embrace. Think “green” with joy this spring and let go of stress as we dance
Qigong. I begin our classes with these
words “ We are the Universe, the Universe is in us, let us merge
for peace and love and healing, together.” Here at the Resiliency Center are several
excellent therapists who practice various types of support and can provide the
help you also may need to return to balance.
Qigong practice is led by Karen Steinbrecher karensteinbrecher@msn.com
on Thursdays @ 2P.M. and 6:15 P.M. for 55 minutes. The cost is $10.00.
