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The season of Spring is a time of action, change, & rebirth. Spring resonates with the “Wood Element” in traditional Chinese medicine & with the vibration of the Liver, as well as its corresponding yang organ, the Gallbladder. Wood is esteemed for its resiliency. It offers us a combination of both strength & flexibility in our lives. Wood exemplifies the energy of growth & “pushing through” or persevering through challenging times. It is a very active energy that allows for a lot of movement & progress, both internally & externally. Therefore, it is a good time of year for us to work on dissolving any energetic blockages! Thus, we will begin our Qigong Class with a flow routine designed to purify, nourish, & build resilience in our liver & gallbladders. We will do this by releasing pent up anger & frustrations that can be suppressed & stored in the liver, with the ultimate goal of bringing us a renewed sense of well-being & inner peace. Cultivating our internal wood energy creates not only resiliency, but compassion & kindness – the virtues of the liver. Physically, this flow routine is perfect for detoxification & longevity. Energetically, this routine is great if you are seeking new perspectives & personal growth. These beautiful movements will also include the ancient “Swimming Dragon Style” of Qigong, which uses spirals & twists to release tension, nourish the tendons, & get the Qi flowing in beneficial ways throughout the body. Dragon flows also support your ability to grow & take action in life. These movements can assist you if you are feeling stuck or experiencing agitation in life. Dragon flows are also great to boost your inspiration & access your inner vision. We will finish class with a series of exercises to boost our eye vitality. It is said that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. Spiritual traditions around the world all recognize the connection between our eyes & our spirit. In Traditional Chinese medicine, the health of a person’s spirit is connected to the health of their organs. Eye Qigong is the Daoist method to cultivate Qi in the eyes & nourish the spirit. Come join our class to learn how to cultivate smooth & abundant Qi, allowing you to feel more vibrant, emotionally balanced, & energetically aligned with the season’s growth energy. Be prepared to mindfully move your body, breathe deep, & rise into the Soul of Spring! Please wear comfortable clothing for movement, and bring a water bottle.