Qi ~ Ki ~ Prana ~ Life Force energy is the spark that animates all living things. We are made of this energy that flows through our bodies weaving along our muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue and organs of the body. Meridians are energetic pathways of flow. The goal is to have the energy flow freely, unobstructed and accessible. Life happens and our energy changes, the flow moves more sluggishly or stops completely causing symptoms, sensation and discomfort within the body. The practice of listening, paying attention and becoming aware of what is happening inside the body, as well as outside the body is just the beginning.
In Chinese Meridian Theory, Yin and Yang exist to keep the balance. Yin and Yang are adjectives to describe qi energy.
Yin represents the receptive, passive, darker, more hidden energy that is connected with the moon and the feminine aspect of things.
Yang represents the dynamic, active, brighter, closer to the surface energy that is connected with the sun and the masculine aspect of things.
The way we move at different times of the day is our body communicating to our brains what the preference of qi is day to day, and moment to moment. Noticing what types of movement your body needs and what feels right for you is a lifelong process. If you have a practice of moving, breathing and meditating then this information will help guide you toward balance.
These days there are a lot of unknowns, finding ways to bring stability, resilience, effort and ease into the body, heart and mind is an ongoing practice.
Below you will find two different styles of yoga. Take time to reflect and evaluate what type of movement will bring you into wholeness and enjoy the practices I have shared with you.
Yin Yoga: Kidney/Bladder short session
Yin Yoga is a passive practice of staying with sensation and breath. Yin yoga uses gravity and time to bring release, softening and surrender into the body, heart and mind. This short yin session focuses on strengthening the kidney/bladder meridian lines, pelvis, low abdomen and low back. In Chinese Meridian Theory, the kidney-bladder meridians are paired to harmonize the elements to the yin/yang energy. These organs work together to maintain the vibrant quality of energy flow. The kidneys house our essence energy, known as jing which is inherited upon birth and displays our general constitution towards life. The emotional connections of fear, insecurity and mistrust must be balanced with knowledge, wisdom, experience and openness. The sense door associated with the kidney/urinary bladder meridian are the ears, listen to what your body is trying to communicate. Sink, settle and stay.
Yang Yoga: Slow Flow Style: Stabilize and Strengthen
Yang yoga is an active practice of coordinating movement and breath. Yang yoga uses props and awareness of comfort to flow safely. This specific flow is set at a slower pace to connect with alignment and breath, a practice of steadying to carry us into the weeks ahead.
A balanced yoga practice consists of moving into shapes or postures to stimulate the muscles, blood, and meridians that are housed in the connective tissue. Slow, conscious, focused breathing regulates the nervous system and enhances the energy coming into the body. Meditating can be done in many ways, finding the form that allows space to connect to sensation and breath is one way to focus the mind and stay with moment to moment awareness.
Newly published 'Awaken your Energy Body' free guided meditation on Insight Timer, check it out!
See you soon,
Michelle
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