Spring seasonal qigong reflections

In spring seasonal qigong (Wednesdays online 12pm) we’ve been spending some extra time ‘rooting’ in our practise and in our bodies. Everything feels so much more manageable when we feel rooted. I really notice this.

When I give my feet extra focus, take more moments to feel the weight of my feet on the floor, try to get more balanced, try to feel the weight more evenly across my feet, it’s like I can take a sigh of relief that things will be ok. I feel more able to deal with life’s ups and downs.

I’m making sure I look at greenery more when I’m out in the woods. This practise is said to be therapeutic for the liver, gallbladder and eyes in seasonal qigong / Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – particularly beneficial in spring. And the purples are lovely this time of year too. The bluebells and the violets. Soothing for the soul.

Liver and gallbladder qigong can increase creativity

The Ethereal Soul, or Hun (魂), is the yang aspect of the soul in TCM, associated with the liver and representing the spiritual, mental, and creative consciousness.

Feeling rooted through looking after the liver and gallbladder by doing seasonal qigong, eating green foods, being amongst the trees and practising love and kindness to yourself and others can give direction to your life, and balance your emotions. It can also support creativity and intuition, according to TCM theory.

Reflective questions (or journal prompts) for spring

It’s a good time of year (moving into yang energy) to reflect on where you feel expansion in your body, energy and mind. Where does that energy want to go or what does it want to go into? Where (physically and otherwise) do you want to create more roots or a deeper sense of connection? Are you getting more clarity or vision of your future? Do you see anything specific on your path that you’d like to cultivate? What uplifts and expands your soul?

Would you like to try a free seasonal qigong class? I’m offering this through spring, get in touch on vitalityqigong@gmail.com.