Our 2nd Annual Qigong Retreat in Sundance, Utah Thursday late-afternoon through Sunday morning This year’s theme, Discovering The Wisdom Within We will reside in a beautiful log cabin on the stream in Sundance. We will enjoy Mother Nature, make connections...
My second installation of Sifu Gardner’s Master Qigong class, continuing with more insights we received from that class. This is written with his words from the recording, and from my understanding. My personal notes are in (brackets). Qigong Qigong happens...
On February 24, Sifu Gardner taught another Master Qigong class in-person. Below are some of the insights we received. This is written with his words from the recording that night, and from my understanding. My personal notes are in (brackets). He took us on a...
According to the Gregorian calendar we have officially entered into the year of 2023. I choose to celebrate the new year on the first new moon of the year [Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year], which happens later this month on January 22. If you feel like you are...
As we wrap up the year of 2022, I invite you to say this prayer when you awake and before you go to sleep. You can also repeat it at any point during the day when you are feeling less-than, maybe for someone you know who is having a hard time (physically, financially,...
I learned recently that a long-time student, and Red Lotus family member died in a tragic car accident on the way to the Tetons. Her husband is currently having multiple surgeries to continue his life. And, their daughter was getting married in a week to begin a new...
We often hear the saying, “Simply flow with life.” The question is how to we get there? I believe we begin with ease. EASE I love this definition of ease: Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation. It makes sense, right? And how to we feel that freedom? For me, I know...
A simple yet very profound statement—Be the Light. You may be asking yourself, “In what context?” How can I be the Light when there is so much turmoil going on in the world right now? My first response would be, “quit trying” and simply be. Remember all separation is...
Permission to feel whatever you’re feeling During this holiday season, you may not be feeling joyful because of missing a loved one, feeling alone or simply just feeling a bit blah. I invite you to embrace whatever you are feeling, it’s okay, you’re okay, or will be....
It’s not summer anymore, yet it’s not really fall either—say hello to late summer. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Qigong there are five seasons correlating with the elements. Known as fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Late summer, also known as Indian...