Gently Guiding Our Inner Fire

Gently Guiding Our Inner Fire

As the temperatures begin to rise—we feel the heat of summer—the maximum yang season. When our inner-fire is in balance, we can feel creative, productive, energetic, and joyful. When we lean too far into the fire, we can feel depleted, exhausted, and we want nothing...
Reflecting My Magic… not fears

Reflecting My Magic… not fears

As we enter into this week of Thanksgiving, I am humbled by all those who have reached out to me, with their loving support of the decision I have made to leave the Wellness Center. I was a staff member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) for more than eight years....
2022 Qigong Retreat

2022 Qigong Retreat

I am still unfolding all the goodness and learning that came from leading my first Qigong retreat—Nourishing the Spirit—our beautiful setting was a cabin on a stream in Sundance, UT. Honestly, it was as if the stars aligned for this to happen, and I believe everyone...
Summer is Maximum Yang Season

Summer is Maximum Yang Season

We have officially entered summer, and if spring’s growth produces blossoms, then summer’s fire produces its growth.   Element / FIREAn important quality of fire is openness. Most of us have fond memories of summer, we feel more energetic, creative, productive,...
Tuesday Evening, June 21

Tuesday Evening, June 21

Join Jamie and Toni for an evening outside honoring the balance between the Yin and Yang seasons. We will enjoy a night of sharing, movement, music and community. Included:• sacred circle• qigong• yin yoga• meditation The emotion of summer is joy. With that in mind,...
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

On the last Saturday in April, 100s of cities in more than 80 nations participate in this global event. The mindful movement begins at 10am local time therefore creating, one world … one breath. Scott White, founder of Qigong & Tai Chi Utah will be co-hosting this...
Embracing the Yin Season of Winter

Embracing the Yin Season of Winter

Winter is a time of year when energy is reclaimed—turning inward rather than expending energy outward. In Chinese medicine and qigong we follow the seasons. We are microcosms [human beings] of the macrocosm [Mother Nature]. That being said, we also require stillness...
Expand into Stillness

Expand into Stillness

I have rewritten this article a few times, mostly because my energy has been really up and down. Which at times, has me second guessing myself. Please know that I am learning right by your side about all the concepts I share. I am far from a master at any of them, I...
Creating a Joyful Summer

Creating a Joyful Summer

Does the title entice you, and bring out your curiosity? I hope so…thought I would share the elements of summer and how we can create joy in the season. FIRE ELEMENT On the 21st of June, we had the summer solstice here in the northern hemisphere. Creating the longest...
Live Life with the 70% Rule

Live Life with the 70% Rule

In the practice of Qigong / T’ai Chi, I remind students to use the 70% rule. Seventy-percent extension when extending their arms, 70% when stretching, when moving their legs into bow-stance [70% front leg, 30% back leg], a 70% effort. My Sifu explains that T’ai Chi is...