Seeing Clearly with an Open Heart

Seeing Clearly with an Open Heart

I have been through a lot of emotions these past couple weeks, from the extremely high, to the lowest low, and everything in-between. With that being said, I have been learning a lot about myself at the same time. As Abraham Hicks would say, “We learn from contrast.”...
Listen and Silent

Listen and Silent

When I first read that the words listen and silent have the same letters, it made me pause and reflect. At first I thought, “How cool is that?” Then with further contemplation, I realized that they truly go hand-in-hand with one another. In order to listen, we must...
Attention to Breath is Profound

Attention to Breath is Profound

Paying attention to my breath, seems to be a daily mantra-practice with me lately. Keeping myself focused in the present moment is the kindest gift, I am giving myself right now, and to those around me. I share this all the time with students in class, “Come back to...
Intuitive Trust, my CDF for 2015

Intuitive Trust, my CDF for 2015

One of my Core Desired Feelings (CDFs) for 2015 is IT (Intuitive Trust). I don’t know about you, but at times, I reach and grasp for answers outside of myself. This year, I am really focusing on trusting my intuition. Being more open and recognizing when I...
Flexibility

Flexibility

A saying that comes to mind, when I contemplate about life, (especially this time of year) is one I learned from my teacher, Sifu Gardner, many years ago. One he has said many times, in many different ways… “Flexibility is the key to vitality in life.” -Master...
Practice, Learn, Teach and Repeat…

Practice, Learn, Teach and Repeat…

When people find out I have been studying the art of T’ai Chi and Qigong for more than 17 years, they are surprised. Maybe because it is a long time to be practicing any one thing, or maybe in their minds, I should of “mastered” it by now, and moved on. To which I can...
Energy Follows Thought

Energy Follows Thought

I can honestly say for the past few years, I have been desiring to teach and share more Qigong and T’ai Chi. Both practices have made such an impact on my life, and I wanted others to feel it too. Knowing I can make a difference in someone’s life that they can feel...
Slowing Down is Productive

Slowing Down is Productive

At first when you read this statement, you may think, “Well how can that be?” How can one be more productive when they slow down? Are we not taught and brought-up to be productive at all costs? Beginning from grade school, do your homework, do chores, play outside, go...