Chi Flow with Jo

Chi Flow with Jo Come back to your senses with daily online Qi Gong classes. Suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Feel Well, Every Day.

🌿 Helping women reconnect with their body, calm the mind & nourish the spirit.
💫 QiGong • Shiatsu Acupressure • Food Medicine
💛 Join me live every weekday for Chi Flow with Jo.
📚 Author of Good Food, Better Sex & Shiatsu & the Art of Conscious Cooking Zen Shiatsu, 5 Element Diet tips and recipes, Powerful Acupressure and easy-peasy daily Chi Gong.

13/04/2026

Consistency beats intensity every time.

You don’t need to do more, you need to do it regularly.

One minute a day of acupressure or gentle movement is more powerful than one strong session once a week.
The body responds to rhythm, not force.

Pair your practice with daily life, kettle boiling, TV on, morning routine.

This is how habits become healing.

Start today. Watch the full episode as your guide:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/

or comment YES and I’ll send you something simple to follow.
https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

Living well with Parkinson’s is not about pushing harder, it is about finding your rhythm.Through Qi Gong, acupressure, ...
13/04/2026

Living well with Parkinson’s is not about pushing harder, it is about finding your rhythm.

Through Qi Gong, acupressure, and food, you can reduce stiffness, support mobility, and reconnect to your body.

This is not theory, it is lived experience, shared with love.

✨ Begin your journey with free class and ebook:
https://livewellwithparkinsons.ie/freebies/

Yang energy is rising, and your body feels it too.Stiffness, tension, that sense of being stuck, this is energy asking t...
13/04/2026

Yang energy is rising, and your body feels it too.

Stiffness, tension, that sense of being stuck, this is energy asking to move.

In Qi Gong, especially through the 8 Brocades, we don’t fight the body, we guide it back into flow.

For those living with Parkinson’s, this gentle rising energy can be supported, softened, and directed.
You are not stuck, your energy can shift.

✨ Start with a free class and feel the difference:
https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

If you are exhausted from caring for someone you love, this is one of the most powerful foods you can add to your day.Bo...
12/04/2026

If you are exhausted from caring for someone you love, this is one of the most powerful foods you can add to your day.

Bone broth.

In traditional Chinese medicine the bones, nervous system and deep reserves of energy are connected to what we call the Kidney system. When someone is burnt out from long periods of stress or caring for others, this deeper energy can become depleted.

Bone broth is one of the simplest ways to gently rebuild those reserves.

Slow simmering bones releases minerals, collagen and amino acids that support the joints, nervous system, digestion and overall energy.

It’s warm, easy to digest and deeply nourishing, which is exactly what the body needs when it is under pressure.

The simplest way to make it is to place chicken or beef bones in a large pot of water with a slice of ginger and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Let it simmer gently for several hours.
Even one small cup a day can make a difference over time.

In my latest blog and podcast episode, inspired by a message from a burnt out carer, I talk about how nourishing foods like bone broth can support both carers and the people they care for.

If you are caring for a parent, partner or loved one and feel exhausted, I encourage you to read the article and listen to the episode.

And if you would like to explore more about food as medicine for energy and resilience, you’ll find many simple practices in my new book Find Your Flow: Live Well with Parkinson’s.

Sometimes the most powerful medicine begins in the kitchen.

Read the blog and listen to the podcast to learn more.
https://joannefaulkner.ie/2026/03/31/burnt-out-carer-simple-food-acupressure-and-gentle-movement-to-restore-energy/

11/04/2026

Struggling with digestion, bloating or low energy?

Your digestion is your centre.

In Chinese medicine, the Spleen and Stomach are responsible for transforming food into energy.
When they are weak, you feel tired, heavy, foggy, and ungrounded.

Simple movements like this, paired with warm, nourishing foods, help bring balance back to the Earth element.

This is how we rebuild from the inside out.

Watch this episode:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/

Comment YES for a free class and simple food tips to support your digestion.
https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

11/04/2026

This is a book launch, YES!

But it’s also a celebration of resilience, love, and shared practice.

This afternoon at 2pm, we gather at The Hendrick Smithfield, Dublin to mark the launch of Find Your Flow, Live Well with Parkinson’s.

Davy and I will be there, books in hand, hearts open, ready to welcome you.

Come for the learning.
Stay for the connection.
Leave knowing you belong.

Type YES in the comments and I’ll send you more information and a link to the next free Live Well with Parkinson’s Qi Gong or Breathwork class.

11/04/2026

What if your “little treat” is quietly fuelling inflammation?

These chocolate seed balls give you the sweetness without the stiffness.

Try them tomorrow at our book launch, or find the recipe inside the new book; Find your Flow, Live Well With Parkinsons (plus buy 2, get 1 free for Parkinson’s Awareness Month).

Comment Yes and I’ll send you the link.

It will also help share the message Davy and I are sharing about how to Live Well With Parkinsons whether you are diagnosed or love someone who is.

11/04/2026

JOIN US LIVE THIS WORLD PARKINSONS DAY!

Whether you have Parkinsons or love someone who does JOIN US, Because living with Parkinson’s isn’t just about symptoms.

It’s about daily reality: sleep, anxiety, digestion, energy, connection.
And the small things that can make those days feel more manageable.

TODAY in Dublin, we’re bringing people together for an afternoon that’s practical, open, and human.

Davy lives with Parkinson’S and Joanne brings 20+ years in Qi Gong, Chinese medicine and acupressure.

Together, we’ll share simple, accessible ways to support the body and mind — including a short, follow-along practice you can use at home.

✨ With special guest Clodagh Finn sharing stories of resilience and strength from Irish history.
If you or someone you love is navigating Parkinson’s, you are very welcome in the room.

📍 The Hendrick Hotel, Dublin
🗓 TODAY, April 11th, 2026 | 2PM

Comment LAUNCH and we’ll send you more details.

There’s still time to say yes 💛Tomorrow we open the doors to something deeply human… a space of honesty, support, and re...
10/04/2026

There’s still time to say yes 💛

Tomorrow we open the doors to something deeply human… a space of honesty, support, and real tools for living well with Parkinson’s

Find Your Flow, Live Well with Parkinson’s is not just a story… it’s a guide, a companion, and a reminder that even in the middle of challenge, there is still flow, connection, and possibility.

If Parkinson’s is part of your life, or someone you love, you are so welcome here

Join us:
📍 The Hendrick Smithfield
🕑 2pm, Saturday 11th April

We’ll share gentle Qi Gong, simple acupressure, and honest conversation from lived experience… nothing to perform, just a space to arrive and be held

🎁 Last chance to enter the giveaway today:
https://kingsumo.com/g/1xqjj9m/find-your-flow-live-well-with-parkinsons-win-the-book-and-audio-companion

✨ 10 winners
5 signed physical books
5 eBooks with audio companion

Come as you are, truly
You are not alone in this 💛

10/04/2026

Breathing changes with Parkinson’s, yet few people are shown how to retrain it.

Shallow breathing can increase tension, reduce oxygen flow, and make the nervous system feel constantly on alert. In Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong practice, the breath is one of the most powerful ways to restore calm, improve energy circulation, and support the brain and body working together.

In this practice we explore gentle breathing techniques used in Qi Gong to
• calm the nervous system
• improve oxygen flow and energy circulation
• support voice, posture, and movement
• reduce stress and internal tension

Small daily practices can make a profound difference.

If you are living with Parkinson’s, or supporting someone who is, you are welcome to learn with us.

Join a FREE class and supportive community here
https://livewellwithparkinsons.com/freebies

Most people have never heard of this point… but it can change how your body moves.It’s called Gall Bladder 34.In Chinese...
10/04/2026

Most people have never heard of this point… but it can change how your body moves.

It’s called Gall Bladder 34.
In Chinese medicine it is known as the He Sea point of the Gall Bladder meridian, which means it has a powerful influence on the tendons, muscles and the flow of movement in the body.

If you often feel:
-Stiff
-Tight through the hips
-Slow or heavy when walking
-Or restricted in your movement

To find it, sit down and place your fingers at the head of the fibula (on the outer knee area) Slide fingers slightly down wards to find the depression just below. You will feel a soft dip in the muscle.

That’s Gall Bladder 34.

Press gently until you feel a comfortable ache and breathe slowly for about one minute.

In Chinese medicine this point is famous for helping the body release stiffness and restore smooth movement.

It’s one of the key points we often use when supporting people with mobility issues, tension in the body, or Parkinson’s symptoms.

I talk more about this point in my latest blog and podcast episode, inspired by a message from a burnt out carer asking for help.

You can read the blog and listen to the podcast to learn how this point works alongside food and gentle movement.

And if you’d like to explore it further, you’ll find Gall Bladder 34 explained inside our new book
Find Your Flow: Live Well with Parkinson’s: https://livewellwithparkinsons.ie/books-3/

Sometimes one small point can help the whole body soften.

Read the blog and listen to the podcast to learn more.
https://joannefaulkner.ie/blog/

JOIN US LIVE THIS WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY, TOMORROW!Whether you are living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is, ...
10/04/2026

JOIN US LIVE THIS WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY, TOMORROW!

Whether you are living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is, you are warmly invited to join us, because living with Parkinson’s is not just about symptoms.

It is about everyday life, sleep, anxiety, digestion, energy, connection, and the small shifts that can make each day feel more manageable.

Tomorrow in Dublin, we are gathering for an afternoon that is practical, open, and deeply human.

Davy is living with Parkinson’s, and Joanne brings over 20 years of experience in Qi Gong, Chinese medicine, and acupressure.

Together, we will share simple, accessible ways to support both body and mind, including a short practice you can follow and bring into your own daily life.

✨ With special guest Clodagh Finn, sharing inspiring stories of resilience and strength from Irish history.

If you or someone you love is navigating Parkinson’s, you are very welcome in the room.
📍 The Hendrick Hotel, Dublin
🗓 Tomorrow, 11th April 2026 | 2PM

Comment LAUNCH and we will send you the details.

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Shiatsu, sometimes described as acupuncture without needles, is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that links together food, emotions, organs, colours, flavours, symptoms, senses, times of year and even times of the day, so that you can interpret moods or symptoms and heal them with food.

It’s not about fad diets, it’s about understanding the ancient simple nutritional system of Yin and Yang. With me, Joanne Faulkner and Conscious Cooking, you understand this simple system to know and embrace what food works for you.

Its about how to love yourself with food as medicine, simple.