Chinese Medicine & Qigong

02/04/2026

I got a lovely surprise yesterday! I was on my YouTube channel and noticed that I'd passed the 30,000 subscriber milestone! I couldn't believe it. 😮 I've been adding Qigong and acupressure videos to my channel for over 10 years now, sometimes wondering if anyone is out there watching - I guess they were! 🎉🎉🎉

A big Thank You to all of you who have supported me over the years. Your emails and lovely comments inspire me to keep sharing the magic of Qigong with you all.

To celebrate, I'd like to offer you a choice of 20% discount on my Qigong courses, ranging from the tiniest price to my full 50-video Space To Relax Membership programme. Use discount code YT30K, valid until Friday, 10th April at midnight Irish time. Choose below by clicking any of the links!

1. Qigong Meditations Bundle (usually €9.99, reduced to €7.99): https://spacetorelax.com/meditations-course/
2. Transformative Ten Introductory 10 Lesson Video Course (usually €97, reduced to €77.60): https://spacetorelax.com/online-qigong-course/
3. Eight Pieces of Brocade 9 Lesson Video Course (usually €97, reduced to €77.60): https://spacetorelax.com/eight-pieces-of-brocade-online-course/
4. Space To Relax 50-Video Lesson Qigong Membership Programme (€47 per month, reduced to €37 and €447 per year, reduced to €357 per year): https://spacetorelax.com/space-to-relax-programme/

And if you haven't already subscribed, please support me by doing so here: https://youtube.com/?si=SXG2E6PDwD3K4dQs

25/03/2026

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Springtime is the associated season of the Liver system. If our Liver Qi is out of balance at this time then it will be apparent in the season of Spring, more than any other. [This applies to those of you in the Southern Hemisphere too - because our Liver system can also come under pressure at any time of year from overwork, stress, striving and rushing.]

Practice the Qigong video lesson on this webpage to give your Liver system some TLC!
https://spacetorelax.com/qigong-springtime-stretching-and-healing-sound-for-liver/😊

Our Liver system is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and Blood (and emotions). Symptoms of imbalance in our Liver system include:

= Neck and shoulder tension;
- Muscle cramps;
- Headaches and migraines;
- One-sided aches and pains;
- Anger and frustration (the associated emotions of the Liver).

The good news is that Qigong practice can help you transition smoothly from Winter into Springtime. 🌸🐝🪻

In the video lesson on this page you can follow along with some simple beginner Qigong exercises to:

1. Gently stretch the back, front and sides of your body to encourage the smooth flow of Qi.
2. Use one of the Six Healing Sounds to help discharge (get rid of) waste or sick Qi from the body.

Enjoy! 😊
https://spacetorelax.com/qigong-springtime-stretching-and-healing-sound-for-liver/

If you'd like to learn more Qigong with me then sign up for your free 3 part video series of Qigong lessons: https://spacetorelax.com/free-qigong-video-series/

This video shows you some Qigong stretches for coming out of Winter and into Spring to activate the body and also a healing sound for the Liver system which is associated with the month of Spring.

22/03/2026

18/03/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each organ system is associated with a season of the year. For the Liver system, that season is Spring. This means that our Liver system needs more nurturing at this time of year.

In fact, any time of year is a good time to give our Liver some love (so, southern hemisphere residents, you can do this too 😊) because modern-day living, rushing and stressing is especially damaging to our Liver Qi.

Have you noticed any of the following Liver Qi symptoms recently?

- muscle tension and cramps;
- headaches and migraine;
- eye problems (dry, gritty eyes/blurred vision);
- mood swings;
- irregular menstruation;
- waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep;
- anger and frustration;
- aches and pains in the sides of the body.

If so, try the Qigong video routine in the link below to release Liver tension and stress.
https://spacetorelax.com/lesson-29-liver-cleansing-qigong-exercises-replay-of-live-qigong-class/

Please comment to let me know how you feel after practising this routine. 😊

If you haven't joined already and would like more bite-sized Qigong exercises to feel better, get your FREE Qigong video series here.
https://spacetorelax.com/free-qigong-video-series/

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Liver System functions to regulate the smooth and harmonious flow of Qi. It also stores the Blood, releasing it when needed to provide you with physical stamina. The eyes are the sense organs associated with the Liver and its associated emotion is....

11/03/2026

Can I ask you a couple of questions?

When you feel stressed, busy, or are rushing from one place to another, where do you notice the tension in your body? When you do a lot of driving, which area feels stiff and tight?

My guess is that neck and shoulders are up there at the top of the list!

Below you can learn how to find and massage a common acupuncture point to help manage neck and shoulder pain (also the emotions of anger and frustration).
https://youtu.be/zZZY6AaE0IE?si=N9wpYIfiLOAqNdKy

Please don't use this point if you are pregnant. Instead, leave me a comment below and I'll suggest an alternative point for you.

Click the image below to watch the 5 minute video.

⭐⭐⭐These videos are for beginners who want to learn some simple acupressure points and techniques as part of a general healthcare routine. They are no substitute for a consultation with your healthcare practitioner if you are experiencing any symptoms which concern you.

Learn how to locate and massage the acupressure point called Jianjing for shoulder and neck pain, anger and frustration. It can also be helpful for headaches...

04/03/2026

After a seemingly cloud-filled winter, we finally enjoyed clear skies here in Ireland for a fabulous view of the full moon yesterday. 🌕😊

This moon is known as the "Worm Moon" because it is the time of year in the Northern hemisphere when earthworms begin to emerge and move around more. 🪱

For those of you in Australia, the Americas and Asia, your full moon coincided with a rare lunar eclipse, so you may have witnessed a "Blood Moon" - named after the reddish colour of the moon when it is completely covered by the Earth's shadow.

So what does all this have to do with Qigong? 🤔

In Qigong practice, many of our exercises draw on the Qi of nature. For instance, we can absorb Qi from the earth, sky, trees, sun and moon, which are all abundant in Qi with different qualities. We can use this Qi to benefit our health by providing us with, for example:

- more energy;
- a feeling of being more grounded;
- extra warmth;
- a cool and calm mind.

[Those of you in my Space To Relax membership programme have access to a much more detailed lesson on how to absorb Qi from the moon - it's Lesson 42 in the membership area.]

Below is a live class replay which shows you a simple Full Moon Qigong Routine. Even though we have just passed the full moon, you can practice this routine a couple of days on either side of it to enjoy the nourishing and cooling effects of the moon's Yin Qi. You can use this routine if you are:

- feeling exhausted;
- lack motivation;
- want to give yourself some gentle nurturing;
- want to rid excess heat in your body (e.g. menopausal night sweats) 🥵

Full Moon Qigong Routine - showing you how to use simple, relaxing methods to boost the Yin functions of your body and mind.

25/02/2026

For better or worse, I find myself increasingly fascinated by how much I can learn through short YouTube videos. Admittedly, some of it is nonsense, but there is also credible information there too!

Many of my free Qigong videos are on YouTube so if you find yourself with 5-10 minutes why not take a Qigong break by following along with one of them? https://spacetorelax.com/10-minute-video-library-new/

⭐⭐⭐[Also, please can I ask for your support? I'm close to 30,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel so if you enjoy my videos, click the SUBSCRIBE button on my YouTube channel. This helps me grow my channel as YouTube will then show the videos to more people - who will benefit too! 😊]. ⭐⭐⭐
https://www.youtube.com/

THE 10-MINUTE VIDEO LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE FREE FOR YOU!

You can access a whole range of short videos on my website, organised by category - ideal for those with busy lives who don't want to miss out on Qigong practice.

24/02/2026

My YouTube channel is just under 100 subscribers short of 30,000! 🤩 I’m so very grateful to those of you who already subscribed. To those of you who have yet to do so, can you please help me reach 30k by clicking the subscribe button on my channel: https://youtube.com/?si=G6kBVMIQ9H0537XU
🙏🙏🙏🙏

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20/02/2026

You have only 4 hours left to get 20% off all my Qigong courses in celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse. Choose from one of the courses below. (click the links below):

20% off the 50 Video Lesson "Space To Relax" Programme:
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20% off the 10 Video Lesson Introductory "Transformative Ten" Course:
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20% off the 10 Video Lesson "8 Pieces of Brocade" Course:
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20% off the "3 Mini Audio Meditations" Bundle:
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Use the code FIREHORSE20 on any of the payment pages above and gallop yourself towards better health! This offer ends at 11.30pm tonight (Irish time).

Have a great weekend! 😊

20/02/2026

I hope you are enjoying the first week of the New Year of the Fire Horse. In case you missed it you can read below to learn more about the energetic characteristics of this powerful year ahead and how we can use Qigong (along with many other dietary and lifestyle practices) to harness the Fire Horse and sail smoothly through the coming year with optimal health and happiness.

This is also the last day on which you can get 20% off all my Qigong courses. Here is your choice (click the blue links below):

20% off the 50 Video Lesson "Space To Relax" Programme:
https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1050707

20% off the 10 Video Lesson Introductory "Transformative Ten" Course:
https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1080806

20% off the 10 Video Lesson "8 Pieces of Brocade" Course:
https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1180058

20% off the "3 Mini Audio Meditations" Bundle:
https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1098513

Use the code FIREHORSE20 on any of the payment pages above and gallop yourself towards better health!

Here's the blog post full of healthy tips for you -

Read About Healthy Practices In The Fire Horse Year Here: https://spacetorelax.com/chinese-new-year-of-the-fire-horse-2026/

Do you have any goals, projects, or wishes for your life and health in 2026? Let me know by replying to this email, and I'll send some Qigong tips especially for you! 😊

Have a great weekend! 😊

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse! 🔥🐎

Today, February 17th, marks a change from the flow of Qi in the Snake Year, which was all about consolidation, shedding the old, and taking stock. The Fire Horse is forward-moving, strong, and active. It provides us with the endurance and momentum to achieve our goals and aspirations.

https://spacetorelax.com/chinese-new-year-of-the-fire-horse-2026/

However...

We need to ensure that the Fire Horse doesn't gallop off wildly into the distance! 😲

Read below to learn more about the energetic characteristics of this powerful year ahead and how we can use Qigong (along with many other dietary and lifestyle practices) to harness the Fire Horse and sail smoothly through the coming year with optimal health and happiness.

https://spacetorelax.com/chinese-new-year-of-the-fire-horse-2026/

To celebrate the New Year, you can get 20% off all my Qigong courses until the end of this week (11.30pm, Friday 20th February). Here is your choice (click the blue links below):

1. 20% off the 50 Video Lesson "Space To Relax" Programme: https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1050707

2. 20% off the 10 Video Lesson Introductory "Transformative Ten" Course: https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1080806

3. 20% off the 10 Video Lesson "8 Pieces of Brocade" Course: https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1180058

4. 20% off the "3 Mini Audio Meditations" Bundle: https://spacetorelax.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1098513

Use the code FIREHORSE20 on any of the payment pages above and give yourself the gift of health in the New Year of the Fire Horse.

Do you have any goals, projects, or wishes for your life and health in 2026? Let me know by replying to this email, and I'll send some Qigong tips especially for you! 😊

Have a great week!

Warmest wishes,

Janice

P.S. Please can you help me by heading over to my YouTube channel. I'm only 20 or so subscribers short of 30,000 so I'd be so grateful if you could click the red "Subscribe" button. 🙏

https://youtube.com/?si=sMxdy4tauYNlxHZm

12/02/2026

Would you like a convenient, 2-3 minute way to help you manage a range of health conditions?

I have the answer for you! 😊
https://spacetorelax.com/5-minute-acupressure-points-video-library/

Many of you have given me so much great feedback when I included acupressure points at the end of my Qigong video lessons that I created a few short "acupressure-only" videos showing you how to start using acupressure to help yourself in only a few minutes.

Now, you can find them all in one place on the Space To Relax website (rather than scrolling back through past posts). Click this link to see them all: https://spacetorelax.com/5-minute-acupressure-points-video-library/

There are over 20 short videos, each featuring a popular acupressure point, showing you how to find and massage each point and describing how it can help you.

Is there something in the lists below that you know you would like to relieve?

Physical Issues:

- difficulty absorbing nutrients from your food (digestive problems);
- travel sickness;
- tinnitus;
-headaches/migraines;
- shoulder pain;
- sinus congestion;
- back pain;
- circulation;
- toothache;
- breathing difficulties;
- insomnia and improving sleep;
- exhaustion and fatigue;
- bunion pain;
- menstrual cramps or PMT;
- stiff tendons or muscle cramps;
- trigeminal neuralgia and TMJ pain;
- vertigo.

Emotional Issues:

- fear;
- calming mind chatter;
- improving memory and clearing brain fog;
- lack of feeling grounded;
- stress;
- anxiety;
- sadness and grief;
- anger and frustration;
- excessive worrying.

Once you have found something you'd like to improve from the list then search for the related video in the 5 Minute Acupressure Video Library.

Is there anything I missed out? Any requests? Drop me an email and I'll make you an acupressure video! 😊

Don't forget your abdominal breathing too as this is very helpful in further encouraging the flow of Qi as you perform acupressure.

NOTE: These videos are for beginners who want to learn some simple acupressure points and techniques as part of a general healthcare routine. They are no substitute for a consultation with your healthcare practitioner if you are experiencing any symptoms that concern you.

I'm here to help you so if you have any questions please hit reply and ask away! 🥰https://spacetorelax.com/5-minute-acupressure-points-video-library/