20/05/2026
In our modern-day world with our often hectic schedules of trying to fit too many things intoa busy schedule, it is common for us to feel “stuck”. This stuck feeling can manifest either:
1. Physically – by way of pain, clots, cramps, headaches, premenstrual tension, digestive issues or sinus/chest congestion;
2. Mentally/Emotionally – by way of brain fog, anger, feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious or simply “stuck in the mud”.
This stuck feeling in terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is described as stagnant Qi and can be caused by many factors, for example:
- poor diet;
- overeating;
- too much screen time;
- lack of physical movement;
- stress;
- excess alcohol;
- toxins in the environment.
Three of the main systems in the body particularly subject to this feeling of stagnant Qi or “stuckness” are:
1. The Lung system – which, when not functioning optimally, can lead to a build-up of Qi in the chest, manifesting as breathing difficulties, chest or sinus congestion.
2. The Spleen system – which, when overcome by excess, can lead to a heavy, bloated, “stuck in the mud” feeling, especially in the abdominal area, as Spleen governs the whole of digestion in TCM terms.
3. The Liver system – which is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi, so is often affected.
Follow along with me in the Qigong routine below to learn 3 Qigong exercises to help the 3 main organ systems to unblock stuck or stagnant Qi and help it flow smoothly.
This video shows you a gentle 20-minute Qigong routine to become "unstuck" with 3 Qigong exercises. If you feel physically as though you have stagnant Qi which can manifest as pain, cramp, congestion or digestive problems or mentally like you are "stuck in the mud", depressed, anxious or unmotivated...
