12/15/2021
The Winter Solstice; A Time to Rejoice and Celebrate!
Qi Gong Class on the 21st of December at 10am on Zoom
The 21st of December is an important day in many cultures around the world. This is the day when yin energy on our planet is at its highest (the longest night) and yang energy is at its lowest (the shortest day).
Winter is the season of repair and regeneration. It is a time to conserve energy both physically and spiritually, to collect your thoughts and plant seeds for the coming year. A time to rest, go to bed early and allow yourself to be lazy, a time to cut out busyness and overstimulation.
It is a wonderful time to lock in your dreams and aspirations. It is a time to set goals as you ride the yang wave into the next cycle. This is the time, Right Now.... to pause…. and allow your body, mind and spirit, to recover fully from a busy hectic year. Allow your energy to consolidate, wind down and wind inward, with the yin energy, and really think through what you want the next year to look like.
Winter darkness has a positive side to it. The Solstice is a time to celebrate the slow turning of winter to spring, a time to recognize and honor the beauty in the cold, dark, bleak winter season. Take a few minutes to be thankful for the gift of wisdom winter brings, in teaching us the quality of withdrawal as an essential part of renewal.
The Winter Solstice celebrates the return of light, warmth and hope as we experience the first slow turn towards greater daylight. So take a moment on the solstice and embrace the positive, enriching aspects of winter's darkness. Sit quietly in the dark and allow it to enfold you in quiet peace.
Come and celebrate the day with me on Zoom. The class will include qi gong movements for the winter season, meditation and quiet reflection, the healing sound for the kidneys and more…..Class will be from 10am to 11:30am approx. Cost is $10. If that is a hardship a donation would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you are interested no later than the 18th of December
I really hope you can be part of the celebration.
Warmest wishes and Happy Solstice.
raphaelamccormack@gmail.com
