Sunflower Qigong

22/09/2022

AM I SNOW WHITE?! 😃

For the first time in a long time, I detoured off my hiking trail to my favorite creekside spot for a little outdoor qigong.

Not only did this handsome young buck join me but then 3 squirrels scampered over, sat up in the creek bed & watched me for a good minute. Then a blue jay dipped into the creek right in front of me and I swear his wings followed my moves for a few beats. No, really!

If I knew Snow White’s animal song, I would have busted it out ✨🎶🙃

Qigong… it’s just magically for all living things 😁🦌🐿🦩🦅☀️🌱

13/09/2022

QIGONG CLASS IS BACK! YAY!!

Please join us!
Thursdays
4:00pm
Hakone Gardens in Saratoga
Drop in: $25

Thank you for your well wishes as I healed from a slip off a ladder. 💛

I’m up and running (or hiking 🙃) again and looking forward to getting back to class.

Hope to see you soon!
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14/06/2022

FEELING A BIT OFF?

You know the feeling… you notice you’re a little bit crabby or tired or off centered. You just don’t feel like your self. You’re a little caddywampus, as my mom used to say. 🙃

Could be your energy is stuck or sluggish. The good news is you can unstick yourself and shift back to center.

Brushing the Meridians sloughs off stagnant energy and helps return us to balance. It’s a gentle way to give yourself a hug and a energy boost and get you back on track.

Slow and gentle, kind and loving. 💛

Three times … or more if you like. 😊 You’ll feel more grounded, centered and peaceful.

Give it a try. I think you’ll be right as rain in no time. (Yep, my mom said that, too!)

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07/06/2022

JOY SPARKS

This AM in my quiet time I was reminded to look for little bits of joy. Five bits to be exact. Okay, sure. 🙂

In need of some peace, I headed to Alum Rock Park this afternoon. I started out along the street when a young man, short and round, water bottle in hand with a labored walk, waved & shouted “Hi!” from 20 feet away. I grinned, returned his greeting then realized I’d forgotten my water in the car. I shouted I’d forgotten my water, thanks for the reminder.

I went back, got my water then headed out again. I saw him ahead, resting I thought. Nope, he was waiting for me. 🙂

In less than 7 minutes I learned:
•Sean walks here once a week.
•God loves everybody.
•He likes Streetfighter and is on level 15.
•He has lots of brothers & sisters & they all love football… but not his mom.
•His brother gave him his green & grey camo trucker’s cap, he likes it.
•He likes to hug.

We came to a split in the road, Sean going one way, me the other. We shook hands, a lot of times, then held hands. Then Sean prayed for me:
“O holy Mary, Mother of God….. Amen. I like you Trish!”
“Amen. I like you too, Sean. Thank you the prayer. “
“Any time. See you tomorrow!”
Then off he went. 🙂

Y’all, it was a really good prayer. 💛

Also: I saw a yellow butterfly the size of a pterodactyl…

Stay open, they’re there, those joy sparks. ✨

So what sparked joy in you today? I can only hope you met a Sean, too. 🙂

01/06/2022

Anger, Frustration & Resentment 😡

We all feel these emotions, it’s part of being human. What’s important is that we find healthy ways to release our anger.
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Blowing up, silently seething or ignoring it doesn’t work, it just helps the anger take root in our body which can lead to lots of health issues, both physical and emotional.
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The Liver Cleansing Exercise is an important & powerful tool that gives us a physical way to let go.
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Whether it’s a loved one, the guy who cut you off in traffic, the state of the world or yourself that’s got you riled, I hope you’ll try this exercise to release it all & regain a sense of balance and peace.
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Spoiler alert: It might take a couple of sessions to set it ALL free. 🙃
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Be kind & gentle with yourself, my friends. Sometimes it’s hard to be human.
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26/04/2022

I'M EXCITED! 🎉

We are now offering 2 qigong classes a week at the beautiful Hakone Gardens in Saratoga! Yay!
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
4:00pm
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If you want to reduce stress, sharpen your mind, strengthen your health and cultivate a more peaceful state of being, qigong can help you get there.
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I'm on a mission to grow Sunflower Qigong and to share this powerful yet simple practice with as many people as I can. Qigong changed my life and I believe it can change yours as well.
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Come check it out, you’ll be glad you did.
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17/02/2022

PEACEFUL & GROUNDED
Yep, that can be you!
Qigong class Thursday at 4:00.
Hakone Gardens in Saratoga.
Join us… you can bring the peace home. 😊
Just $25, check in at the gift shop.
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Peace, strength, balance, healing... all just waiting for you.

10/01/2022

Honored to talk with Parisa Shelton of Shelton Qigong about my healing journey and qigong. It's been an amazing 3 years!

If you're interested in checking out qigong, consider The Qi Club. 30 minute online classes, 4 days a week. It's fun, energizing & insightful. I've placed the link in the comments.

Have a blessed Monday, my friends!
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Trish, a member of 'The Qi Club,' shares her experience with how she discovered Qigong at a time when she was very sick for several years. From nervous syste...

27/11/2021

STILL FULL? 😅

If you dived deep into the charcuterie or your pie slices were more like a slabs, your digestive system might be in need of a little help. 😁

Here’s a repost that can help… Massaging the Yang Organs

Bloating, belching, gas, acid ingestion, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea…. this exercise can help calm & reset your GI tract & get things moving.

Do it for 50-150 times, going at your own pace.

Be sure to wait 30-45 minutes after eating!

Happy holidays!!!

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10/11/2021

Grief. 💛
It can be such a painful & difficult emotion to process.
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It doesn't matter if your loss is current or many years in the past, the sadness can arise anytime. Sometimes it's quiet & gentle, sometimes it's crippling. And for many people, the holidays can amplify any deep loss.
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Whatever type of loss you've experienced, the Lung Cleansing Exercise can help you process the grief, sadness & sorrow & cultivate both physical & emotional well-being.
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This exercise has helped me process all kinds of grief loss: from the death of my dad decades ago to the loss of my health a few years ago to letting go of several toxic friendships. I can honestly say my heart & spirit are so much lighter now.
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And a gentle reminder: processing & releasing the grief & sadness does not mean you are letting go of your loved one. Quite the contrary, by letting go of the sadness you're just opening up more space for love. 💛
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Added bonus: this is a great exercise to boost your immune system & respiratory system!
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I hope you'll give this a try. Just a couple of minutes a day can help lighten the heaviness. And please let me know how it goes for you!
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This holiday season, be kind and gentle with yourself! You're important!
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10/10/2021

Thank you so much for your donations in support of my fundraising efforts for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention!
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My efforts continue! If you’re considering donating to this cause so close to my heart, please do! Every dollar counts!
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Yes! There’s still time… the community walk is in 2 weeks! 😃
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I’m grateful for your kindness & generosity in helping me reach my goal of $800.
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Link to my donation page is in the comments below. If you have trouble with the link, DM me and I’ll send it directly.
We can end su***de.
Blessings to you!!!
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31/08/2021

WE’RE BACK! Yay!
After taking the month of August off, Qigong for Wellness via Zoom returns tomorrow:
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Wednesday- September 1st - 9:30am PDT
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From the comfort of your home, you can start your day grounded & centered, light in heart and ready for the day.
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All you need is a quiet space & an open heart. You can even gone in your jammies!
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And your first class is FREE! Just send me a message with your email and I’ll send you the link.
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Join us, you’ll be glad you did.
Wednesdays at 9:30am PDT
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Peace, strength, balance, and healing can be yours.

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