Autumn Qi Chats | Week 11
What does the crane mean to you?
We’ve rehearsed the movement of the Crane for the Autumn Season but have you asked yourself, what does this all mean?
Have you observed your habits?
The simple story to tell of our relationship with the movement of the Crane is mimicry. It was not uncommon for Qigong masters to observe the habits of animals and attempt to mirror their essence through movement. The Crane has often been associated with regal strength and grace. The skill of this ‘dance’ taps deeper than movement along but becomes a meditative practice to emulate the intention of the animal. Cultivating Qi via the habits of a Crane, creates a more meaningful practice as you direct your Yi towards being more reserved and thoughtful in your demeanor.
What inspiring wisdom!
Balance. Strength. Longevity.
Your balanced movement can signify strength. This ability is cherished as we age. Seeking to live a long and active life, we too should be inspired to train like the Crane. But it takes much more than observation and an occasional exercise moment. To bring yourself out of imbalanced habits, we look to installing tasks throughout the day to teach the brain that ‘this is what I do, so get used to it’. Setting up reminders (or as I call them ‘stations’) so you have a place to practice your balance drills can help in the application of all that you’re learning from these past 12 weeks of Autumn Bamboo Bodies movement.
Neuro-Qi Tip o’the day!
Spread those wings!
Create a movement station around a commonly used space in your home
Put up photos of what you WANT to do can help motivate you. Having a goal is necessary for the brain to remember WHY you are standing like a crane as your coffee brews
Review what works for you. Know your golden nuggets from class and write them down so you have several activities to chose from when at your station. We’ll review some in this week’s Qi Time chat so click below!
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