24 ways to Replenish, Relax and Rejuvenate 1. Take a Walk: Amidst palm and tamarisk trees I meet my sister in the main parking area, it’s 12:30 pm. After an easy pre-registration, we set out on a walkabout with resort map in hand to navigate around this serene place. 2. Discover the Waters: A lush landscaped path meanders about […]
Tag Archives: mindfulness
Qigong Benefits Your Longevity, Let Me Count the Ways
Qigong aids anti-aging, active aging, ageless living, healthy aging, vitality and longevity with flexibility, optimum function and expanded awareness! How? 5 Ways Qigong promotes Longevity 1. Reduces blood pressure & pulse rate 2. Builds muscle strength 3. Improves Balance 4. Aids weight loss & distribution of weight 5. Builds new neural pathways in your brain […]
“Aging is an Educational Experience” says Ram Dass, and so do I!
My older friends joke that, “It’s a full time job growing old”. I laugh, snort, and chuckle along, knowing this to be true as I join the elder ranks of my generation. Designated Seniors on government roll calls, our tsunami wave of baby boomers is waking up to ”where did the time go?” I don’t […]
I’m in a Qigong State of Mind
Every Qigong session begins with the intention of moving into a Qigong State of Mind. This intention begins as muscles are engaged but my breathing allows the Qi energy to effortlessly move my body. An archer, athlete or dancer may feel something similar as their mind relaxes and their body effortlessly performs what its been trained […]
MINDFULNESS: engage mind, move body
“The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.” Ashley Montagu Have you ever been in the Flow Zone? Many dancers, surfers, sailors, musicians and pro athletes know the feeling. When I asked an actor what makes a good performance, the reply was: “ […]