From Grief to Healing by Amanda Mackenzie

Author:Amanda Mackenzie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: from grief to healing;amanda mckenzie;amanda mackenzie;how to heal from grief;healing from grief;healing from loss;how to heal from loss;how to heal from trauma;healing from trauma;trauma;loss;grief;personal healing
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2022-01-13T13:39:29+00:00

When the scan is complete, take your time to gently move your limbs and bring your awareness back to the room. Take your calm with you into the world.

To ponder

What did you notice about your body during meditation?

What did you observe of your mind during mediation?

MOVEMENT

Qigong—Pathways through the body

Intentional movement helps us focus our bodies for grounding and flow, and qigong can provide a movement pathway through the body to healing and recovery.

Qigong (pronounced chee goong) is a term comprising two Chinese words. Qi or chi means life force, which is the universal energy of life flowing through and around us. Gong can be translated as work. Qigong then becomes the work or practise of consciously moving energy around the body.

It is an ancient healing practise that involves gentle, flowing movements to improve the flow of chi, which can be affected by illness and heartache and other disturbances. It can help focus your body to restore grounding and flow. The movements may support well-being and assist in recovery and healing.

The movements themselves are simple, rather than strenuous, and only require a few repetitions. They have a range of evocative names such as wind blowing into the ears and the fluttering fragrance. The focus is on aligning your breathing with flowing, gentle body movements and there are sets of poses and balances designed for morning or evening practise. The emphasis in qigong is on the flow, rather than the pose, so that we physically become an expression of the life force itself.

Most movements begin with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. We consciously breathe calm into the body and mind. Concentrate on the flow between one movement and the other, using a smooth and fluid energy during the practise. Two qigong movements that might assist you to begin are:

Opening the gate

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, with soft knees, and hands by your sides. Ground and centre yourself, taking a deep breath. Throughout this exercise, your elbows and upper arms remain close to your body. Breathe slowly and gently in rhythm with the movements.

Bend your arms up at the elbows, bringing your hands towards your navel, with palms facing the body and fingertips touching lightly.

Breathe in and “open the gate” by moving your hands out in an arc, away from your body. Your lower arms move apart until your palms are facing ahead and your chest is open. Notice your heart is open to the world and your back is straight and strong.

When your arms are extended, maintain the flow by reversing the movement, breathing out as your hands return to “close the gate.” Repeat a few times, breathing slowly and gently in rhythm with the movements.

Connecting heaven and earth

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, with soft knees. Ground and centre yourself, taking a deep breath.

Begin with palms facing each other but not touching, at the heart centre. Breathe in slowly and gently.

From that position, move both hands slowly, and at the same time, by extending one hand above your head

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