“Qigong is the art of effortless effort—where strength is cultivated by softening into presence, movement flows like water, breath anchors awareness, and healing begins through bringing balance.”
“The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows this is true, but few can put it into practice.”
—Dao De Jing, Chapter 78
Qigong
Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong works with the body’s natural energy, or Qi, guiding it through breath, gentle movement, and mindful stillness. Its slow, flowing forms nourish the fascia—the connective tissue that links every part of us—and help regulate the nervous system in a way that feels both grounding and safe. For neurodivergent bodies, for hypermobile bodies, for exhausted bodies, this practice offers a place to land.
It is a practice of stillness in motion, a moving meditation for times when being still was painful and traditional meditation too much of a challenge. Its softness and strength offers adaptability to any need or ability.
Qigong came into my life when I felt disconnected from my body—fatigued, in pain, and overwhelmed. Unlike other practices that asked me to push or perform, Qigong invited me to slow down and feel. It offered a way to move with presence, to breathe with intention, and to gently rebuild trust in my body.
Qigong is now one of the most essential parts of my self-care and self-connection. A return to rhythm, a dance of sorts. A reconnection with the quiet intelligence of the body. For me, it’s not just a practice—it’s a homecoming.