Qi Gong has been practiced for thousands of years around the world and has enriched countless lives, including mine. It’s a great foundation for whatever you like to do. It provides energy to enjoy a longer, healthier life by increasing vitality and a sense of aliveness. Here are five benefits of practicing Qi Gong:

This moving meditative practice in this video is called Five Element Fingers. Bring your hands together at heart center, then separate them into a qi ball. Now touch your thumbs together, then first fingers, middle fingers, ring fingers, and pinkies. . . .

The beautiful lotus rising through the muddy waters is a symbol of the ability to overcome deep challenges by gently letting go of the past and embracing one's inner light.