Welcome to the Fall Qi Gong Series!

This Qi Gong set was created in order to harmonize the body with the changing of seasons from Summer into Fall.

As the seasons shift from Summer to Fall, the hot, Yang Qi makes its transition to the cold, Yin Qi. Because the Qi is in flux from Yang to Yin, this shift can be jarring and it is a time where many get sick easily.

In nature, Yang Qi represents liveliness while Yin represents quiescence. Therefore the signs of life begin to diminish; plants begin to wither, predators double their efforts to fatten up thus diminishing the numbers of the prey, farmers reap their harvest diminishing the formerly vibrant and lively produce, all in preparation for the upcoming cold. It is the time to take the Yang and store it away so that Yang is preserved on the inside, while the outside world is Yin.

In Chinese Medicine, Fall is the time of vulnerability for the Lungs. Lung Qi in particular must be bolstered and made vigorous. Since it is a time of collecting qi inwards, we must ensure that the collecting process is facilitated properly. Left uncheck, the process can lead to a sense of agitation in the Lung’s due to an un-smooth transition of qi collecting inwards.

This Qi Gong set helps to tune the body with the shifting Yin Qi of the outside world. It helps the body smoothly transition with the outside environment's shift from Yang to Yin, it helps to collect and store Yang Qi inside the body, and smooths the functions of the Lung Qi and its collecting.

Although this Qi Gong set can be practiced at anytime, it is ideal to practice it after awakening. Rise alongside the sun, take the time to invigorate the body and have your Qi flow with the outside world as the day goes on. Once the sun has set, so too should you allow your body’s Qi to settle down and prepare for rest.