It's been a big week for me with Weight Watchers. I participated in a CHI FLOW event last night with fellow Chi Guides. And later this morning, I am teaching my usual Tuesday morning Chi Flow class at the Edina WW locations. Lots of corporate staff are in town for this, including the President of WW. Later this week, I am doing a Find Your Me workshop and Chi Flow focus group.
CHI FLOW is a Weight Watchers' version of Chi Gong (Qi Gong). Chi Gong is a 3,000 year old traditional Chinese medical system designed to improve the health of internal organs. Many of us have seen Tai Chi in the movies, which is the martial arts version of Chi Gong. At Weight Watchers, we have developed an accessible version of Chi Gong for all of our members. Anyone can do it. It can even be done sitting in a chair. In some ways, it is even more accessible than yoga because no mat is required--and if you are in comfortable clothing already, no special wardrobe is needed.
Yoga came first in India over 6,000 years. Chi Gong came about 3000 years ago. CHI FLOW was just born. I love all three. As an impatient person, I can honestly say that engaging the relaxation response is enormously helpful. Deep breathing in and out the nose calms the nervous system. Gentle movements that follow the meridian lines of energy in the body support a healthy immune system. Taking time for "one thing attention" dumps cortisol from the system and helps become more intentional. A win/win/win.
We talk about SHIFTING MINDSET so often. When we shift our mindset, we can look at our actions, reactions, intentions and beliefs differently. We find more "room" in our mind to take more risks and a live a richer, fuller life.
CHI FLOW is exercise for body and mind. Check it out, and let yourself be surprised by how much energy (chi) you have for your precious life.
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