Start your day happy! Joyful Morning QigonG
Your mind, body and activity tracker will all thank you.
Start your day happy! Joyful Morning QigonG
Your mind, body and activity tracker will all thank you.
Health Benefits Backed by Science, Inspired by Tradition
Circulation & Flow
Boosts cardiovascular circulation and activates lymphatic drainage, supporting immune function and reducing inflammation
Fascial Health
Hydrates connective tissue and enhances mobility through gentle, whole-body movement patterns
Stress Reduction
Activates the vagus nerve, shifting the nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest mode
Mood Elevation
Releases endorphins, serotonin, and oxytocin—the natural chemistry of joy and connection
Balance & Coordination
Balance & Coordination
Improves proprioception and body awareness, building confidence in movement at any age
3 Rounds, 8 Movements Followed by Shavasana and Reawakening
1- Awaken the Qi
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
Jumping in Place with Loose Arms
Bounce lightly on the balls of the feet. Let your arms and shoulders move freely.
Opens lymphatic channels and awakens fascia.
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
Bent-Over Body Wave
Bend forward slightly and roll the spine up and down in a wave form, breathing rhythmically.
Stimulates cerebrospinal and lymph flow; relaxes the nervous system.
3- Clearing the Clouds
2- Dragon Wakes from the Stream
3- Clearing the Clouds
Arm Swings
Creates cross-body integration, engages core rotation, and releases shoulder tension.
4- Matt Foley’s
6- Wind Through the Trees
3- Clearing the Clouds
Dynamic Knee Bends with Torso Twists
Stand in a light squat, bent arms moving as if delivering inspiration and living in a van down by the river!—wide expressive movements of the chest and diaphragm.
Boosts oxygenation and diaphragm movement. Do your best Chris Farley!
5- Fire in Motion
6- Wind Through the Trees
6- Wind Through the Trees
Twisting and Jumping with Active Arms
Alternate side jumps with torso rotation, arms flowing naturally in opposite direction.
Invigorates the waist (the “power center” in Qigong) and energizes lymphatic return.
6- Wind Through the Trees
6- Wind Through the Trees
6- Wind Through the Trees
Floppy Arm Standing Twists
Relax completely and let the arms swing side to side, tapping your lower ribs or kidneys lightly.
Balances yin and yang, cleanses liver-gallbladder channels.
7- Arc of Balance
Final Shavasana and Awakening
8- Happiness Rising
Golfer Swings
Mimic a golf swing: rotate from the hips with the spine supple and arms fluid. Both arms follow through the swing and are raised to the sky.
Opens oblique fascia chains and engages cross-lateral energy flow.
8- Happiness Rising
Final Shavasana and Awakening
8- Happiness Rising
High Knee Claps
March in place, raising knees high and clapping them with your hands. Smile deliberately.
Pumps lymph through legs, triggers endorphin release, activates vagal tone.
Final Shavasana and Awakening
Final Shavasana and Awakening
Final Shavasana and Awakening
Meditation and Joyful Greeting
Lying down, the musical meditations convert physical kinetic Qi into inner stillness and gratitude.
Rising, joyful music and shared greetings seal the Qi, boost oxytocin levels, and ground emotional energy.
Off you go, ready to play full-out!
Dave Erickson
Entrepreneur, Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Student of Life
As an Entrepreneur I understand stress. As a Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher and lifelong student of consciousness, I've learned how to manage stress. As a lived person, I understand the value of Movement, Health and Joy in my life and want to share that with as many people as I can.