QIGONG EVENTS -september 2019

Practice this week dedicated to Bones, Muscles and Pain! As we move into the Autumnal Equinox on Monday the 23rd, we are shifting from Earth energy into Fall preparing for the final harvest preparing for winter coming. We can all feel the chill the air, feel the night temperatures dropping and smell that familiar which triggers things like pumpkins, pies and moth balls perhaps as we pull sweaters out of the closet.

By the way, get rid of moth balls, its a dangerous and illicit insecticide which acts on your nervous center! cedar wood, lavender, and juniper are great replacements.

Friday Sept. 20, 2019 - Qigong Workshop at Highland Rec. Center 1:30-3:30pm
FREE
ALL WELCOME

BONES, MUSCLES AND PAIN
HOW TO HEAL AND STAY STRONG WITH QIGONG

Special Equinox Qigong

9am at Montclair Rec. Center, 9am. Bring a piece of nature to the circle, we will have practice outside. Serving COTA tea after, so remember your mugs!

Following the Harvest Moon Festival of this past weekend’s full moon,

Chinese Harvest Moon Festival: The full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox is sometimes called the Harvest Moon. The Chinese began celebrating the fall harvest at the Harvest Moon centuries ago, during the Shang dynasty. Ancient Chinese celebrated the successful harvest of rice and wheat and made offerings to the moon.

Ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people still celebrate the Harvest Moon or Mid-Autumn Festival. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns adorn streets and family and friends gather to give thanks, share food and watch the moon. Round pastries, called mooncakes, are often enjoyed at this time.

https://www.history.com/topics/natural-disasters-and-environment/fall-equinox

With deepest respect and gratitude for each and all of you. Thank you. Candace