Focus: Igniting the Healer Within

'Igniting the Healer Within' is a term used by my teacher Roger Jahnke and is the basis of his book ‘The Healer Within.’ So how do we ignite the natural healing capabilities of our body?  It is so simple; gentle movement while inviting deep breathing and alignment of our spine brings us into a meditative state; and then, self- massage.  The four highlighted words are the key components of a healing practice. Does this sound like our Qigong and Tai Chi practice? 

So this week, I invite you to begin exploring the natural ‘healer within,’ by allowing yourself to visit the four elements above in your practice.  But this week, beginning with a few meditative minutes of our three intentions (posture, breath and focus – present moment) focusing on our body and what it needs today.  Then, allowing yourself permission to keep that awareness inward and make your practice be what your body is asking for today – doing what feels right and just noticing what you feel.  Making your practice your own – what your body needs today.  Then, afterward, enjoying a self-massage giving gratitude to your wonderful natural healer within.

‘The cells of our body know their jobs.  We, as living human beings, set our ideals and work toward the manifestation of the fruits of our spirit and our cells know what to do.’ ~Gladys McGarey.