Self- Guided Wellness: Energizing Aromatherapy + Qigong Mini Flow
Energizing Aromatherapy + Qigong Mini Flow
Benefits: Awaken energy, uplift mood, and reset focus with breath, scent, and movement.
Essential Oil: Energizing Blend - Citrus paradise (Grapefruit ) seed oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil, Cympogon martini (Palmarosa) oil, Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root oil
Step 1: Aroma & Breath Activation
Aromatic Breathing:
Rub oil into your palms and cup hands near nose.
Take 3 deep breaths:
Inhale 4 seconds -Hold 2 seconds -Exhale 6 seconds
Silently say:
“I inhale clarity. I exhale fatigue.”
Step 2: 3 Energizing Qigong Movements
1. Lift the Sky
Purpose: Open spine and chest, wake up Qi flow. Repeat 7 times.
How:
Inhale: Slowly raise arms overhead, palms up - Exhale: Turn palms down and lower arms down the front.
2. Knocking on the Gates of Life
Purpose: Stimulate spine and kidneys, awaken internal organs. Imagine shaking off tiredness.
How:
Gently twist side to side and let arms swing naturally and tap lower back and belly
Knees slightly bent and breathe naturally. Continue for 1 min
3. Breathing of the Universe ( Repeat 7 times)
Purpose: Regulate breath and energy, center your mind. Feel energy moving through you with breath.
How:
Inhale: Arms sweep out and up (gathering energy) - Exhale: Palms float down in front of body (pouring energy in)
Step 3: Close & Ground
Place hands over your lower belly. One on top of the other. Take 3 relaxed breaths and silently say: “Energy within me is clear, calm, and alive.”
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