Lung strengthening with Metal Element Qigong & Mimi Kuo-Deemer

LUNG HEALTHWhat can I do to strengthen my lungs? Elemental Qigong - and it's easier than you may think! Qigong helps to encourage Qi to circulate in the blood, without taxing the lungs. Listen to two qigong teachers, author Mimi Kuo-Deemer and your host Clara Apollo sharing their experiences of how the Metal element helps access deeper lung health, including;  * Qigong breathwork - observing, inviting breath to deepen and steady the pace * Elasticity of lung tissue - smooth, silken-like, the ease of the breath * Running & swimming increases the heart rate which can over tax the heart & stimulate the sympathetic nervous system * Qi-moves unblock and promote optimal qi-flow which does not tax the  lungs, rather nurtures them * Lengthen & relax approach stimulates qi-flow, called 'pandiculation' * Circular and spiral type movements encourage the qi to move through the blood * Challenge of qigong is to become more fluid-like, embodying the strength of water * Lung tissue is fine and delicate, it's alveoli edges are like leaves  * Asthma, covid lung tissue easily damaged leads to stroppy and hardening of tissue  * Qigong reminds lungs of their true nature to receive and release air calmly * Long, slow, even, deep, refined breaths stimulate the parasympatheticnervous system And so much more as we unpack the mysterious Metal Element and what this could mean for you to recognise your treasure within. A simple breath awareness suggestion is made for you to try. This episode is originally produced for UK Health Radio here:https://bit.ly/3b4dBBp Connect with Mimi here: https://www.mkdeemer.com And Clara here:https://consciouslivingevents.co.ukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.