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I had to get a new doctor due to my move. I was pretty thrilled that I had several options at my new doctor’s office. The lady I picked is a MD, OB, and Acupuncturist. While I have never even considered acupuncture before, I suspected that she would be more whole body health centered than just the throw medicine at a problem type of doctor.

Can Qigong Help My Stress? My Doctor Seems to Think So!

And, I was entirely right. I’ve been having a lot of health and pain problems recently. While she is getting me some blood work and has given me quite a few diet suggestions. She also highly recommended QiGong to help with my pain issues and lose weight. She said it would work “magic” in decreasing my stress levels as well. And, that little bit sold me on at least giving it a shot.

She suggested that I try two different videos from Lee Holden, the writer of 7 Minutes of Magic: The Ultimate Energy Workout*. She suggested Qi Gong for Low Back Pain with Lee Holden* and 7 Minutes of Magic – AM & PM Routines with Lee Holden*.

While those are on order I’ve been trying to do a few moves I’ve found on YouTube. I always feel silly doing yoga-like moves. But, I can’t deny how much better I feel afterwards.

Other Suggested QiGong Sources:

• Lee Holden has a YouTube channel that has come in handy! Visit his videos 3 Simple QiGong Exercises for Fast and Natural Stress Relief or Stress Relief Techniques QiGong to get started!
• Qigong with Kseny is great for a different vibe than Holden. I like the QiGong for Stress and Tension video as well as the 15 Minute Evening QiGong for Sleep.
• Are videos hard to follow? The step-by-step exercises in the Qigong Workbook for Anxiety* may be just the thing to help you through the movements.

Crowdsourcing stress relief exercises – seeking your help!

What is your favorite type of low-impact exercise?  Have you done types of yoga before? What about acupuncture?

I’ll most likely let you all know how Qi Gong goes for me as time moves on. Here is hoping for the best!