In the past several decades, science has uncovered more and more about the relationship between mind and body, a connection that Western culture has traditionally polarized. Research findings increasingly demonstrate that our cells retain early emotional shocks and traumas, that the bio-chemical structure of our bodies carries our feelings, that what a person believes can literally alter their genetic structure…and the mind-body is one holistic entity.     The Way of Joy

One of the best ways to initiate real positive change in your life is to infuse your body with your intention. For people who practice various kinds of affirmations to jump-start new solutions or create a shift in awareness, I think qigong is an invaluable tool to unite and align your thoughts, heart and physical body.

Leave a comment below and tell me what you experienced while tapping and what quality you intend to embody this week?

Vicki Dello Joio, founder of The Way of Joy: A Spiritual Fitness Program, is a teacher, speaker and performing artist. Integrating over 40 years of Chi Kung practice with other martial arts as well as her work in Yoga, Feldenkreis, physical fitness and theater, Vicki has developed a dynamic set of tools to increase awareness, transform obstacles into opportunities and enhance creative potential. Book: The Way of JoyCD: Short Meditations for a Busy Life.