About this course
Radiant Shenti brings you a healthy way to cleanse your body, time tested over thousands of years. You will you have fun and learn how to cleanse your body and boost your immunity and emotions through:
Some examples of emotional and physical symptoms that you need a spring cleanse include:
You do not need to put your body at risk from fad diets and cleanses. Chinese medicine has proven strategies to remove your internal blocks, to cleanse the body in a healthy way that won’t sap your energy or bring on new health problems.
Join Radiant Shenti for the Spring Movement Challenge to cleanse your body and embrace spring with new energy and openness.
I came away with so much more than I expected. I imagined I’d learn a few new calisthenics I could do at my desk a couple of times a day to supplement the hard core workout I should be doing after work. Instead, I learned how easy it is to move throughout the day (even though I have a desk job) and that little bits of movement really do add up. Maybe the biggest accomplishment has been that I no longer feel guilty about not being able (or even wanting) to keep up the no-pain-no-gain exercise routines that ultimately created more stress in my life. I’m now beginning to remember how much I used to truly enjoy moving my body for no other reason than just because it feels good. Thank you! ~C.N.
I would like to thank you for everything you've included in the course. It's very much what I need to accomplish my health goals. So much is explained and I truly need the movement exercises to loosen up my body. ~L.L.
From doing qigong, my energy is flowing in a new way and I am finally able to let go of what I no longer need and release the thoughts that were the source of my neck and head pain. I am grateful for the peace I feel knowing I have overcome a lifetime of anxiety and anger for assuming responsibility for the pain of others. ~E.L.
I always feel that I have to push myself, work up a big sweat when that is really not anywhere in my comfort level. I’ve always done a slow and steady form of exercise and thank you for confirming that that was a good thing to do! ~P.E.
In this module, you will learn how to use your journal and the website for a successful and invigorating Spring Movement Challenge experience.
There are a lot of special little features of your wellness journal. This guided video will introduce you to these features so you can take full advantage of the support the journal provides.
A quick tour of the Spring Movement Challenge website.
Learn how to cleanse your body safely this spring using ancient Chinese medicine methods. You will learn how to clear your mind and body of blockages that prevent the smooth flow of qi throughout your body.
Chinese medicine believes that the body's task in the spring is to release heat built up during the winter. By allowing yang energy to rise up and out, you will prevent disease and illness. You will also enjoy more stable emotions and greater creativity.
Let’s first look at Wood’s nature to learn about how it relates to our health. Because food is so important for our health, we will provide food recommendations that help reduce the negative aspects listed on the chart below and strengthen the positive ones.
James Saper, master qigong teacher, has created a series of special qigong videos that help you cleanse your body safely. You will also build strength and calm your mind to let go of emotions that harm the liver and heart.
You will also find additional liver and gallbladder strengthening qigong flows in this module, as well as qigong videos from the live classes.
Learn more about qigong and the role qi and qigong play in your physical and emotional health.
James Saper, R.TCM.P. invites you to learn more about qigong and how to think about your practice.
In Chinese culture, there's always this idea of the Yin and the Yang. In this lesson you will learn what this means for ensuring a healthy transition to the spring.
Coiling qigong exercises help to release stagnation and move toxins up and out of the body.
The tiger pounces is a classical qigong movement that involves different animals. This posture is one of the Tiger series. Although very powerful, the movement is also very soft and smooth that flows through the ligaments and tendons.
In Chinese medicine, the eyes are a conduit to the liver. Massaging and nurturing the eyes heals the liver and helps you stay healthy in the spring.
These yoga sequences are designed to help you detoxify your liver and release heat. They will also strengthen your eyes, which in turn helps your liver and gallbladder.
Twisting motions release heat and toxins, boosting your health and immunity.
Like nature in the spring, your body's energy is opening and rising, influenced by nature's rhythm. Spring is the season of germination, and your diet should be based on assisting the rise of Yang energy.
This lesson explains basic principles behind eating in alignment with the energetic nature of spring.
Sprouts provide the greatest vitality in the life cycle of a plant and bring that energy into your body. This energy is in perfect alignment with the spring. In this lesson you will learn a little bit more about sprouts and how to grow them.
Moxibustion and acupressure massage are important tools to help yang heat rise up and out for vitality and energy.
Learn about moxibustion and how it helps unblock stagnated meridians and qi in your body.
You will learn how to light your moxibustion stick to complete the healing patterns taught by Dr. Hou.
In this video, Dr. Hou explains why moxa is good for your health in the spring, as well as which acupressure points to use for spring moxibustion.
Combing helps yang energy rise and move to the outside of your body, strengthening your immune system and releasing heat.
You can easily catch up to content you missed by watching recordings of the live classes.
Recordings for March 2nd include: