Day 4 – Exploring Eastern Medicine Movements
Today I started looking into Eastern medicine practices that could support my nervous system, specifically movement-based ones. Things like Tai Chi, Qigong, and certain styles of yoga focus on slow, intentional movements that flow with the breath. Doing anything slow is hard for me. I have always been a fast-paced person. But, since I have had to deal with health issues like PCOS, POTS, and Fibromyalgia, I can not do anything that is going to raise my heart rate or cortisol like i used to.
In order for me to heal these issues, I have to take my time and really focus on being slow and intentional with my movements. Aside from those movements I already mentioned, I am going to add walking, pilates, and light weights to my routine.
So, today, I did some yoga. There are so many YouTube videos that have routines available, and I just found one that was specific to my issues. I feel like it was similar to the stretching that I have already been doing daily, just a little more complex. I did this for about 20 minutes, and I really enjoyed it.
Potential Benefits of Eastern Medicine Movement Practices
- Supports energy flow – concepts like “Qi” in Chinese medicine emphasize life force circulation.
- Improves balance & flexibility – without the strain of high-intensity exercise.
- Calms the mind – movement and breath work together to quiet internal noise.
- Boosts immune function – slow, rhythmic exercise may improve lymphatic flow.
- Enhances body awareness – teaching you to notice and respond to your body’s needs.
My goal is to get my body out of the fight or flight feeling. I want to be able to not wake up so stiff and inflamed. I want to not feel the aches and pains and just have a life full of freedom in my body. I am almost there! I can and will do this.