Qigong for the Water Element: Nourishing Practices for Body, Mind and Spirit
This is a 14-minute qigong practice for the kidneys and their corresponding element of water. I filmed it near my home in Oxfordshire at the site of an ancient Roman villa, and wore my new Tibetan wrist muffs that were given to me by the mother of one of the Tibetan Glow Fund volunteers (Glow Fund is our charity we run in China)! It includes a few practices that are also in my new book, Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis: Nourishing Practices for Body, Mind and Spirit. The book has just been published Dec 27, 2018, and is available on Amazon at smarturl.it/QigongAndTaiChiAxis . Hope you enjoy the practice!
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I am just getting back into qigong after a few years of feeling lost. I am always so grateful for your videos! This one just felt right to start my journey again, and i actually started crying during the video as I felt my qi begin to open and flow. I realize I need to work on forgiving myself for many things, but I am so so grateful for you putting this together to be so healing! Thank you
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely words Lacey. It is beautiful to know the effect the practice has on you and your energy. Keep the Qi moving!
Love your style. As you do the moves fluidly you are explaining via voiceover. Just the way I like it. I get to do Qigong fluidly. Thank you..
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
BEST QI GONG teacher I have found online!!!!!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
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Ah…had not done this one recently. Perfect for a winter day, focusing on the water element and caring for my heart. Each time I revisit a video, there is something new that I feel I am hearing for the first time! It is because your teaching is so clear and complete, I think we take it the piece we need each time…thank you! ❤️
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! And yes we can watch the same thing 100 times and pick up something different!
You are incredibly poetic and articulate. It's a true joy to hear someone speak so clearly and beautifully.♥️
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Margaret!
Yay! My favourite Qi-gong teacher is back! Welcome back to KZread after a year, Mimi! :D
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Invokations A thanks!!! 😊
@invoke1972
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome! 😊😊 And thank you ma'am for teaching us Vinyasa yoga and Qigong.
Hi Mimi, happy to see a new video by you. Love your style and thanks for a nourishing winter qigong routine!;) keep it up!
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Qigong with Kseny Thanks Kenny!
Thank you Mimi for these practices, they are helping me stay strong & realise my life purpose. You are a true gift to the world.
Love to you, Mimi🙏 the final practice with hands to heart revealed to me that I have not forgiven myself for what I could not do for others in my life. I am so grateful for your teachings🙏
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - I so appreciate hearing how the practices are being received. Love back Judith
After 20 years of qi gong pratice Wu dang and Zi neng I have the luck yersterday to meet your videos. Thank you for the golden gift. with love.
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
Welcome welcome! I hope you are still enjoying them!
Much gratitude for this. This water element practice is one that I need especially as well as others. Happy to see new videos from you...and books!
After a long, stressful day, this is such a lovely way to find calmness again.
Lovely video and great help. Thanks Mimi for being there
Steady in your body, clear in your mind, and open in your heart. Thank you!
@user-rr9jx1yg5o
Жыл бұрын
Wir wollten wir Lion
Im using qi gong and yoga to heal kidney disease and I am very grateful for you because I do at least one of your videos every day as part of my healing regimen. Much love and gratitude from Trinidad 🇹🇹
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing you are finding the practices helpful on your healing journey. Keep up the great work x
@ariefbudianto8391
Жыл бұрын
So how is it going? One of my relatives also suffers from stage 5 kidney failure. I'm looking for a natural therapy.
@aishawilliams5933
Жыл бұрын
@@ariefbudianto8391 Ive been using diet exercise and herbs. I didnt have stage 5 so I cant speak on it . There are many videos on youtube that speaks on reversing kidney disease , some by Patrick delves and Yahki Hickman. Im not sure if stage 5 can be reversed tho.
@ariefbudianto8391
Жыл бұрын
@@aishawilliams5933 ok. Thanks for the pointers.
@lidijapetrovic1928
4 ай бұрын
Did gigong helped you?
Thank you for this session and your explanation and guidance. God Bless for offering us your wisdom.
I like to watch Mimi's videos, as she explains and teaches how to practice for each element, I really know the flow of energy in her body as she does it subtly
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you are enjoying the classes Elsa
I love your practices, thank you! I've noticed an increase in feelings of fear as I have begun to do work on Kidney qi; I believe my body is releasing much pent up fear as this area opens and the blocks come undone. Your soothing, calm voice and instruction, while elucidating how the forms affect qi, are so healing. Much gratitude!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
🙏 it sounds like you are on a beautiful journey with the practices x
Thank you Mimi so much. I've been looking for someone to explain to me, what this energy I was receiving. I stumbled upon Qigong because I would do similar movements, without ever being shown what I was doing. While I was practiceone day, a older woman from Taiwan explained it was Qigong. When I found your video, I was overjoyed. I now watch all your videos and have gradually strengthened my core and healing my body. I also gained patience and freedom from judgement. Someone actually called the police on me, when I was exercising in my neighborhood park. Thankfully the cop was familiar with tea cup and actually showed me some of his moves. Thanks again for sharing this beneficial and sacred form of self awareness and healing.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
So glad the videos have been helpful by providing more explanation. Also amazing that qigong has helped you on mental and emotional levels, too! Wishing you very well in your continued practice :)
@roseliew8731
2 жыл бұрын
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@LotosAndEarth
Жыл бұрын
She didn't see by third eye so don't ask her what energy she learning get. It's just one flow jus empowering him. And getting more sensitive. Yin and yang means cold or warm . Put hands down it's cold. Hands up and you will feel yang means warm temperature
@Ichbinberlinerr
Жыл бұрын
It's so crazy that someone called the police because you were practising Qigong...such a crazy world we live. Peace brother!
ahhhh there you are!!! love the way you transmit QiGong, such great inspiration, thank you Mimi bear!
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
kirsti abernethy 🐻:) thank you!
so very good to see the movements demonstrated and explained . Even those of us unable to do all the movements we can follow with heart and mind. Energy follows thought. Thank you for showing and giving.
this practice brought me to tears this morning...absolutely beautiful and soul healing.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Beth Bachmann wow, thank you - that is very touching to hear. Wishing you very well and hope qigong continues to bring you healing!
Love this and all your practices. Such a beautiful peaceful way you deliver. Very grateful 💖
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome :) Thank you for practicing with me :)
I am reading the book now, and learn something new every page or two. No qi gong classes near me so everything I learned was from KZread. Your new book adds a new dimension to everything I thought I knew. 👍👍🙏 Namaste.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
John Parrish thank you so much for getting a copy, really glad to hear it’s insightful so far! 🙏😊
@ifiddle2
4 жыл бұрын
John, Mimi was my first teacher 4-5 years ago, I still do her 8 brocades and others. Bought her book too. Love her style and teaching methods. I've been able to study with Master Robert Peng in the US three times. Great to make a personal connection if you can work that out. Peace, love and good Qi! Harold
Mini, I love your videos and teaching style...you are a gift and as a gift your are in turn gifting us with your wisdom, clarity and relaxation. And your obvious love of life!
@user-rr9jx1yg5o
Жыл бұрын
So jetzt haben wir noch mehr
Thank you Mimi, practice with your video brought me joy. I love your graceful and precise movements and your clear explanation.
I absolutely LOVE this one and I love the way you present Qi Gong; so gentle, embracing & clear from the Heart. Thank you Mimi!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! thank you Francesca!
Thank you for such a beautiful, wholesome, and heart-opening practice, Mimi 😃 I feel reinvigorated! Sending you love, joy, and light ❤
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the practice so much!
Beautiful practice. Nice and slow, which suits me. Going to check out your other videos
Your videos are in a class by themselves! Your style is so refreshing and graceful, but with a quite grace. More please!
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Ellen Lederman thank you Ellen, that’s very kind of you to say, I’m touched! My plan is to film one per season :)
I love your words describing the meanings of the actions ... especially the last three of gifting our hearts. From my heart I thank you sincerely, Mimi.
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful message, thank you
Mimi, many thanks for sharing your knowledge. This video in particular is a wonderful practice. Thank you again.
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching !
thanks Mimi for a lovely short practice which is helping me to nourish my kidneys in the cold, damp British winter!
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
I hope everything is defrosting now in spring!
Wow. Thank you so much ! The heat that my hands are generating is amazing. Very grateful for your help 🙏❤️
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! So good to hear!
I MISSED YOU SOO MUCH! perfect day, perfect timing. You are a QiAngel💕
@MsBevis-ib7fe
5 жыл бұрын
I share your videos with almost everyone I meet 🤗
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
😊🙏
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
That’s so kind of you to share them! Thank you!
Amazing energy to you and to flow. Thank you for helping me. We are the people. We are empowered now. Upping vibration to happy and wellbeing. Love
I've been experiencing hearing loss for the past 2 years, I got a Chinese massage and my massage therapist told me to do Qi for my ear which worked significantly, and I was interested in what else Qi could do for me... After doing research I've come to the conclusion that my water element was out of whack, but now that I did this I feel so complete and at one! This will be a part of my daily routine! Amazing!
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you for sharing, this is amazing!
Thank you very much Mimi for sharing this new video. Your videos are a source of inspiration and a great help. So beautiful to watch and practice
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
manuelgdelacruz thank you, that’s so lovely to hear. Your words are very kind!
I really love this Mimi. I've been practicing since last year. You explain things so clearly and gently and my body really feels soft and loved and nourished. Thank you.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing this with me :)
This is POWERFUL for anyone sufferig from bloating. water retention or fluid swelling!! Works instantly like a miracle, thanks so much Mimi for sharing!!!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback here :)
Thank you so much that's exactly what I needed. You have a beautiful gentle way presenting the moves which I want to share with so many others.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Karen Kerr thank you Karen for such kind words. So glad it was what you needed!
Thanks for this. You are definitely my guide and teacher of QiGong! It has been a year and a half nowadays that I practice with great satisfaction and results every dawn (or almost) Qigong, as you teach it. I can not wait to read your new book( shipping). Thank you, keep rocking !
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Catfed Farsil thank you for such a sweet message. I’m so glad to hear qigong has been helpful for you! Wishing you well in your continued practice!
So so so good .I came looking for kidney relief never having done any exercises let alone qigong...universe delivered me you .I. Dave this exercise in the morning when I'm most in pain,kidney ,lower back , and then during the day I find myself wanting to do more so now I shall try the other elements and balance my sessions .it's addictive .your soothing voice and the explanation of each movement is so precise and vital to the practise .thanks so much mimi.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
I am very happy to hear you have some relief from this exercise. It's a good thing to be addicted to! Wish you all the best Neyha
Happy to see you back. I find your practices very helpful
This makes me feel so good!!!Thank you so much for this video🙌🏽bless u
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
Yay!! So glad to hear.
Hi, Mimi. Just saw this new video. So happy to see these new gigong technique. Your video helped me last 5 years ago when i had my chronic anxiety problem. Thanks million
Thankyou! I love the way you explain the movements and what they represent :)
I enjoy watching that graceful snd slow movment,of your body,filled with a lot of chi energy ,thank you….🌺
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely gigong practice, as usual. Thank you for the video.
I have been following your routines for almost a year every morning now... and they continue to soothe and calm my body and mind thank you so much for this gift Mimi ♥️
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Thank you for writing in, it is so good to hear how the practices have served you :)
Excellent as always. You include the alchemical principles. Thanks.
You are the best one on youtube by far, at least for me, for the following reasons: 1. No music, you let us be with our bodies without distraction and noise 2. You let us mirror you which makes it so much easier to follow 3. You don't go fast 3. You pick great movements that feel good and effective instantly 4. You explain well with additional helpful imagery without talking too much and being distracting.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to hear the way I share on youtube works well for you. Thank you for being here :)
Mimi
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
natalia zet aww thank you! ❤️🙏
Qi gong's smile 😍😍😍😁 thank you 🙏☯💖
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Carine Montfort 😊😊😊
I return to this particular practice often. It feels like a doorway to "Home" in a familiar way. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! It is lovely to hear you regularly come back to this practice Lisa!
i LOVE this one! i now have about 5 favorite videos of yours, and i do one every day...sometimes even two! i'll keep exploring, as you offer much. thank you, mimi!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonny - I really hope the videos have continue to serve you well :)
Oh! This is such a beautiful practice! A little Qigong makes a big difference to my day! Thank you for sharing your gifts!
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear this. It does make a big difference, doesn't it? And you don't need much to shift things!
Thank you so much! I wish a great health to you and your family.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Roman Matěj thank you! Same to you!
Recently fractured an ankle, and have been laying in bed mostly resting in the past few weeks. I modify these practices while sitting up to help support my internal organs and encourage healthier healing as my body continues to recover. Thank you for sharing your qigong practice with us
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
Go gentle with yourself while you heal! A beautiful opportunity to listen and modify with love.
I love your gentle voice; your clear, precise directions, the wisdom and encouragement your thoughtful words impart~~sooo glad I found you!
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Marianne - keep up your practice :)
This is sooooooo beautiful Mimi. Thank you for your guidance and generosity 🙏🙏💜
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
So beautiful to watch , every movement explained and demonstrated so well , thankyou
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Malcolm Robinson thank you, glad you enjoyed the explanations and found them helpful and clear!
fantastic, thank you again for sharing, as you show, the smile and breath are important to help your path.
Thank you so much for ths. So soothing and surprisingly helpful. I am beginning to see how Qigong can really help me regain balance of my energies.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! I am glad to hear it is helpful for you!
Thank You Very Much. After 10 ys of getting closer to these wonderful practice, it healed my structure =, my breath and neck , now i feel i wanna learn Chinese language. I have a plan for next 50. :) All the Best.🎶
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Good luck Sebastian! We can do anything we put our mind to!
Thank you. God has led me to your practices as an answer to my prayers. Thank you teacher. May you remain in good health. Please pray for my diligence in His will. ✋🤛
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you are in good health and the videos have continued to serve you!
I love the way the wisdom you share while practicing, so beautiful class. Than you so much
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so glad you like the integration of ideas with the movement forms!
I used to do Chi Gong with a video from Mantak Chia. 15 yrs ago. Then a recording. Amazing stuff. I've been wanting to start again and then I just discovered you!! Thank you. First a calm mind and breathing gently I am flowing with you. Thanks a million.
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being her Elly! Always start with a calm mind and gentle breath and the rest follows.
My dear beautiful sister. Thank you so much for your sacred shared wisdom teachings. It helps the soul to rediscover it’s truth. I appreciate you and love you. 🙏🏼🤗💕 Allah bless you
Thank you so much for such a beautiful water qigong
I love the way you lead us into this amazing practice. Thanks so much. I am a Reiki master and I love how easily you connect us with our chi energy.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome - and thank you to you for practicing with me online
Your voice makes it more easy for me, to relax and feel what i am doing . Thank you!
@MimiKuoDeemer
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you; that's very kind!
Thank you so much! Do it every day during self-isolation.
thank you Mimi, this is a lovely Winter morning practice. It's helping to gentley shake out from a long bout of the flu. x love, peace, light x
@MimiKuoDeemer
3 ай бұрын
Love to you too!
Your voice is like a beautiful song. Love your teaching.
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Fantastic! The clarity of the movements and of the commentary, the poetry and the energetic hints. Very nice, thank you very much for sharing.
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
You are the best teacher I glad you are back. I got your video off of Amazon, it's the best one ever, I use it everyday! Thank you namaste.
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Bret Larsen thank you, so glad to hear you like the videos from Amazon too!
Love this video , the way you explain the moves, the benefits . Thank you very much
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
Thank you thank you so much I desperately needed this today. Have an awesome day and happy New Year. :-)
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
TastewithTasha so glad to hear this helped you today. Happy new year to you too!
That is awesome, I love Qigong! :D
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Vinicius_NYC 🙏🙏🙏
Gotta buy this book when I get some skrill flowing. Such a treasure. Very clear teachings.
Such gracious and flowing Qigong movements..... makes me feel so released from discomfort....blessings and love to u Mimi thank u
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dianne, this is beautiful!
Thrilled to see this new video! You’ve outdone yourself with the warming and calming words of wisdom. Always enjoy them but this one was superb 👌🏼
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Mr. AbiLLity thank you - so glad you enjoyed the video, and very sweet of you to share such kind words!
I came to do my morning yoga practice. Your channel has been popping up lately. In years gone by I'd taken a Tai Chi course but haven't practiced in years. This Qigong was a lovely change and much needed in these turbulent times of 2022. I will return. 🙏
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this - I am so happy the practice served you well today :)
Absolutely lovely! Thank you so much for sharing - a great complement to your amazing new book!
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Stuart Rice thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
You continue to prove here, Mimi, that qigong is NOT mere calisthenics!! Thank You for such clearly-explained, well-defined, smoothly-flowing video lessons! This is the Mimi I've grown to know and love on KZread and in your occasional email newsletter!!! Next, I need a stop at the 'zon for your book! Namaste... Ray Morneau
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Ray Morneau thank you Ray, this is so touching to read. I’m glad you like the practice and explanations. Means a lot to me to hear! Wishing you very well.
I love to learn from Mimi, thank you Mimi for your way of explaining
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Jack & Jill Cast Agent thank you, and thanks for watching! Glad the explanations are helpful 😊
Thank you so much for this video Mimi! You're a great teacher.
This was a perfect sequence for me today, and I really appreciated everything you were saying about the poses, the water element & what each movement could provide for us. Super grateful to have been suggested this video today. Thank you for your offerings!!! 🙏🏻🦋💫
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Thank you for practicing with me Elis!
@firozrustam4909
Жыл бұрын
Китай
Utterly beautiful. Mimi, you most surely are my favourite Qigong teacher on KZread. Sending love from Australia ...
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Jill Armstrong thank you, I’m so glad you like the new video. Sending love from the UK!
Thank you so much Mimi! Just what i needed to defrost my inner waters today! Felt great afterwards😍😍
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Glad to hear you felt great after the practice!
Just done it. Dynamic and relaxing at once. Wonderful moment. Love the background too.
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you this was so very relaxing!
Very informative and instructive. Thank you for your teaching and sharing of your knowledge.
you are a lovely soul and your water element video has been a helpful addition to my Tai Chi form...thank you for sharing!
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome - thank you for sharing!
Thank you Mimi for another wonderful gentle Qigong practice...I've been teaching 10 years and enjoy sharing your practice with my students...Chi Up
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
magichand72 thank you, and so glad you’re spreading the qigong love 💕
I have learnt so much from your videos and practice! Thank you for teaching us all
@MimiKuoDeemer
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear this!
This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your guidance!
@MimiKuoDeemer
Жыл бұрын
you are so so welcome Susan!
Thank you for posting! New to your channel and excited for more practices. Thank you for your wisdom. Peace and blessings to all beings!
@MimiKuoDeemer
5 жыл бұрын
Madaline Olson thank you! Peace and blessings to you as well!
A very peaceful set of moves. Thank you Mimi. Your commentary is very inspiring and I always love and enjoy returning to your style of qigong. ❤😊
@MimiKuoDeemer
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!