Flowing Health
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Sharing inspiring life experiences, bringing you inspiring guests , short meditations, readings to inspire us in our modern fast paced lives. Readings from classics such as the Tao Te Ching, Rumi, Chuang Tzu among others. Ideas from Qigong a 4,000 year old energy practice with ideas to help you Flow with a Smile in your Heart.
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Connecting to myself when I had lost my way -- the start of my 30 year Qigong Journey
April 07, 2021 22:06 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBCelebrating 30 Years since I started my Qigong practice -- The importance and magic of connecting to ourselves on a deeper level is such a gift and this is where and how my journey started when Qigong found me. Tao Te Ching Chapter Twenty-five Something mysteriously formed, Born before heaven and Earth. In the silence and the void, Standing alone and unchanging, Ever present and in motion. Perhaps it is the mother of ten thousand things. I do not know its name Call it Tao. ...
Inspiring quotes for challenging times, Marisa Peer, Deepak Chopra, Maya Angelou, HH the Dalai Lama
March 08, 2021 17:25 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBrilliant life affirming quotes to inspire from HH Dalai Lama, Marisa Peer, Brenee Brown, Deepak Chopra, Maya Angelou, Radi Devlukia Shetty--chatting with actress & dancer Jerry-Jane Pears--we each pick our 3 favourites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Letting go of the most used word of the Year ( Covid) Welcoming Positive C words Contribute, Collaborate, Choice, Community, Compassion
March 07, 2021 18:17 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBPart 2 More positive words to focus on... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Letting go of the most used word of the Year ( Covid) Welcoming Positive C words Part 2 Contribute, Collaborate, Choice, Community, Compassion
March 07, 2021 18:17 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBMore positive words to focus on... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Letting go of the most used word of the Year ( Covid) Welcoming Positive C words Part 1 Curious, Connect, Compassion, Courage
March 07, 2021 18:14 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBPart 1 Sharing some lovely positive C words with you... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Shift...Women & Men and inspiring possibilities during and after our values are turned upside down.
March 02, 2021 10:28 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBI watched the Wayne Dyer documentary/film recently for the 5th time probably as I always find it so inspiring... "The Shift" (click on the link, free to watch on youTube). Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. We all have a moment that turns our values upside down he says and if we had not yet had our "Shift" the Pandemic this past year has felt like such a big Shift for us all ...
Pandemic Burnout -- How to spot it and what you can do about it...(plus a short reading from the Tao Te Ching)
February 23, 2021 19:47 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB☀️Prevention is better than cure. We know that...So how can we prevent burnout? According to psychologist Christina Maslach burnout arises when three factors coincide 1. An overwhelming feeling of emotional exhaustion 2. Feelings of cynicism & detachment 3. Feeling lack of accomplishment. “These may manifest in feelings like being exhausted even after plenty of sleep, being emotionally distanced from loved ones or no longer caring about jobs that need doing. “ 🌈 Creating a daily rou...
Self care ideas & its importance during challenging times. Chatting with dancer and actress Jerry-Jane Pears.
February 14, 2021 21:55 - 10 minutes - 10 MBWe discuss the importance of self care. Taking more time for ourselves, community, dancing, looking out for others, time in nature, qigong, stillness, meditation, staying positive etc Would love your comments and below are links for more information on Qigong. Flowing health, Qigong “ Flow with a smile in your Heart" Website -- https://flowinghealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn -- http://bit.ly/linkedinAlessandro YouTube -- http://bit.ly/flowinghealth https://www.instagram.com/flowinghealth ht...
Positives coming out of Covid times , chatting to dancer and actress Jerry-Jane Pears
February 12, 2021 13:55 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBSome inspiring ideas and lessons as Jerry-Jane and I reflect on positives that always emerge even during challenging times. Seen from the perspective of both younger (Jerry-Jane) and older (myself) generations. Would love any comments from our listeners and stay safe and well everyone... Please Subscribe for future episodes Flowing health, Qigong “ Flow with a smile in your Heart" Website -- https://flowinghealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn -- http://bit.ly/linkedinAlessandro YouTube -- http://b...
Positives coming out of Covid times , chatting to dancer and actress Jerry-Jane Pears
February 12, 2021 13:55 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSome inspiring ideas and lessons as Jerry-Jane and I reflect on positives that always emerge even during challenging times. Seen from the perspective of both younger (Jerry-Jane) and older (myself) generations. Would love any comments from our listeners and stay safe and well everyone... Please Subscribe for future episodes Flowing health, Qigong “ Flow with a smile in your Heart" Website -- https://flowinghealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn -- http://bit.ly/linkedinAlessandro YouTube -- http://b...
How I discovered Qigong (or how it found me...) chat with actress Jerry Jane Pears.
February 07, 2021 13:49 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBI have been practicing Qigong for over half my lifetime and it has so many profound benefits on my health, relationships and life decisions. here I discuss with Jerry Jane how I discovered it by chance in North London on a weekend when I was bored and ended up in a church Hall in North London with my teacher Zhixing Wang who I have been following ever since that day I first sensed this mysterious and magical energy in my hands... More resources below... Website -- https://flowinghealth.co.uk...
Discussing some ideas for a great morning routine with actress Jerry-Jane Pears
February 07, 2021 10:19 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBStarting the day well to get your energy going, keep your immune system strong, feel more inspired . Some great tips to help you through during this pandemic time and going into the future too. Movement, stillness, inspiration...Qigong tips and ideas. Jerry Jane shares her inspiring ideas too , I loved these. Please subscribe to the podcast for more inspiration and interesting chats... Website -- https://flowinghealth.co.uk/ YouTube -- http://bit.ly/flowinghealth https://www.instagra...
“Life and death, walking hand in hand”...some ideas on living life more fully
February 06, 2021 14:06 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB"Life and death walking hand in hand They're the best of friends, they understand." lines I wrote on a Qigong retreat... AND a story of a night in Tokyo in 1986 when I thought I was going to die, let go of my fear of death & started living life more fully...
“Life and death, walking hand in hand”...some ideas on living life more fully from a personal (rarely shared) experience.
February 06, 2021 14:06 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB"Life and death walking hand in hand They're the best of friends, they understand." lines I wrote on a Qigong retreat... AND a story of a night in Tokyo in 1986 when I thought I was going to die, let go of my fear of death & started living life more fully... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A B C Attention, Breathing, Connecting
January 24, 2021 22:17 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBBenefits of following these simple reminders are many for both Body & Mind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
A B C Attention, Breathing, Connecting
January 24, 2021 22:17 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBBenefits of following these simple reminders are many for both Body & Mind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S Sleep Support Self care Smile Shine Stay Safe
January 18, 2021 21:54 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBReflecting on these words that jumped out at me from an S --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S Sleep Support Self care Smile Shine Stay Safe
January 18, 2021 21:54 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBReflecting on these words that jumped out at me from an S --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Flow with a smile in your heart ❤️ happy 2021 mini meditation
January 07, 2021 21:53 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBCompassion, Community & Connection...on staying positive, self care, caring for others this year . Join the short relaxing meditation at the end. Online live Qigong weekly this year...see link herewith https://flowinghealth.co.uk/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flow with a smile in your heart ❤️ happy 2021 mini meditation
January 07, 2021 21:53 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBCompassion, Community & Connection...on staying positive, self care, caring for others this year . Join the short relaxing meditation at the end. Online live Qigong weekly this year...see link herewith https://flowinghealth.co.uk/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Your inspiring words of the Year & mine
December 23, 2020 22:46 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBListen, get inspired & smile... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your inspiring words of the Year & mine
December 23, 2020 22:46 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBListen, get inspired & smile... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Act by not acting; Do by not doing
December 08, 2020 20:09 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBMini meditation on chapter 63 of the Tao Te Ching --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Importance of adapting to change
December 02, 2020 13:10 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBTaking action with a great daily routine is so key including movement, stillness, breathing etc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 secrets to a long life (from a 94 year old Indian sage)
November 24, 2020 17:40 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB🌟Simplicity 🌟Acceptance 🌟Adaptability 🌟 The Wisdom of Childhood --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 secrets to a long life (from a 94 year old Indian sage)
November 24, 2020 17:40 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB🌟Simplicity 🌟Acceptance 🌟Adaptability 🌟 The Wisdom of Childhood --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
R🌟I🌟S🌟E it is your time
November 17, 2020 15:04 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB🌈R for Rebalance Repair, Reflect, Reveal, etc 🌈I for Intention, Inspired, Imagine, 🌈 S for Shine your light, Self Care, Smile 🌈 E for Energy/Qi, Empowered, Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
R🌟I🌟S🌟E it is your time
November 17, 2020 15:04 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB🌈R for Rebalance Repair, Reflect, Reveal, etc 🌈I for Intention, Inspired, Imagine, 🌈 S for Shine your light, Self Care, Smile 🌈 E for Energy/Qi, Empowered, Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COURAGE is a key to staying happy, resilient, in action, at peace . Some ideas on it here.
November 10, 2020 13:38 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBC Connect Compassion Celebrate O Open U Unlimited R Receive Rebalance Recharge A Acceptance G Gratitude Growing Grounded Go for it E Energy Expect the best, Effortless --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COURAGE is a key to staying happy, resilient, in action, at peace . Some ideas on it here.
November 10, 2020 13:38 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBC Connect Compassion Celebrate O Open U Unlimited R Receive Rebalance Recharge A Acceptance G Gratitude Growing Grounded Go for it E Energy Expect the best, Effortless --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Stay connected, to yourself, to others, to nature , universal energy , Qi and inspired
November 04, 2020 18:46 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBPositives coming out of these challenging times are always there...short reading from the Tao Te Ching chapter 14 “ look it va not be seen—it is beyond form” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stay connected, to yourself, to others, to nature , universal energy , Qi and inspired
November 04, 2020 18:46 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBPositives coming out of these challenging times are always there...short reading from the Tao Te Ching chapter 14 “ look it va not be seen—it is beyond form” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Suffering is optional...3 steps to stay happier and suffer less...
October 28, 2020 18:46 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBWe can make choices at every moment.🌟1 wake up to a morning routine before checking phone, email etc . 🌟2 Breathing to relax the body, internal organs , improve circulation 🌟3. Gratitude for raising your vibes, staying positive, attracting more of what you want in life 🌟🌟 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting your day in positive ways BEFORE checking your smartphone...
October 19, 2020 20:07 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBAbout 80 per cent of Smartphone users check theirs within 15 minutes of waking up every morning – please don’t be part of that statistic. How are your stress levels? I recently read an article with psychiatrist Dr Nikole Benders-Hadi where she said “immediately turning to your phone when you wake up can start your day off in a way that is more likely to increase stress and leave you feeling overwhelmed.” Similarly, author Julie Morgenstern, in her book “Never Check Email In The Morning”, agre...
COVID more positives 🌟Calm, 🌟Opening, 🌟Vision, 🌟Inspiration, 🌟Determination
October 14, 2020 12:14 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBAlways great to look at positives in any challenging situation. Sharing some ideas that came to me last night here coming out of this challenging Covid situation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID more positives 🌟Calm, 🌟Opening, 🌟Vision, 🌟Inspiration, 🌟Determination
October 14, 2020 12:14 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBAlways great to look at positives in any challenging situation. Sharing some ideas that came to me last night here coming out of this challenging Covid situation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
When in Rome...Getting on with life, self care, staying positive.
October 08, 2020 10:33 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBSome ideas from my recent visit to Rome. Taking time for self care is so important especially these days. See my YouTube channel for Qigong videos to help you take control of your health and energy ( please subscribe too). Link here just in case too https://www.youtube.com/c/FlowinghealthCoUk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When in Rome...Getting on with life, self care, staying positive.
October 08, 2020 10:33 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBSome ideas from my recent visit to Rome. Taking time for self care is so important especially these days. See my YouTube channel for Qigong videos to help you take control of your health and energy ( please subscribe too). Link here just in case too https://www.youtube.com/c/FlowinghealthCoUk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Transform fear into courage. Simple 5 mins practice and chat.
September 27, 2020 15:16 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBShort talk and practice to nourish your kidneys ( fear is the emotion associated with kidneys) from Qigong that helps let go of fear and helps lower back area too . 🌟🌟🌈🌈🙏🙏 stay safe and well everyone. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for Qigong, healthy inspirational videos YouTube -- http://bit.ly/flowinghealth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transform fear into courage. Simple 5 mins practice and chat.
September 27, 2020 15:16 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBShort talk and practice to nourish your kidneys ( fear is the emotion associated with kidneys) from Qigong that helps let go of fear and helps lower back area too . 🌟🌟🌈🌈🙏🙏 stay safe and well everyone. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for Qigong, healthy inspirational videos YouTube -- http://bit.ly/flowinghealth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Positives coming out of COVID
September 18, 2020 14:07 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBSeeing positives coming out of the Covid situation.🌟Connection 🌟Opportunities , 🌟Victory (over fear), 🌟Intention, 🌟Do it...Now. Please share and comments always welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Positives coming out of COVID
September 18, 2020 14:07 - 7 minutes - 7.41 MBSeeing positives coming out of the Covid situation.🌟Connection 🌟Opportunities , 🌟Victory (over fear), 🌟Intention, 🌟Do it...Now. Please share and comments always welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Gratitude “great fullness” , gratefulness and its importance right now.
September 12, 2020 09:01 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBSome ideas on benefits of gratitude particularly during challenging times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Gratitude “great fullness” , gratefulness and its importance right now.
September 12, 2020 09:01 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBSome ideas on benefits of gratitude particularly during challenging times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grounding exercise to relax, nourish the body & settle your mind. Follow me for this short practice
September 03, 2020 17:17 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBSimple Qigong practice to nourish the body, relax the mind , become present. Follow the practice with me please. Subscribe to YouTube channel Flowing Health to follow video and other content for healing and inspiration --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grounding exercise to relax, nourish the body & settle your mind. Follow me for this short practice
September 03, 2020 17:17 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBSimple Qigong practice to nourish the body, relax the mind , become present. Follow the practice with me please. Subscribe to YouTube channel Flowing Health to follow video and other content for healing and inspiration --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message
Empowering yourself during challenging times...
August 26, 2020 17:21 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBYour power only exists in the present. Empower yourself daily, no giving in to fear. Cultivate a daily practice. Be grateful. Online Qigong sessions available to empower you see flowinghealth.co.uk membership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC of Health , Joy and Success
August 20, 2020 19:03 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBA is for acceptance of what you can do nothing about AND what you can take action on. B is for Breathe, your Power is only in the Present . C is for Connection to yourself on a deeper level, to others, to God, All that is, the Qi/ Energy etc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hope is a superpower. Keep it alive for yourself and others .
August 11, 2020 19:58 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBH 💫Heart and Healing O 💫Open to the field of all possibilities P 💫 Fulfilling your potential E 💫 Energy/Qi Ideas and inspiration that came to me at 3.23 am this Sunday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is Gratefulness that makes us happy.
August 03, 2020 15:39 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBExtract from “the book of Joy” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alessandro-ferullo/message Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/flowinghealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.