the shift network

#082 | I'm answering some questions I received during and after

This interview is part of the Qigong Global Summit a free online event. For more information, please visit https://qigongglobalsummit.com. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved.

I had the honor of being a speaker during the 2023 Qigong Global Summit with The Shift Network and I got to share a conversation with Sharon Smith about medical Qigong.

My topic in this years summit was "Accessing Your Center Core of Light"  Your center core of light (located within your Taiji Pole) supports your entire energetic system. Tuning into this powerful energetic space also supports your conception vessel (Ren Mai), governing vessel (Du Mai,) and thrusting vessel (Chong Mai,) while integrating and cultivating your three Dantian's and 7 internal chakra systems. Posture, breath, and intention are key points for alignment and cultivation of your center core of light and all Qigong practices.

In this interview I share:

• Where your center core of light is located.
• How your center core of light supports your entire energetic system.
• A seated guided practice so you can tune into your center core of light. 
  • Guided practice begins at 23:00 - 37:27

The seated guided practice I take you through is very soothing and gentle and can be done at any time to calm your mind and tune in more deeply into who you truly are. This is great to do as a daily meditative practice, but also anytime you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, worried or fearful. Just make sure you're breathing deeply so your energy can flow!

If you'd like to view the interview [on YouTube guided practice begins at 18:00 - 32:33] please visit my YouTube channel >HERE

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Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's episode is home grown in a sense as I had the chance to chat with long-time friend and collaborator, Farai Malianga. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Farai's journey to the US found him at the University in Colorado in Boulder where our stories connect. He is a Videographer, Composer, and Musician who began his career in African Dance in Colorado with Leticia Williams’ Harambee and Musical Director Judy “Fatu” Henderson. He later relocated to New York where he began studying dance and drum with pioneers Yousouf Koumbasa, Mbemba Bangoura and Ronald K. Brown. He has performed with creative Masters such as Chuck Davis in BAMs ‘Dance Africa’, Reginald Yates and Heritage O.P. for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s their 40th Anniversary season; with musicians such as Roy Ayers, Wunmi Olaiya,, Manchild Black, and Akua Allrich to name a few. He has also performed on and off broadway in the musical 'Fela!' and “Darker Faces of the Earth” directed by Trezana Beverley, respectively. As a videographer, most recent projects include editing the archival documentary for “Kumbuka” the longest active New Orleans-based West African Dance troupe. This fall he joins Florida State University as a tenure track Professor with a focus on music for dance and choreography. He will be teaching Rhythmic Analysis, Music for Choreography, and Digital Audio Recording while also providing music support for African, Dunham and Contemporary classes. We definitely have something to look forward to seeing Farai's work flourish on a whole new level in this role! Where to find Farai? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farai-malianga-21b13351/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maliangafaraim/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farai.malianga) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/fmmalianga) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/PLFMM) What's Farai reading? Octavia E. Butler (https://www.octaviabutler.com) What's Farai listening to? Kendrick Lamar (https://oklama.com) J. Cole (https://www.dreamville.com) Pharoahe Monch (https://www.pharoahe.com) Other topics of interest: Regional Dance America (https://regionaldanceamerica.org) Ronald K. Brown (https://www.evidencedance.com) Scott Russel Sanders (https://www.scottrussellsanders.com/book_pages/dancing_in_dreamtime.html) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar (https://www.urbanbushwomen.org/the-founder) Beatrice Capote (http://www.beatricecapote.com) Onye P. Ozuzu (https://arts.ufl.edu/directory/profile/152957) Camille A. Brown (http://www.camilleabrown.org) Christal Brown (https://christalbrown.com) The Shift Network (https://theshiftnetwork.com) Amiri Baraka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiri_Baraka) The Lay Out (https://www.instagram.com/thelayoutco/?hl=en) About LEAP Transmedia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9xLBQraiSc) Special Guest: Farai Malianga.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's episode is home grown in a sense as I had the chance to chat with long-time friend and collaborator, Farai Malianga. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Farai's journey to the US found him at the University in Colorado in Boulder where our stories connect. He is a Videographer, Composer, and Musician who began his career in African Dance in Colorado with Leticia Williams’ Harambee and Musical Director Judy “Fatu” Henderson. He later relocated to New York where he began studying dance and drum with pioneers Yousouf Koumbasa, Mbemba Bangoura and Ronald K. Brown. He has performed with creative Masters such as Chuck Davis in BAMs ‘Dance Africa’, Reginald Yates and Heritage O.P. for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s their 40th Anniversary season; with musicians such as Roy Ayers, Wunmi Olaiya,, Manchild Black, and Akua Allrich to name a few. He has also performed on and off broadway in the musical 'Fela!' and “Darker Faces of the Earth” directed by Trezana Beverley, respectively. As a videographer, most recent projects include editing the archival documentary for “Kumbuka” the longest active New Orleans-based West African Dance troupe. This fall he joins Florida State University as a tenure track Professor with a focus on music for dance and choreography. He will be teaching Rhythmic Analysis, Music for Choreography, and Digital Audio Recording while also providing music support for African, Dunham and Contemporary classes. We definitely have something to look forward to seeing Farai's work flourish on a whole new level in this role! Where to find Farai? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farai-malianga-21b13351/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maliangafaraim/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farai.malianga) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/fmmalianga) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/PLFMM) What's Farai reading? Octavia E. Butler (https://www.octaviabutler.com) What's Farai listening to? Kendrick Lamar (https://oklama.com) J. Cole (https://www.dreamville.com) Pharoahe Monch (https://www.pharoahe.com) Other topics of interest: Regional Dance America (https://regionaldanceamerica.org) Ronald K. Brown (https://www.evidencedance.com) Scott Russel Sanders (https://www.scottrussellsanders.com/book_pages/dancing_in_dreamtime.html) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar (https://www.urbanbushwomen.org/the-founder) Beatrice Capote (http://www.beatricecapote.com) Onye P. Ozuzu (https://arts.ufl.edu/directory/profile/152957) Camille A. Brown (http://www.camilleabrown.org) Christal Brown (https://christalbrown.com) The Shift Network (https://theshiftnetwork.com) Amiri Baraka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiri_Baraka) The Lay Out (https://www.instagram.com/thelayoutco/?hl=en) About LEAP Transmedia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9xLBQraiSc) Special Guest: Farai Malianga.