Chi Flow with Jo

16/03/2026

If you live with Parkinson’s or chronic illness, you do not need more force.
You need intelligent, repeatable movement that rebuilds coordination, steadies the nervous system and restores confidence in your body.

Qi Gong is not about pushing harder.
It is about moving wisely.

Listen to the full Energy Update here:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/

15/03/2026

✨ NEW ENERGY UPDATE PODCAST IS LIVE: Episode 31

Can gentle movement truly support Parkinson’s and chronic illness?

In this episode I explore how Qi Gong, especially the Eight Brocades and the movement Draw the Bow, can help rebuild coordination, posture, breath connection and confidence in a safe, steady way. Small consistent practice creates powerful change.

Listen now and support your nervous system, strength and resilience:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/

15/03/2026

Chronic illness does not respond well to force.
It responds to rhythm.

Gentle Qi Gong rebuilds strength through small, repeated movements that regulate the nervous system, improve coordination and restore confidence in the body.

If you live with Parkinson’s, fatigue, stiffness or breath restriction, this is where resilience begins.

Read the full Energy Update blog here:
https://joannefaulkner.ie/2026/03/14/qi-gong-for-parkinsons-chronic-illness/

14/03/2026

🌿 NEW ENERGY UPDATE BLOG POST IS OUT

How can Qi Gong gently support Parkinson’s and chronic illness without overwhelming the body?

In this latest blog I break down the Eight Brocades practice, including Draw the Bow, and explain why slow, intentional movement retrains coordination, steadies balance and nourishes long term strength.

Begin where you are. One mindful movement at a time builds resilience from the inside out.

Read the full article here:
https://joannefaulkner.ie/2026/03/14/qi-gong-for-parkinsons-chronic-illness/

Discover how Qi Gong for Parkinson’s and chronic illness supports balance, posture, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience. Learn how the 8 Brocades, Draw the Bow movement, acupressure, and food medicine in Chinese Medicine can gently rebuild strength, reduce stiffness, and support li...

13/03/2026

A beautiful truth we have discovered on this journey is that Living Well with Parkinson’s is possible. Every day we see how small, steady practices can bring strength, calm and confidence back into the body.

To celebrate the release of our new book Find Your Flow, Live Well with Parkinson’s, we’re sharing something special with the community.

✨ We are giving away 10 prizes

📌 5 paperback copies** of the book
📌 5 ebook copies with the audio companion

Inside the book we share the practices that support us each day, simple Qi Gong movements, food medicine, acupressure and the real, lived experience of navigating Parkinson’s with practical tools and genuine hope.

These are the methods that help us keep moving, keep breathing and keep finding our flow.

Enter the giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/1xqjj9m/find-your-flow-live-well-with-parkinsons-win-the-book-and-audio-companion

If you feel this message could help someone you love, please share it. When knowledge and encouragement move through a community, something powerful begins to grow.

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13/03/2026

You do not need intense workouts to strengthen your lungs.

Slow, repetitive expansion builds resilience.

When the upper back softens, breath deepens naturally.

Two to three minutes daily is enough to begin.

Watch the full episode
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/

12/03/2026

Allergies, high histamine and chronic asthma are signs the system is on high alert.

A Chinese Medicine approach supports Lung Qi through digestion, gentle warmth and daily rhythm.

Think warm water on waking.
Mineral rich broths.
Breath that drops into the belly.

Simple practices rebuild resilience.

Read the full blog here:
https://joannefaulkner.ie/2026/03/02/how-to-strengthen-your-lungs-naturally/

11/03/2026

If your inhale feels tight or your exhale incomplete, try this.

Lung 1 acupressure.
Just beneath the outer collarbone.
Lean in gently.
Breathe slowly for 1 to 3 minutes.

You are teaching the chest it is safe to soften.

Consistency over intensity.

Learn more here:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/

10/03/2026

Living well with Parkinson’s is possible, and we want to share what has helped us.

We are giving away 10 prizes from our new book Find Your Flow, Live Well with Parkinson’s.

🌟 Prizes:
• 5 paperback copies of the book
• 5 ebook copies with the audio companion

Inside the book we share the practices that help us live well each day, including Qi Gong movements, food medicine, acupressure, and real lived experience of navigating Parkinson’s with hope and practical tools.

Register to the giveaway here:
https://kingsumo.com/g/1xqjj9m/find-your-flow-live-well-with-parkinsons-win-the-book-and-audio-companion

You can increase your chances of winning by sharing the giveaway with others who may benefit.
Because when people share knowledge and support, everyone grows stronger.

09/03/2026

Seated Qi Gong
WISE OWL TURNS HEAD

Learn more and watch the full podcast while I show you how to do this movement that stimulates the Lung Qi.

That is enough to begin rebuilding resilience.

Small daily practices change everything.

Watch the full episode here:
https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/

09/03/2026

Inhalers manage symptoms.
Qi Gong improves function.

Slow rotational movements, upper back release and coordinated breath increase capacity and calm inflammation patterns.

This works alongside medical care, not instead of it.

Discover the full approach here:
https://joannefaulkner.ie/2026/03/02/how-to-strengthen-your-lungs-naturally/