Prairie Song Healing Arts

03/30/2026

First Friday is this week! This month, we will take advantage of the full moon’s energy and focus on release. Release pain, illness, emotions, karma, and/or energy blocks.

Noon-1:00
$10

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

I love it when I get to see my clients’ fur babies! Before her human’s chair massage, Miss Tillie stopped by after her very first grooming to show me how pretty she is! She was a whirlwind of puppy motion, so this is the best shot I could get.

03/19/2026

This Friday, 3/20, from noon-1:00, our Qigong practice group will focus on transition to Spring. Cost: $10

After a discussion about transitioning to spring, we will practice the 5 elements active exercises and do a short guided meditation.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Shoutout to my fellow women business owners.

03/05/2026

Reminder: First Friday this week! With the closeness of the full moon, we’ll be focusing on Release. See you tomorrow!

Our first First Friday Qigong practice group of 2026 is this week! Friday, January 2 from noon-1:00. Cost: $10. Class is at my office:

118 SE 4th Street, Suite 100
Des Moines IA 50309

We are entering year 3 of the 20 year fire cycle, and Master Lin reports this will be the strongest. We will discuss how this impacts us, and what we can do to protect ourselves while using the energy for good.

This is also close to the full moon, plus the beginning of the year, so our active exercises and meditation will focus on releasing what no longer serves us to make room for healing energy for the New Year.

02/01/2026

It will soon be time for First Friday Qigong practice group! Noon-1:00. $10

This month, we will continue our discussion of:
Year 3 of the 20 year fire cycle
60 year cycle of clearing Karma
How this energy can play out in everyday life
How we can use it for our health

We will then do a series of active exercises and a meditation with chanting. No experience necessary.

Our first First Friday Qigong practice group of 2026 is this week! Friday, January 2 from noon-1:00. Cost: $10. Class is at my office:

118 SE 4th Street, Suite 100
Des Moines IA 50309

We are entering year 3 of the 20 year fire cycle, and Master Lin reports this will be the strongest. We will discuss how this impacts us, and what we can do to protect ourselves while using the energy for good.

This is also close to the full moon, plus the beginning of the year, so our active exercises and meditation will focus on releasing what no longer serves us to make room for healing energy for the New Year.

01/28/2026

What a joyful day yesterday! Not only was it a bright, cheerful room, but the sounds of exuberant children during their indoor recess was uplifting! After several days of indoor recess due to windchills, the teachers and staff were ready for their chair massages 💆‍♀️

I love the variety of experiences I have from chair massage!

01/19/2026

Here are some good tips from Master Lin about using water, especially in the winter, which is when the Water Element is on duty. It’s also beneficial now in the third year of a 20 year fire cycle, as Water suppresses Fire.

https://www.springforestqigong.com/155-water-in-winter/

01/13/2026

Lunch break! A full schedule to begin my 12th year of providing corporate chair massage for this company.

01/04/2026

Lovely half hour spent this morning with Master Lin and the Tibetan Monks 💓☯️

https://www.springforestqigong.com/sp/7-day-blessings-sign-up-2026/

12/21/2025

Healing blessings on this Winter Solstice. This marks the first day of Winter, and in Qigong 5 element theory, the transition to the Water element. It is also the day of highest Yin energy. ☯️

If Yin is at its highest, Yang is at its lowest, so we need to protect it to avoid burning that energy out so we can slowly build it up to have a healthy balance for Spring. There are several escape points for Yang, so it’s important to protect these when we go out by wearing a hat, scarf, gloves, and boots so these areas stay warm. Also keep the torso warm with a coat or vest.

We also protect Yang by keeping our exercise moderate, such as walking, so we give it enough energy to help it build, but not so much that it burns out. The same applies to food. Warming spices like ginger are good to support Yang, but hot chilis can burn it out. It’s a good time for nourishing, warm foods and beverages, like soups and hot tea.

High Yin provides an energy that supports going within. It’s a good time for meditation, journaling, and rest. Nature gives us clues, like plants sending energy down to their roots, and animals hibernating.

In 5 element theory, the elements are connected to an energy system, healing color, and healing emotion. For Water, those are the Kidneys, Dark Blue, and Gratitude. Each element has an element that supports it, and another that suppresses it. An issue could arise because of blocks to that element, or it’s too weak, or it’s too strong. Because of this, I prefer to do all 5 elements of the active exercise so I know I’m balancing everything.

Wishing you a peaceful day ✨