Chi or Qi is the life force energy flowing through your body and in nature. Gong means "to work with. Therefore, Qi gong literally means "to work with our life force energy." 

Take a peek at the links below to give this ancient, meditative, somatic practice a try.

• Daily QiGong Routine

• QiGong Flow for Beginners

• QiGong Daily Routine to Begin Your Day

A few types of therapeutic dance that may be available at a class rate vs by donation near you include:

• Nia Dance: Nia involves a "powerful fusion of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices," incorporating 52 simple moves to create whole human, holistic wellness. I THRIVE's creator was introduced to the practice in Portland 2014 and it is a cherished practice.

  • Check out the NiaNow website and find your local center or access virtual classes HERE.

  • Consider trying a free digital Nia class linked HERE, HERE, or HERE..​

• Ecstatic Dance: Ecstatic Dance is a meditative dance involving free movement and the absence of speech typically alongside instrumental music. Ask your local yoga community to explore community offerings.

  • Consider trying this at home Dance of the Moon Ecstatic Dance session linked here or "Travel Inside" by Pao Pamaki

Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a therapeutic process which aims to address symptoms of stress, trauma, or shock that accumulates in our bodies.

Check out a few SE links below:

• Dr. Peter Levine Somatic Experiencing Exercise Link

• Dr Peter Levine 'A Simple Exercise to Ease Despair'

Tai chi is a Chinese Martial art involving slow and controlled movements. Chi is representative of the ultimate source of reality, yin, yang, and creation. 

Try out some beginner links to explore the practice below:

• 5 Minute Daily Morning Tai Flow Routine

• Simplified 8 Pieces Brocade

• Simplified Tai Chi 24 Form

There are many styles of bodywork, including energy work such as Reiki which typically does not involve touch to various styles of massage from swedish, to deep tissue, to thai massage and so on. If you are lucky enough afford massage, check out a LMT near you. For a few ideas for at home, individual self massage and body work guided practices check out:

• Full Self Massage for Better Sleep​

• Self Massage for Low Back Pain

• Headache Massage for Headache Relief

• Reiki may be better classified as an energy healing intervention. We have included it here none-the-less to expose interested survivors to explore. Try this Reiki Self Treatment Hand Positions guided practice link from International School of Reiki to give it a go. 

Somatic Therapies include psychotherapies that prioritize an embodied awareness.

Check out a few examples of somatic therapies below:

• 5 Kinds of Somatic Therapies by Downtown Somatic Therapy NY

• Try out this 'EMDR Guided Meditation/Hypnosis' Playlist by Liborio Conti on Spotify