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Living Lungs
With Helen Hansen
In this course we look at the lungs as the bridge between the inner and outer self. The lung meridian is the Commander of Qi - defensive qi (immune system), heavenly qi (emotional system) and grain qi (nutritional system). Together we discover the aspects of the lungs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine including the emotions linked to this system of the breath. We hear of nourishing foods, supportive movement and essential oils for the lungs. We conclude with a meditation for your holistic lung system ... the art of breathing as described by the Tao asks us “Can you focus your breath as supple as a newborn child?”
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3 Days
124 students
5.0 stars
12 min / day
Grief
English
5.0 (23)
Recent Reviews
Tracy
January 21, 2026
A fabulous course. Helen’s delivery is always so clear and calm. Thank you 🙏
Ken
January 18, 2026
The relationship of the lungs to the heart, the brain, the soul and spirit was so eloquently stated it sounded poetic. Absolutely functional. Thank you, Helen
Michelle
October 12, 2025
Thank you! This course was informative and helpful 💕
Hope
July 19, 2025
This is an excellent short course with lots of helpful information and lovely meditations. Thank you!
Julie
June 3, 2025
Helen‘s manner is calm, caring, and supportive. The lessons are beneficial and powerful. I feel that I am going to be able to regain the capacity to use my lungs and do the activities that require strong lungs. I also feel less sadness and grief.
Catrin
May 30, 2025
Thank you Helen, these courses bring depth and clarity to my knowledge about my health. I find the TCM teachings more acessable than Ayurveda and the marma points even if I’m a yogi, and I like that TCM is a way to be able to threat (to some degree) and understand oneself on a deeper level - as I practice yoga I can feel the meridians opening, the reflexology points being stimulated it’s highly interesting and fascinating, the more I pay attention to this the more the understanding evolves 🙏🌱☺️ so thank you for presenting this knowledge in such an accessible way
Ben
May 21, 2025
A worthy listen
ilinca
May 19, 2025
I loved listening to this course. It gave me an understanding of the Lung meridian and how to balance it. I fell in love with the idea that "every breath is a gentle step towards healing" ❤️ Thank you, Helen 🙏
Lynn
May 19, 2025
Thanks Helen. I'm going to look up other course. Not sure if I had wrist points. Is it over pulse? Lynn
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