Nutmeg “Nuggets” Qigong for Stress Reduction


different classes. Two that really made an im- pression on me were Tai Chi and Qigong, both ancient Chinese systems of moving one’s energy through slow moving exercises, breath work, meditation, and mindfulness. For a few years


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I did Qigong regularly, but then slowly lost touch with my practice and forgot about it.


Little did I know then that ten years later I would become a Chinese medical practitioner using acupuncture, herbs and energy work to heal my patients. Qigong resurfaced for me over the years but it wasn’t until I attended a 5-day course at Omega Institute with Master Robert Peng that I remembered the power these energy systems can have on the body and mind.


Similar to Tai Chi, Qigong is a system of energy circulation that has been in use by millions of people for at least 2000 years. It incor- porates slow moving exercises that help to move energy throughout the body along with breath work, meditation, and mindfulness. It is accessible to virtually everyone including the very young and very old with no prior experience needed to participate. What I have found over the years treating clients is that stress is the number one cause of illness and pain in our modern, fast paced life. The western medical practice of giving people medication to cover up symptoms is really just a band-aid. Stress reducing techniques can truly cure many of the manifestations of stress.


Here are a few of its benefits:


• Helps prevent disease and cancer by boosting the immune system


• Lowers blood pressure • Reduces stress and anxiety • Reduces inflammation • Increases balance and strength • Improves digestive, circulatory and nervous systems • Reduces chronic pain • Improves sleep


Submitted by Donna Bunte MSOM, L.Ac. of Donna Bunte Whole Health in Stamford. 203.698.0793 health@donnabunte.com www.donnabunte.com. See ad on page 19.


hen I moved to New York in my twenties, I went to the now famous Open Center for many


Bernard Ilsley: The London Medium comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse on March 19th


is able to consult each different spirit guide depending on which specialized subject he is working on for the individual consult- ing him. His first connection with his spirit guides occurred when he was eight years old. While painting an egg, he found he


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could tune out to tune in and his spirit guide painted an ancient Chinese pattern. He joined a development circle in his late teens run by his grandmother, herself a medium by the name of Edith Cole, well known in the media and often appearing in newspapers and on BBC radio. Bernard went on to sell out a theater and town hall tour at the age of twenty-three. He has also performed man- tras and meditations on stage, teaching and lecturing on spiritual philosophy throughout the world.


Ilsley appeared as himself in the hit comedy series,


“High Spirits.” He has written, produced and published the book, Divinus Spritus & the CD, Prima Luce and has been featured in many publications, including the New York Times and the book Octopus. Part of Hearst Media Entertaining Conversation Series and Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Whole New You Series partially underwritten by Reliance Merchant Service. Visit Southwest Cafe (109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield) for dinner before the show and enjoy a complimentary margarita with your entree when you show your ticket.


For tickets ($45-$90), call or visit the box office, 203.438.5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT. See ad on page 14.


ernard Ilsley is one of the most gifted psychics of this century. He works with spirit guides and he


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