Qigong to Ease Anxiety and Stress: feel calm, grounded and centred

In this gentle flowing qigong practice, we focus on calming, fluid movements and imagery inspired by the lakes and forests of the natural world to help settle and soothe.
If you're feeling anxious, stressed, or just not quite yourself right now, this practice will help relax the nervous system, help you re-centre yourself, and settle your energy (qi) into a tranquil and serene state.
Qigong is the sister practice of Tai Chi, and is a system of movements, meditations, and visualisations designed to help us better manage our own health, energy level, well-being, and longevity.
In peace and kindness,
James 💜
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Disclaimer
Remember that although yoga and qigong is for everyone, it is up to you as an individual to assess whether you are ready for the class that you have chosen. If you suffer from a specific injury or are managing a condition please remember it is your responsibility to decide if you should practice. If you feel pain or discomfort please stop.

[@dr.joycedivorceconsultant8765]

I really enjoyed doing this practice jus tnow! Thank you James.

[@briancook3478]

James, I’ve just discovered your channel and am so very happy. It’s not only what you say, but how you say it that makes me smile and feel calm and centered. Thank you.

[@MoveWithJames]

So happy to hear this Brian, welcome to the community! Thank YOU

[@MarLipscomb]

I feel entirely blessed that you choose to share these practices. Thank you James 💚

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Mar, really appreciate that so many of you resonate and feel supported with these practices!

[@jodiesimone8291]

Grounding and expansive. Much needed and appreciated. Thank you, James!

[@MoveWithJames]

Very welcome!

[@marilyns2302]

Thank you for this gentle, calming practice. ❤

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome!

[@mrsedt1107]

Thanks for the calming movement James as I had a busy week…. Till next time from Mrs EDT

[@maryjaneharber7193]

Thank you James,beautiful,next level................. Love Mikayla

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Mary, thank you!

[@annalizheart]

Thank you so much!!! I started sobbing in the middle. I think I really needed this. Thank you!!!!

[@MoveWithJames]

Aww Anna, I'm glad it helped. Be gentle with yourself.

[@candeyer53]

Perfect. I struggle with anxiety. Qigong really helps. Unfortunately, I slipped away from it after more than two years of doing it daily. Things happen. I'm trying to develop a new practice, along with my yoga (same issue, left a more than 3 year old practice) ... I feel like I'm on a racing train that is going to crash at any moment... this practice helped enormously. Thank you James for your delightful yoga and qigong practices... hugs...

[@MoveWithJames]

Be gentle with yourself Sylvia, it can take time to rebalance and create a nourishing yoga and qigong ritual for yourself again. Proud of you for trying and for sharing!

[@nicolassanchez4660]

Hi James, thanks for sharing your knowledge, I took this practice and I feel entirely calm and relax and, when you were talking about the lake, forest and mountains, your words brought back my memories about a trip I did on February in El Bolsón, Río Negro, where there were a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains, Thank you 🥰💜 PS.: Sorry for my English ☺

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you Nicola, what a beautiful experience to be brought back to during this practice, so glad to have been able to support you.

[@moonwiseperformancearts8441]

Thank you 🙏 such an effective practise full of grace and poetry in both the words and movement. I especially resonate with the beautiful nature imagery. I send my gratitude.

[@MoveWithJames]

Thanks for sharing and thank you for practicing with me.

[@davidswift2081]

Your teaching is so calm,gentle and soothing. Thankyou so much

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure David. So happy that this video is so calming for you.

[@valerieroy3706]

Feeling very drawn to Qigong. I love my yoga, but my body is letting me down with various ailments. Doing this fills me with the peace and calm I need at the moment, but I also feel like I'm ' doing ' something. Hope this makes sense as my anxiety levels are quite high and Qigong may be my answer at this time. Thanks again James.

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome Valerie - it is beautiful to read this, and makes total sense! Qigong is very special, so glad you are enjoying 🙏🏻💜

[@charlottemurray8929]

I hear you on this. My body too is pushing back with running (knees), weights (I can no longer lift heavy), HIIT (becoming difficult). I still do yoga but am ready to slow things down even more. Thanks for being here.

[@katelynde1537]

What a beautiful class! I love the imagery.💙💚💜

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you so much Kate, I'm happy you enjoyed it ☺️

[@naomilim2378]

another lovely routine for calmness, thanks James❤

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome!

[@heatherrose2656]

Thank you for bringing me back to myself with the proactive ❤

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Heather, glad you found this flow so supportive.

[@debbiesheridan7659]

Oh James, what a beautiful practice! Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos you put up for us. You are changing peoples lives and we are very, very grateful

[@MoveWithJames]

You are so welcome Debbie, thank you for your support.

[@fionamuir7924]

Thankyou so much James for your knowledge , generosity of spirit , and kindness in sharing this qigong practise with us . I’ve never enjoyed Qigong before but thought I’d try again and your class came up on my screen🌈⭐️how lucky was I !my feelings of stress and anxiety that I was experiencing have dissipated . Many thanks once again . I am now a fan💐

[@MoveWithJames]

I'm so pleased to here this Fiona, Thank you for trying Qigong again and practicing with me!

[@angelwings1111]

Beautiful! Love the gentleness and imagery. I could really feel the chi flowing towards the end ☯ Thank you!

[@MoveWithJames]

Glad you enjoyed it Tania, thank you so much for practicing here with me.

[@nlevy4163]

Incredible. Thank you ✨️🌬🌈💚🙏🏻

[@MoveWithJames]

You are so welcome ☺️

[@pollyg4505]

Unable to sleep, I have just found your site when asking to calm & ground the mind. I love your style & compassionate presentation, & felt calm & centered after the practice. Thank you. (England)

[@MoveWithJames]

You are so welcome, glad it supported you in a time of need.

[@darlenecarman7644]

James, thank you. After many hours in the dental chair this was perfecto! Peace to you, Dar

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you Darlene, it's my pleasure.

[@seeker4wisdom]

Thank you for sharing this practice, James. I recently found you when I purchased a membership to Rewire Therapy's QiGong practices. I love all the practices, as well as this one and some others from your KZbin channel. This one makes me feel as if I've really moved, and it both calms and energizes me, even when I am experiencing a health crash with ME/CFS, as I am today. It helps me gently build energy without leaving me exhausted. My body is also getting stronger a little more every day. I appreciate you!

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you so much for sharing and for being here with me in this community. I'm happy to hear how beneficial this practice was for you.

[@morocco34]

You are the best teacher; loving this channel.

[@MoveWithJames]

Aww thank you Omar, really grateful for your comment. Glad you are enjoying these sequences and you are here in this community ☺️

[@gabriellecasper1616]

what a lovely experience , your descriptions and reflections are deeply moving.

[@MoveWithJames]

You are so welcome Gabrielle ☺️

[@pamelapaulenko1922]

Thank you sooooOO much! Very peaceful and comforting.

[@MoveWithJames]

Wonderful Pamela, happy you enjoyed it.

[@fionawinning374]

Thank you James, just watching and listening to you brings a sense of ease and calmness X

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Fiona, I'm glad these videos bring you a sense of ease and calm! 💜

[@PlanetC64]

What wonderful imagery. A gem of a practice. 🌊

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you so much! Im so glad you enjoyed :)

[@PlanetC64]

Update: this practice has LASTING benefits. No joke!!!

[@jennifercollins6976]

This practice always helps me reconnect , ground and slow down. Very much appreciated 🙏

[@MoveWithJames]

Thanks Jennifer, sounds perfect to me!

[@jennifercollins6976]

@@MoveWithJames 🙂

[@rosenajia9939]

I just discovered you today. I really appreciate your teaching style, the details you share and the quiet balance you radiate. Thank you!

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Rose, Thanks for joining the community!

[@Bravebrother_sam]

You’re so talented at holding space, thank you James!

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you so much💜 My pleasure.

[@angelmatthews24]

Thanks v much for the calling practice. It has made my day and I have become much calmer.

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you for sharing, happy to hear the calmness you are feeling after this practice.

[@schwakhofer]

Beautiful start to a morning of art making.

[@MoveWithJames]

Yay, thank you for starting your day practicing with me!

[@sarahbultitude9889]

I loved this practice so much! Thank you! James!

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome Sarah 💜

[@noohoozfurra]

Another perfect routine, James. So de-stressing and relaxing. A joy. Thank you...

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Colin!

[@Asandramedia]

I love this video. I'm doing this practice every day for a short while to move through a very intense time. Appreciate what you have created here!

[@MoveWithJames]

Wonderful Asandra, I hope it is helping you move through what you need.

[@thomascrews4529]

Thank you James this was a really lovely practice and has helped me a great deal...I will be following more of what you offer. Keep up the good work brother! Tom

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Tom, Thank you for being here!

[@Shhhhh56]

Thank you for this practice! A moment to embrace gentle movement instead of putting in a ton of effort was so calming and grounding. I was surprised that such gentle movement could make me feel so warm!

[@MoveWithJames]

That's wonderful to hear Susan, you're welcome.

[@studentsofhealth]

This has really turned my morning around. Thank you so much 🙏💕

[@MoveWithJames]

Yay, you're welcome Cas!

[@julietaubner9605]

Just beautiful! It is like a dance🙏

[@MoveWithJames]

It really is! I'm glad you enjoyed it Julie.

[@TG1181]

Thank you for the practice. Your gentle style adds more peace to it.

[@harrymayo7714]

Really excellent class - was reccomended your channel by a yoga instructor. Now try do as much as I can. Thanks so much and love the videos!

[@MoveWithJames]

Welcome Harry, so glad you found the channel, i hope you find what you need here ☺️

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Thank you James🙏

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Betty

[@coexist8677]

So wonderful and I love your positivity. Thank you James!

[@robertareimer3216]

Fantastic thank you 😊

[@MoveWithJames]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rosettastonk3808]

I really enjoyed this, thank you. You are so lovely.

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you Rosetta, my pleasure. So happy you enjoyed it.

[@kimsneath]

Thank you so much James!

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Kim 💜

[@peternexus8455]

That was indeed calming, grounding and centring. Thank you!

[@MoveWithJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@julielopez7384]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@MoveWithJames]

My pleasure Julie, Thank YOU

[@tinabramley6515]

Thank you for these wonderful movements and your kind, calming presence.

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you too!

[@charleneclancy8972]

So happy I found you!! I absolutely love this flow! The way you present everything is so playful and fills my heart with Soul Shine! I woke up with a headache and overall just not feeling well physically/energetically/emotionally. After your Qigong for stress and anxiety I feel quite wonderful!! Much love and light to you James!! -Charlie

[@MoveWithJames]

Oh I love this idea of soul shine! Fabulous! Im really pleased they're helpful to you, inspires me to film more soon!

[@kathyegan6893]

Fantastic! Thank you so much.

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Kathy!

[@brendab7893]

WOW, James, Thanks so much ! You helped me release my heartbreak today. No words can describe how much I truly appreciate it.😘

[@imangrewal344]

Thank you James, I have following your classes for a year now, I have been immensely touched by your way of teaching, thank you for all you do to share your incredible knowledge and soul work with us, thank you, today I was feeling more challenged than other days and I came to your page and this has helped my mental health again, thank you, gratitude, happy new year, may you be well, happy and healthy. xo Iman

[@MoveWithJames]

Hi Iman, Thanks for the beautiful comment! So happy we can connect through practice like this. Always love hearing what our community likes and is helpful so I can plan more content.

[@prattsara]

That was beautiful. Thank you 💙

[@PlanetC64]

I was feeling QUITE anxious this morning about an upcoming meeting; more than i have in a while! Aargh! 😖 But I remembered this practice and am now so much “closer to fine.” 😉 You have a real HEALING presence that is making lives better, sincere thanks for that 🙏

[@MoveWithJames]

so glad to be of assistance, hope your meeting went well! 💜

[@panosnord9978]

It helped me relax, thank you!

[@charlottemurray8929]

I have watched you many times and just want to try this sometime. I'm in a complete state of calm just watching!

[@MoveWithJames]

Thanks Charlotte, grateful you are feeling so calm with this flow.

[@mariacroxall]

This is such an amazing practice. Absolutely loved the seaweed exercise and the name ;). Thank you, James!

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome!

[@marielemberg3944]

Very good and peaceful, thankyou! I will do this again ♥️👌🙆🏻‍♀️✨🙏🏻🧚‍♀️

[@MoveWithJames]

You’re welcome Marie 😊 so glad you enjoyed

[@pedrocarvalho6823]

Thanks! Grato!

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome!

[@timjordanLA]

I love your videos

[@MoveWithJames]

Thanks Timothy 😉

[@priscilla1261]

Lovely practice...thank you so much!

[@MoveWithJames]

You're so welcome!

[@collrowe5442]

Yes: feeling calm and grounded. Thank you James: a great practice!

[@jessicacalvo6290]

Thank you! As always well balanced and really thoughtful video. Very much appreciated!

[@MoveWithJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolpsaila3272]

That was wonderful. I feel so calm and at peace now. Thank you for sharing that.

[@nomeolvidesful]

Excelente !!!

[@raffa4510]

Many THANKS!

[@MoveWithJames]

You're welcome Raffa!

[@shadi53923]

Just went through with this practice in the middle of a stressful working day and I feel much better! Thanks James!!

[@ninettewachtel5650]

This was so calming and filled with peaceful and rejuvenating energy! Thank you so much, James!

[@neilatkinson870]

Thanks for this - I found it really helpful - I love the last two movements for cleansing and centring which are new to me, and your explanations and advice in the movement are really helpful. Xx

[@rebeccatolinmind-bodycoach]

Thank you for introducing me to the beauty and grace of QiGong, James! You are an expression of bounty and love. This helped me settle today and I'm grateful to you for offering this practice!

[@MoveWithJames]

You are so welcome Rebecca!

[@christinebrowne6571]

❤❤❤

[@MoveWithJames]

Thank you Christine 💜

[@lush-retina]

Thank you James :) Your Qigong videos are quickly becoming my favourites; looking forward to more!

[@MoveWithJames]

Thanks so much Sara 🙏🏻

[@denisemader7529]

My first Qigong experience and it was lovely! I am sensing my center and calmness like never before. Thank you!

[@MoveWithJames]

Wonderful Denise! So happy to introduce this practice to you and amazing that you identify feeling your center. The practice of qigong is so much about that, sensing our inner energy and strength at the center of the body - super perceptive of you to feel that!

[@carlahemming]

Thank you James- Great session! I just tried your Qigong for the first time- I’m a big fan of Jeff Chand and Gigong with Kseny but I thought I would try your class as was drawn to it! I found it very relaxing and loved the Gigong movesments. Do you ever do Qigong patting sessions? P.S I love your plants!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@coexist8677]

Jeff Chand is wonderful too. So grateful for all those teachers

[@MoveWithJames]

Hey Carla, yes! I do love the patting / tapping practices too. I'll record some in the next few weeks!

[@kathycarline5435]

Thank you very restful, just what the doctor ordered

[@MoveWithJames]

Glad it helped! 🙏🏻 💜