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Started the Qigong classes today. Began with a lengthy pranayama session. Don't know if I've ever breathed so heavily and so much. Class felt good. Left me a bit buzzy and hyper, but movement class in the afternoon slowed things back down. I came home and climbed into bed and slept for a few hours.

The Qigong DVD is done really well. Good use of computer animations to underscore what movements are being done and how the energy is flowing. Disc 2 has additional materials, but the stretching exercises are bit too intense. There is a meditation segment on Disc 2 that is nice. A piece on walking forms of Qigong seems a bit strained and strange. I'm going to integrate the basic practice (including the breath work) into my daily activities. It feels right and is something I can do at home.

Tomorrow is the magic day--11/11/11. Will join the worldwide gatherings that will be sending out healing thoughts all day tomorrow.