This post is part of Aid to Zen – A Quick Guide to Surviving Aid Work from A to Z by Alessandra Pigni.

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The term qigong is not part of “aidspeak“, so let me introduce you to a practice that can help you to restore your energy and bring some calm even in the most difficult situations. Shibashi is a gentle and simple form of qigong made up of 18 movements.

It’s like a dance, a soothing ritual.

The sequence I follow is just over 20 minutes and it makes for a perfect mindfulness session with movements. Not sure what it is but I feel more gracious and light after I do it. Here’s a video for you to try it out.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAwbJ9MO91I]

To avoid internet disruptions you can download the video and have it on your phone or laptop, so no matter where you are you’ll have a breathing space with you.