Stories that move your energy
Beautifully illustrated books that introduce children and parents to the ancient art of qigong through playful stories and gentle practices — written by a second-generation Doctor of Medical Qigong and Daoist Abbott.
The Five Sacred Animals
Each book in this series introduces one of the five sacred animals of Chinese cosmology — the Green Dragon, Red Phoenix, White Tiger, Blue Turtle, and Yellow Bear. Together they represent the five cardinal directions, the five elements, and the foundational energies of qigong practice. Every book includes guided practice instructions so parents and children can explore the movements and meditations together.
Red Phoenix
Journey with the Red Phoenix — the sacred guardian of the South and the element of Fire. This beautifully illustrated story teaches children the qigong of the heart, courage, and transformation through the wisdom of one of China's most beloved mythical creatures. Includes step-by-step instructions so you can practice together with your child.
Green Dragon
Meet the Green Dragon — guardian of the East and the element of Wood. Through this enchanting tale, children discover the qigong of growth, flexibility, and new beginnings, guided by the ancient wisdom of the Dragon's flowing energy. Includes step-by-step instructions so you can practice together with your child.
Blue Turtle
Dive deep with the Blue Turtle — the sacred guardian of the North and the element of Water. Children learn the qigong of stillness, wisdom, and inner calm through the gentle and ancient teachings of the Turtle's enduring spirit. Includes step-by-step instructions so you can practice together with your child.
White Tiger
Roam with the White Tiger — guardian of the West and the element of Metal. This powerful story guides children through the qigong of strength, clarity, and letting go, drawing on the fierce yet graceful energy of the White Tiger. Includes step-by-step instructions so you can practice together with your child.
The Yellow Bear Who Helped Me Feel Safe Again
A warm and tender story about finding safety, comfort, and belonging through the grounding energy of the Yellow Bear — guardian of the Center and the element of Earth. This beautifully illustrated book gently guides children through the qigong of nourishment, stability, and emotional healing. Includes step-by-step instructions so you can practice together with your child.
Qigong Practice Books for Children
A hands-on series of illustrated qigong workout books designed to get children moving, breathing, and building energy awareness through fun, guided exercises. Each book introduces a foundational qigong practice in a format children can follow on their own or with a parent.
Pulling Down the Heavens
One of the most beloved qigong exercises brought to life for children. Pulling Down the Heavens teaches kids to gather energy from above and draw it gently through the body calming the mind, opening the chest, and grounding the spirit. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step guidance for parents and children to practice together.
Little Movements for Big Calm
Small, gentle movements can create profound stillness. This book guides children through a series of simple qigong exercises designed to release tension, settle the nervous system, and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace — perfect for bedtime, transitions, or any moment a child needs to find their center.
Golden Ball
Discover a gentle Qigong practice for body, energy, and spirit. Through guided movement, breathing, and imagination, children explore the Golden Ball exercise, traditionally taught to cleanse jing (the body), qi (the energy body), and shen (the spirit body). This beautifully illustrated book invites children and parents to practice together and create moments of calm, grounding, and connection.
Qigong Zodiac Workbooks
Most people know their Western sun sign — Aries, Taurus, Gemini. And many know their Chinese zodiac year animal. But the deeper system goes much further.
In Eastern astrology, your birth month carries its own animal sign — and that monthly animal is often different from your year animal. An Aries born in March is an Aries Rabbit. An Aries born in April is an Aries Dragon. Two people with the same Western sun sign can carry entirely different elemental natures, organ tendencies, and emotional patterns depending on which month animal they were born under.
Each workbook weaves together your Western sign, your Eastern monthly animal, the I Ching hexagrams for that season, and the five-element correspondences — including which organ is most active that month and which emotion it holds. The result is a portrait of you that no single tradition could offer alone.
Twelve workbooks. One for each month. Each one includes seasonal Qigong practices, guided reflection, and journal prompts designed for that specific combination of sign, animal, element, and organ.
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