Launch: Horizon Circle
Some of you were interested in joining a class or the women’s circle in Ronda at some point — but timing, location, or just life got in the way.
So I’ve been rethinking the format.
Instead of something you have to plan around, I wanted to create something that’s simply easier to join and easier to stick with.
The Horizon Circle
A small, online space for women living in this region — around Marbella, Málaga, Ronda and the surrounding areas.
We meet every second Tuesday, 18:30–19:30.
Each session is simple:
30 minutes of Yoga or Qigong
followed by 30 minutes of space to connect (you can speak or just listen)
No pressure to commit to a weekly class.
No driving anywhere.
No expectation to “show up a certain way”.
Just something you can drop into, regularly, without it becoming another obligation.
There’s also access to replays, so even if you can’t make every session, you’re still part of it.
If you were interested before but it didn’t quite fit — this might.
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a form of movement rooted in Chinese martial arts and medicine. It combines slow, guided movements with breath and attention, working with circulation, joint mobility, and the nervous system. Even though it looks simple, it involves subtle strength, coordination, and internal support. It’s not about performance or flexibility — you can do it standing, seated, or gently moving at your own pace.
What is Yoga (in this space)?
The yoga I teach isn’t fast or performance-focused. It’s a mindful, somatic, and more intentional practice that works with strength, mobility, and awareness — not against your body. You don’t need to be flexible or experienced, but it can still be challenging in a different way, even if are a yogi already. The aim is to help you feel more stable, more connected, and more at ease in how you move.
You don’t need to love both, or attend every session — the structure is there so you can join in the way that works for you.
The Power of the Liver: Clearing the Path for Vitality
Think of your Liver as the body’s Chief of Operations. Its main job is to ensure that energy, blood, and emotions flow through you without hitting a "traffic jam."
When Liver energy becomes stagnant, we don’t just feel it physically—we feel it emotionally as anger, irritability, or a sense of being "stuck." By actively supporting the Liver, you aren’t just detoxing your body; you are de-escalating your nervous system.
Supporting this vital organ allows you to trade reactive frustration for proactive vitality, giving you the "inner space" to handle life's stressors with composure.
One of the most effective ways to release this built-up "Liver Heat" is through the Qigong healing sound Xu (pronounced "sheww"). Healing sounds are not just sounds you make, they are part of effective breath and vibration work your body responds to. As you exhale this airy sound, imagine old, stagnant energy leaving your body, making room for a clear mind and a refreshed spirit.
Mini-Practice – Qigong – Liver sound
This sound and breath practice helps regulate the nervous system and bring healing strength to the Liver. Release frustration and increase vitality.
Take a slow breath in through your nose.
As you exhale,keep the corners of your mouth tense and gently make a soft “shhheww” sound (“XU”) — like you’re shooing something away, just softer.
Let your shoulders drop and your chest soften as you breathe out.
You can imagine releasing tension, frustration, or that slightly stuck feeling that builds over time.
Repeat this 3–5 times, without forcing the breath.
In Qigong, this sound is linked to the liver system — often associated with tension, stress, and emotional build-up.
It’s a simple way to create a bit more space, both physically and mentally.
Offerings:
A good soldier is not violent.
A good fighter is not angry.
A good winner is not vengeful.
A good employet is humble.
This is known as the Virtue of not striving.
This is known as the ability to deal with people.
This since ancient times has been known as the ultimate unity with heaven.
With kind wishes,
Thyra-Valeska