Markéta Foley: Qigong & Healing

22/09/2026

“Backwards Walking”

I use this Qigong practice when I feel like the forward momentum of my life is a bit excessive. It feels so good on my lower back, countering the excessive arch that too much forward movement (literal or figurative) creates.

I filmed this little video last week at Langisandur in Akranes. Can you tell I am on an Icelandic beach? I am wearing two layers of wool and a hat. 🤣 Beautiful time, nevertheless, meeting new friends to share Qigong with.

20/09/2026

I loved making this special set of wrist warmers. Upon watching me crochet, the young lady in the photo requested a pair for herself. She chose the blue yarn and, seeing also the yellow, requested a pair for her Mom (as a surprise gift). We worked through a couple of designs and she chose the stripes. It warms my heart to see them happy together and to have been able to contribute to their joy.

The yarn I used for these is by DottirDyeworks (purchased from Handprjónasamband Íslands ): 75% merino, 25% nylon. It is hand-dyed here in Iceland and called “Power” (the blue) and “Butterscotch” (the yellow).

Would you like a pair of your own wrist warmers (or as a gift for a friend) in colours of your choice? DM me and we’ll make it happen. 😊

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Photo of Mom and daughter posted with their permission.

15/09/2026

Recalibrating to the pace of nature…

What would it be like to step away for an afternoon here and there?

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Qigong Walking
Langisandur beach
Tuesday Sept 15th at 14:30

14/09/2026

I watched the ocean, mountains, horses and sheep on the bus ride,
the slower way to travel.
I let my bare feet find the warm sand of the beach.
The ocean came up to meet us,
tide coming in.
Gathering healing energy,
dispersing the old.
Giving back to the sea.
The warm waters of Guðlaug a welcome caress.

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Qigong Walking
Langisandur beach
Tuesday Sept 15th at 14:30

slowtravel

14/09/2026

12/09/2026

At a workshop with Lizzie Lasater | Yoga for Women 40+ today we were asked to reflect-write on beliefs we see in our clients that we know to be incorrect.

“I need to be fixed” is a belief I see often. It logically follows from the belief “There is something wrong with me”.

How do I know these beliefs to be incorrect?

Because I used to have them too. I myself felt (and have seen in others) the healing that occurs when these beliefs are released.

Consider this: Does a neglected, wilting potted plant need “fixing”? Is there something inherently “wrong”with its very nature?

I think not. I offer that it needs to be placed in conditions in which it can thrive: the right amount of water, soil with appropriate nutrients, temperature and light conditions that support its health.

My work as a Qigong teacher and Qigong Healing practitioner is to help create the conditions within which students/clients can thrive. I don’t “do” the healing. I don’t “fix” anyone. But that doesn’t make me irrelevant or diminish my role. I facilitate the healing and, together with the client, I get to witness the blossoms that emerge.

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The workshop is interesting and on a different topic from the one I reflect on here. I have a different view on some of the thoughts/ideas Lizzie presents, but I really appreciate her courage to show up, sharing her current thoughts even though some are still emerging. This creates space for a richer conversation through which all of us (including Lizzie) can grow, experiment, and gain more clarity about how we feel.

In that spirit:

What are your thoughts on “I need to be fixed”?

10/09/2026

I'll be guiding Tónheilun (sound healing journey) tomorrow (Friday September 10th) at noon at Eden Yoga. If you feel drawn to cocoon in one of our silk hammocks and float on the sound of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and gong played with a softer touch, I'd love to see you there.

Reservations:

Í þessum tíma náum við djúpri slökun inn í taugakerfið okkar með gong hugleiðslu, kristalskálum, trommum og öðru tóndekri. Það er hægt að velja um að láta fara vel um sig á gólfinu og styðja við líkamann með púðum og teppum eða fljóta um í silki sem líkist því að ...