Flagstaff, AZ USA
Designed for viewers with an interest in Qi, seasonal dynamics, or energy balance.
Begins ~2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the summer solstice (June 21, northern hemisphere)
Defined as the period of stable yang, the highest sustained outward energy of the year
Transition varies by geography, plant life, and regional environmental Qi
Activities requiring prolonged output (projects, physical goals, rebuilding) are best started now
Yang is expressed through movement, exertion, and momentum
Ideal time for:
Building strength and stamina
Engaging in long-term projects
Establishing consistent routines
Sleep issues may surface due to yin-yang imbalance (sleep = yin)
Strategy: “Bleed off” excess yang with light activity 1–3 hours before bed
Supplement with yin-building practices like meditation or Qi Gong
Heat intolerance may worsen
Not all summer heat is physical — yang heat is energetic
Feeling hot despite normal body temp = likely internal yang excess
Some areas may experience a “double yang” or even “triple yang” effect
Flagstaff, AZ, for example, may exhibit unusually heightened yang
Others may see +25% or +50% increase in yang expression
Personal tolerance depends on constitutional patterns (heat/cold nature)
Use mint tea or chrysanthemum tea to introduce cooling Qi
Avoid defaulting to cold food (like ice cream) unless actual body temp is high
Distinguish physical heat from Qi-based heat
Summer yang is not “bad”—it’s powerful, and should be balanced, not suppressed
Awareness of seasonal flow is the foundation of energetic health
Respect your body’s signals; adapt rather than override
Track your sleep, activity, and emotional patterns for signs of excess yang
Begin long-form wellness plans now; carry momentum into fall
Browse available Qi resources and courses at Water Mountain Virtual
The dominant yang phase occurs around the summer solstice and marks the most stable outward energy of the year. It’s an ideal time to align with active, physical, or expressive energy.
Sleep is a yin process. During the yang-dominant summer, excess yang energy can disrupt sleep. Qi Gong suggests bleeding off excess yang with light activity and using yin-building techniques like breathing or meditation.
Internal heat can be moderated with cooling Qi herbs like mint tea or chrysanthemum tea. These reduce the sensation of energetic heat more effectively than just cold foods like ice cream.
Notice signs like restlessness, feeling overheated despite normal temperature, or struggling to fall asleep. These often indicate excess yang in the system.
Engage in light movement—like walking, chores, or relaxed martial drills—during the late afternoon or early evening to help discharge surplus yang energy.
Practice quiet breathing, stillness, or a short yin-style Qi Gong form to restore balance and calm the nervous system.
Drink mint or chrysanthemum tea to reduce internal yang heat. This is more effective than using ice-cold foods or external cooling when your temperature is normal but you still feel hot.
Prepare for rest by avoiding stimulation before bed. Begin winding down at least 1–2 hours ahead with calm activity, dim light, and quiet space.
