“You don’t need more hustle. You need a 3-minute chi break.”- Anacani Walters

Beyond the Burnout: Why Qigong Is the Midday Ritual Your Nervous System’s Been Craving

There’s something magical (and a little maddening) about 2:00 PM.

Your morning hustle is wearing off.

Your inbox is multiplying.

Your brain feels like it’s floating somewhere between task overwhelm and a caffeine crash.

You’re not broken, love.

You’re just in a midday slump—and your body is calling out for regulation, not resistance.

As a wellness entrepreneur, birth worker, or heart-led CEO, you’re likely juggling a lot: holding space for others, creating content, planning offers, being a present parent or partner… all while managing your own energy.

And while our culture often praises pushing through and powering up with coffee, I’ve found something softer, sweeter, and surprisingly potent:

Qigong.

Wait, What’s Qigong?

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese energy practice that combines gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.

Think of it as meditation in motion—a way to reset your energy and recenter your mind in just a few minutes.

No mat. No complicated choreography. No sweaty workout required.

It’s simple. It’s sacred. And it’s exactly what your nervous system needs mid-afternoon.

Why You’re Hitting the Wall Every Afternoon

Midday slumps are more than just fatigue. They’re feedback.

You’ve likely spent the first half of your day:

• In reactive mode (answering DMs, emails, client messages)

• Doing deep focus work (which taxes the brain)

• Ignoring your body’s cues (thirst, breath, movement)

That drop in energy is your body begging for pause—not punishment.

Add in a dose of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or high-functioning anxiety (no shade—we’ve all been there), and you’re in full-on crash territory by 2:00 PM.

So, What Can You Do Instead?

You could:

• Reach for another iced coffee

• Scroll Instagram to dissociate for a few minutes

• Beat yourself up for not "doing more"

OR you could take a 3-minute Qigong break and feel like an entirely new woman.

Try This Right Now: Your 3-Minute Chi Reset

1. Ground Yourself: Sit or stand with your feet flat on the floor. Drop your shoulders. Take a long, slow inhale through your nose.

2. Shake It Out: Gently bounce or shake your arms, wrists, and shoulders. Let your jaw soften. Exhale through your mouth. Let it go.

3. Flow Like Water: With soft arms, sway side to side like you’re wringing out stress from your spine. No rush, no rigidity.

4. Gather Energy: Slowly raise your arms from the earth to your heart center, palms scooping up energy. Inhale. Lower and release. Exhale. Repeat three times.

5. Seal the Practice: Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly. Whisper, “I am safe to pause. I am safe to reset.”

That’s it. You just shifted your entire state.

Why I Built an Entire App Around This

Because I needed it, too.

As a former nurse turned yoga teacher turned AI-empowered business coach, I’m no stranger to stress or soul fatigue.

And I saw too many brilliant women—coaches, creatives, healers—burning out, not because they didn’t care… but because they never learned how to pause.

So I created the Alliance Co Ritual App. It’s your nervous system’s new business partner.

Inside you’ll find:

• Guided Qigong + Chi Breaks (like the one above—but with me guiding you)

• Moon-aligned rituals for content planning and intention setting

• Breathwork, journaling, and business strategy that feels like self-care

• It’s a full-body yes to aligned productivity and feminine leadership.

👉 Download the App

Wanna See It in Action?

I demo’d this live on YouTube—breaking down how I reset my energy using Qigong and use it to supercharge my content creation and coaching days.

🎥 Watch the Ritual in Action

Final Soul Drop

Your body is wise. Your business will benefit when you listen to it.

You don’t need more hustle. You need a 3-minute chi break.

Pause. Breathe. Reset.

And if it resonated? Share this with a sister who needs it.

We’re building empires from rest, not rush. 💛

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Anacani xo