Energize Body & Mind, LLC

05/15/2026

Homemade BBQ sauce, quick and simple.

I haven't eaten BBQ sauce in 15-20 years but I was craving it the other day. I stopped buying it because of the corn syrup, sugar, and other crappy ingredients.

But I wanted some!

So I decided to make it. It took 5 - 10 minutes to mix the ingredients then it simmered for 20 minutes. Then ready to spread in my baby back ribs! 😋

Ingredients:
Jovial crushed tomatoes (12-16 ounce jar)
Small can of tomato paste
Apple cider vinegar (about ¼ cup)
Molasses (to taste, about ¼ cup)
1 tablespoon of maple syrup (a little more if it suits your taste)
Paprika - I used a mix of smoked, hot, and sweet, mostly smoked.
Cumin
Jalapeño powder
One red chili
Salt and pepper

All spices to taste. Mix all ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.

Note- I added some tamarind paste because I had it and it's fun. I added less than a tablespoon because its tang would've taken over. You could also a touch of coconut aminos if that's your style (it's not mine).

Sooooo good and all good ingredients. Win-win. Try it this BBQ season

05/06/2026

I'm pleased to be offering T'ai Chi-Qigong foundations at the Rocky neck cultural center in Gloucester, MA. 
In this monthly class I'll share the principles and movements of these traditional practices that help maintain health.
Classes start May 27. See link to join.

Tai Chi – Qigong Foundations, a monthly class beginning in May and held on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30–6:30 PM.

05/02/2026

Immersed in Tai Chi Qigong wisdom this week 💗
From qigong with Master Yang Jwing-Ming of my tai chi lineage to 2 full days of "The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong" at Harvard.

04/25/2026

Happy World Tai Chi & Qigong Day!
In lieu of my usual annual outdoor event, I share this video of "white crane spreads its wings" with you.

This movement is found in Yang style tai chi as well as being a stand alone qigong movement. Health benefits of this movement are numerous and include increasing spine mobility, boosting lung qi, increasing ability to take in oxygen to the lungs, flexibility in the chest, back, and spine overall, regulating liver and gallbladder, releasing stagnation, calming the mind.... and more.

In short, this movement, and Tai Chi and qigong in general, move qi, strengthen and mobilize the spine, support the organs, and bring a feeling of peace.

Spread your wings like the crane!

To learn tai chi and qigong sign up for classes at Energize Body & Mind

04/17/2026

Homemade food is always better.
We went all out for a birthday celebration. Delicious!

02/27/2026

Tai chi classes on Cape Ann. Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Tai Chi & Qigong instructor, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle coach, and author, Suzanne Sweeney, teaches people how to improve health through diet and nutrition, movement, and relaxation techniques including Reiki. Weight loss, mental clarity, improved digestion, and mind-body connection are the some of the...

11/05/2025

10/24/2025

Beginner Tai Chi 8 week Series begins November 6, 2025
Click for details
https://energizebodyandmind.com/tai-chi/r iks

Tai Chi & Qigong instructor, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle coach, and author, Suzanne Sweeney, teaches people how to improve health through diet and nutrition, movement, and relaxation techniques including Reiki. Weight loss, mental clarity, improved digestion, and mind-body connection are the some of the...

10/13/2025

Unconditional love is it.

Unconditional Love — the True Tao❤️

In Tao, even the smallest moment carries the deepest teaching.

This little friend reminds us: unconditional love flows naturally when the Qi of the heart is balanced. 🕊️

Take a breath.
Smile inwardly.
Feel gratitude for life in all its forms — human, animal, and nature.

💬 “When you open your heart, you open the Tao. Love is the purest form of energy.” — Master Mantak Chia

01/18/2025

No filter, just raw natural beauty.
A metaphor for life.