One of the most common questions experienced practitioners ask me is “What style of qigong do I teach?” This is a tricky question! There are many different qigong traditions, and styles. Some would suggest that there are literally thousands. While I am not...
Depression is a very common reason to practice qigong. Depression is not just feeling “down” it is a whole syndrome. There are several types of depression, here are a few: Major depressive Disorder Seasonal Depression Post partum Depression Bereavement All...
What are the Benefits of Qigong practice? Science is starting to understand what the ancient Chinese have known for centuries- being healthy is not just an absence of disease, it is a holistic state of being physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and...
Here is a simple qigong exercise that will help release chest tightness, anxiety, and stress called Pushing the Qi. According to qi gong (chi kung) and traditional Chinese Medicine anxiety and chest tightness can be caused by stagnation of qi in the chest, heart,...
Beginner Qigong – Lifting the qi with Jeffrey Chand This video features special guests at the 7 minute mark! Here is a simple qigong exercise that you can do once or twice a day that will help to: -increase energy -brighten the mind -calm stress and anxiety...
Qigong and Addictions There are many approaches to treating and managing addictions. This can range from 12 Step, Talk Therapy, Counselling, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and pharmaceutical intervention just to mention a few. Qigong...
Here are 3 really simple tips to help you feel energetic, and vibrant. Sometimes staying healthy gets so complicated with all the health “gurus'”telling us what we should and shouldn’t be doing. Simple is best, and here are 3 really easy tips that...
Simple Qi Gong For Beginners – Pressing the Palms Here is an easy qi gong exercise that will help increase energy, reduce tension in the upper back, neck, and chest, and will create warmth and heat in the body. There are many different styles of qi gong,...
Here is an easy qi gong exercise called Embracing the Ball. There are many different qi gong exercises, perhaps even thousands! They all can be helpful for stress, anxiety, tension, sore muscles, headaches, migraines, and all sorts of aches and pains. This easy qigong...
You may be new to qi gong practice and you may be trying to figure out how long you should practice for. It is quite easy to answer- everyday! While some exercises, such as running or working out, are best to do every other day, qi gong should be practiced daily for...
I am an Acupuncturist, and Qigong Instructor. I feel that Qigong is something that we all should practice because it is so simple and so effective to help us feel health and full of vitality! >Read more