What Style of Qigong do I practice and teach?

What Style of Qigong do I practice and teach?

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...
Qigong for Depression

Qigong for Depression

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...
Benefits of Qigong Practice

Benefits of Qigong Practice

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...
Pushing the Qi – Simple Qigong Exercise for Chest Tightness

Pushing the Qi – Simple Qigong Exercise for Chest Tightness

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,...
Lifting the Qi with Special Guests!

Lifting the Qi with Special Guests!

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

Qigong and Addictions

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...
3 Simple Tips to Feel Healthier

3 Simple Tips to Feel Healthier

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 – Pressing the Palms

Simple Qi Gong – Pressing the Palms

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,...
Easy Qi Gong Exercise – Embracing the Ball

Easy Qi Gong Exercise – Embracing the Ball

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...
How Often Should You Practice Qi Gong?

How Often Should You Practice Qi Gong?

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...