A common problem these days is neck tension, shoulder tightness, poor posture that lead to breathing troubles. When we have these issues it’s uncomfortable, painful, and can really affect the quality of our life. Long term, they can lead to major issues such as:...
Here is a simple 5 minute Qigong practice to help settle a busy mind, tension in the chest, calm the heart and unsettled Shen. In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong, we will be healthy when our blood and qi moves smoothly throughout the body, the meridians, the...
There are many interesting Qigong texts that one can spend a lifetime exploring and learning from! One can explore texts from: Taosim Buddhism Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal martial arts – such as Tai Chi, Bagua, Xingyi Eastern and Western philosophy and...
Within Qigong there are many different types of breathing practices. Each of them are practiced with a certain goal in mind. Some are to help increase the qi and energy, some are for releasing stress and anxiety. Others are for balancing the internal organs in very...
What is THE absolute best time to practice Qigong? There is no ONE time that is perfect for practicing Qigong in the modern day. Our lives are busy, and often hectic. The last thing we need is to stress ourselves out trying to find the precise time that is perfect to...
Here is a discussion about how Qigong can help with healing. The most common reason people seek and find Qigong is to help with healing. Healing can be a very complicated word – it can mean “healing from a bruise, or it can mean “healing” from...
Sometimes we need some “gentle reminders” as to why we should be practicing Qigong. Maybe we need to be motivated, or perhaps we just need to clearly commit to finding vitality through Qigong practice. At times we need some “inspiration” to...
Here is an easy 7 Minute Qigong practice that you can use daily to invigorate and wake up your body and mind, while reducing stress, tension and anxiety! Not Enough Time to Practice Qigong? It’s great if you have 45 minutes or longer to practice Qigong and...
Here is a replay of our latest “livestream” on Youtube discussing 3 Ingredients for a Good Qigong practice. Qigong is about coordinating good movement, proper breath, and having the right mindset. When we can coordinate these 3 elements we can get...
In this video we will practice a simple Qigong exercise that is wonderful for stress relief and calming a busy mind. Everyday we are exposed to so much stimulation, images, advertisement, “noise” and pressure. It has become the norm for us. The advent of...
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