3 Simple Keys to Real Qigong
Real Qigong is not complex. There are very few rules, if any. There are no chants to remember and no special level of knowledge or achievement needed.
Real Qigong involves the following three things:
Relaxation – of the mind, body and spirit. Let go of thoughts, worries, and concepts. Relax.
Breathing – Slow, comfortable breathes, long slow exhales, [...]
How to Relax in Qigong Practice
In our Nei Shi system of Qigong (Art of Looking Inward), we say that Qigong practice is three things: breathing, relaxing and moving. Let’s take a look at relaxing and how to actually accomplish it.
First, you can’t actively be part of the relaxing process. You can’t relax by doing. You can [...]
The Results of Practice, Part I
Last updated: Jul 23, 2008 11:17 am
The subject has come up recently regarding “What results can I expect from consistent practice?”. This is a popular question, and there are many answers to the question.
I would be doing you a disservice if I simply listed some of the benefits of practicing Qigong. This would make you goal-oriented, you then automatically be focused [...]
Qigong “Practice”
Last updated: Jun 10, 2008 03:13 pm
Qigong is a practice. By definition, a practice is something that you do over and over again to fully understand and master it. Qigong is certainly a practice, in that the more you do it, the more you get in touch with the subtle aspects of your existence.
There are some common misunderstandings. Some people think [...]
Practice without Expectations
Last updated: Jun 29, 2008 05:37 pm
Qigong is really meant to be practiced with no goal or expectation in mind, after all, when we have expectations, we can become disappointed. Daoism teaches us to release all expectations and to surrender to “The Dao” or the natural flow of things.
In reality though, most of us become interested in Qigong because of the [...]
2 Common Pitfalls in Beginning Practice and How to Avoid Them
Starting off practicing can be difficult, or it can be easy if you understand the basics. If you really want to discover the secrets of Qigong (and ultimately the secrets of yourself), then the only way to begin is to start practicing, on your own, using whatever forms you know. In reality, the forms are meaningless…the [...]
The Secret to Qigong- Re-Learn to Breathe!
We all love the gentle movements of Qigong. Not only does it provide gentle stretching for our muscles and tendons, but it circulates vital Qi and blood to all areas of the body, re-energizing every cell. In the beginning, the external movements are the easiest to see, and we can sometimes mistakenly think these movements [...]
Methods to reduce stress, anytime.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2008 07:32 am
Hello!
So, last weekend in class we talked about some specific methods that you can use anytime to reduce stress. These should be the foundation of your practice, and something you should do before going to bed, in the middle of a stressful day, or anytime you feel any tension at all.
Focus on your natural breathing [...]
When to practice?
Last updated: Jun 11, 2008 10:37 pm
When to practice?
Yes, it’s likely the most challenging aspect of the art. You’ve heard me say it’s important to
practice every day, and I could even say it’s imperative to practice everyday if you really want to discover the deep secrets of the practice. But how does one fit it into a busy life?
The first problem is [...]
Daily Practice – Part II
Last updated: Jun 3, 2008 09:19 pm
Daily Practice (Part II)
I’m sure you have all heard me talk about how important it is to practice Qigong daily. Most Chinese masters will tell you that you must practice a movement or set every day for 100 days (without skipping a single day) in order to begin to obtain the benefits of the practice. While I certainly [...]
Daily Practice – Part I
Last updated: Jul 23, 2008 11:13 am
Qi in Everyday Life
“As you become more sensitive to Qi in your Qigong practice, you will become more sensitive to Qi in your everyday life.”
Qigong can be translated many ways, but the typical translation is “Energy Cultivation”. When we practice Qigong, we are using intent to move Qi in and out of our body, purge [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Qigong
Last updated: Jun 11, 2008 10:37 pm
What is Qigong? Let’s break down the Chinese word into it’s 2 parts, Qi and Gong.
The concept of Qi (pronounced “Chee”) is a Chinese concept that predates written history. It is translated into “life energy” and is present in all things in the universe. Chinese scholars and doctors have had the longest history researching Qi, [...]
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