Digestive issues affect millions of people around the world. In fact, it’s estimated that between 60 and 70 million people suffer from digestive diseases in the United States alone. For many who are not diagnosed with a specific digestive issue, pain and discomfort...
The Earth Element teaches us about stability and groundedness. It helps us to stay true to ourselves and make sense of the ever-changing world around us. In humans, the Earth Element plays an important role in physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. When we’re able...
There are many different forms of Qi Gong that celebrate the energy of animals, and one of these is called the Five Animal Frolics. Since Qi Gong originated by observing nature and mirroring its movements, it only makes sense that animals are an important part of the...
Thousands of years ago, Taoist sages discovered powerful practices that enabled them to channel the gifts of nature. Since nature is vastly abundant, this discovery allowed them to cultivate all of the qualities that matter most to humans—health, vitality, and inner...
The hip joints play an important role in almost all movement in the lower body. With every step you take, your hip joints are engaged as they help carry you from one place to the next. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience limitations in...
What if there was a practice that led to fitness, flexibility, and internal peace? In a nutshell, Qi Gong is a practice that delivers all three of those qualities. Although the popularity of Qi Gong is growing quickly in the West, there are still millions of people...
Imagine if you could transform your mental and emotional state by sitting with your eyes closed for just a few minutes. Well, Qi Gong meditation can actually help you experience exactly that. Most people know Qi Gong as a physical movement practice, but a lot of...
The nature of the mind is to dream and wander. Even when the present moment is completely perfect, it’s normal for your thoughts to run off into the past or future. Sometimes, daydreaming can provide valuable insights that lead to joy. However, most of the time, the...
At the time of writing this, more than 100,000 students have gone through our popular Qi Challenge. Some participants were seeking a way to experience less stress in their daily life, and that’s exactly what they got. Others wanted to improve their overall wellbeing,...