The holidays are a time for celebrating relationships and cultivating joy. While there are many specific rituals and holidays that people participate in, the intentions are usually pretty similar. We all want to experience a positive connection and love with those we...
When it comes to happiness and joy, there is nothing that is more important than our experience of gratitude. Feelings of appreciation bring us closer to one another and make everything in life feel richer and more vibrant. When gratitude permeates our being,...
Recovering from surgery can be a long and difficult process. If you’ve ever gone through a medical operation, you know it can lead to pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Depending on the procedure, it can sometimes cause unforeseen changes to your body. Basically,...
As one of the most powerful ways to cultivate health and vitality, Iron Shirt Qi Gong has attracted practitioners for thousands of years. In our last blog post, we discussed the origin and principles of the unique practice. Today, we’re going to dive in deeper to...
With three-thousand different styles of Qi Gong, students have a lot to choose from. Over the centuries and even millennia, practitioners sought to utilize the principles of Qi to cultivate the specific intentions that were important to them. The result has been a...
Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday. It’s a time for us to dress creatively and celebrate self-expression. In western culture, it is also typically a holiday that doesn’t encourage the healthiest eating habits. If you’re a parent, you may find yourself in a...
Two and a half years ago, Emily considered herself to be a workaholic. As a single mother and driven professional, her life comprised of working long hours and being a parent. Reflecting on her past, Emily realizes that stress and anxiety weren’t just occasional...
Whether you love technology or resent it, one thing is certain—technology is here to stay. At Holden QiGong, we seek to address issues that create stress, anxiety, or discomfort for many individuals. Needless to say, the persistent presence of technology is one such...
As Qi Gong practitioners, one thing we love about the practice is how it always seems to show up for us in the way we need it the most. Whether we’re suffering from a physical health ailment, debilitating stress and anxiety, or an emotional hardship, the practice...
