In the west, many see getting older as synonymous with decreasing health and lessening of vitality. We often attribute stiff muscles and reduced mobility to a number associated with our age. Although the process of aging does present some additional life...
If you’re reading this, you probably already practice Qi Gong and know that it has numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. For many practitioners, Qi Gong is a cornerstone for each day and helps to cultivate stability in a turbulent world....
In western culture, Halloween is often hailed as a holiday for eating candy and dressing up in festive costumes. Carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and baking pies are all great activities. However, what is the meaning behind this mysterious holiday? This blog post...
Fall is a season of change and transformation. In nature, we can see the colors shifting and leaves falling. It’s also a time for creating space and fortifying our internal energy. Animals busily stock their nests and burrows for the cold winter months ahead,...
What can we learn from the season of Fall? In Qi Gong, we’re constantly seeking to follow the lessons of nature and the seasons. In the twenty-first century, it’s easy to forget our interconnectedness with the natural world. Fortunately, Qi Gong offers us a wonderful...
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. Health is life itself, and at some point, we all need to make important decisions about how we take care of ourselves. Tao Yin is an ancient Qi Gong practice that works with the body’s internal life force...
There are over three thousand kinds of Qi Gong, each of which reflects a different method or intention. Some practices focus on cultivating positive energy, others on clearing stress or anxiety, and others yet on preparing for sleep, just to name a few. Although all...
Unlike yoga, Qi Gong is still at a relatively early stage of adoption in the west. Despite its powerful and transformative potential for the human body, many people haven’t even heard of Qi Gong. This blog post will introduce students to the ancient practice...
Both Qi Gong and Yoga are powerful practices that use movement and meditation to cultivate health and vitality. In the west, Yoga has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. In some cities, it is one of the most common forms of physical exercise. On the...
