This movement is highly effective for balancing, conditioning, and optimizing the flow of energy throughout the body. It promotes circulation, aids in recovery from fatigue, and revitalizes both the body and spirit. Particularly beneficial for spinal health and the nervous […]
This movement, serving as the most outward aspect of your practice, is thoughtfully crafted to amplify overall vitality and muscular strength. Its primary focus is on invigorating and rejuvenating the liver, a vital organ that plays a significant role in […]
This transformative movement fortifies the kidneys, the vital organs that govern our daily energy and contribute significantly to our overall vitality throughout life. The kidneys are deeply associated with the element of water, which, when in harmony, bestows us with […]
The primary goal of the Big Bear movement is to help balance fire energy within the body. Excessive heat can be countered by grounding it in the kidneys, which are associated with water, thereby preventing an overload of fire energy […]
This movement significantly benefits the shoulders, specifically targeting the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It helps alleviate fatigue and promotes relaxation in both the neck and shoulders. In today’s world, many of us spend long hours in front of computers or carry heavy […]
This movement emphasises nurturing the stomach and spleen, two vital organs that play a crucial role in our overall well-being. The movement is exceptional for toning the core muscles. A healthy spleen and stomach facilitate digestive health and contribute significantly […]
This movement, also known as “Drawing the Bow and Letting the Arrow Fly,” effectively combines physical and energetic principles. Participants start in a strong horse stance and engage in a motion that mimics the act of drawing a bow to […]
This movement greatly benefits the Triple Burner, which functions as our body’s thermostat. The concept of the Triple Burner (also known as the Triple Warmer or Triple Heater) is unique to Chinese Medicine. Rather than being a physical organ, the […]
Hey everyone… each week, I will post about one of the movements in the ‘Eight Section Brocade.’ I will start with the first movement and continue to the eighth, describing the benefits associated with each movement. So, make sure to keep […]
Zhan Zhuang is the Qigong system with the longest tradition, dating back over three thousand years. It is the foundation of all Qigong styles and is characterised by effectiveness and efficiency. Zhan Zhuang is pronounced “Jan Jong” and best translated […]
Qigong is a soft exercise. It’s soft but also tough. It’s deceptively tough because you don’t move around things, you move through them. It builds from the inside out. The Qi of your body gets stronger and that’s the foundation […]
The 3 Dantians are energy centres in the body that are said to store and control energy… Lower Dantian Located in the abdomen, about three finger-widths below the navel. It’s also known as the Golden Stove. The lower dantian is […]
Qigong is not about aiming for perfection with the movements but rather doing it to the best of your ability with your current capabilities. Naturally, the movements will improve with practice, but the goal is not for the perfection of […]
Qigong is a way of being. Being soft, yet strong. Qigong is a way of breathing. Breathing deeply, yet calmly. Qigong is a way of standing. Alert, yet relaxed.