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- QiSei - Qigong Exercise Tools - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyDo it yourself QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts and Qigong tools. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out two ...
Views: 2538(2 votes) - Taiji (Tai Chi) vs. Qigong - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Jeffrey SmoleyThis is an oft-discussed subject, with a lot of misinformation being passed around. First of all, Taijiquan (this is the current official pinyin spelling) is a martial art, developed about 450 years ago by General Chen WanTing of Chen village. Chen village is near the northern Xiaolin temple. ...
Views: 9599(2 votes) - Three Essential Principles of Qigong Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Joseph A. WrightDue to the advantages of Qigong meditation to our health and wellbeing, many are practicing this healing procedure. It is an old Chinese that calms the mind and spirit and improves a person’s health and lifestyle. This exercise is also a body activity that combines relaxation through meditating ...
Views: 3049(1 vote) - Using Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Martin EisenUsing Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias High blood pressure is frequently difficult to treat in a short time by acupuncture or herbs. Patients become discouraged and turn to western medicine. Some forms of Qigong can help lower blood ...
Views: 10742(3 votes) - Waterfall Qi Gong Visualization - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThis cooling qi gong visualization helps the body to achieve balance and promote healing of: *Issues involving struggle and resistance in our lives, said to create emotional heat in the Chinese medicine system. *Health conditions that have a hot or inflammatory nature such as cancer, arthritis ...
Views: 3385(2 votes) - Qigong, Immunity, and Influenza - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong, Immunity, and Influenza With debate raging over the efficacy and side effects of the H1N1 flu vaccine, which contains mercury (as thimerosal) and may contain other adjuvants, perhaps it is appropriate to consider carefully some natural alternatives to increase one's immune response. ...
Views: 2332(5 votes) - T'ai-Chi Ch'uan for Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCST’ai Chi Ch’uan To Promote Good Health Copyright Harvey Kurland, M.Sc., MFS, CSCS, 2003 www.myspace.com/hkurland The latest research shows stress reduction helps to prevent angina in Heart Patients during stressful events. Recently low intensity exercise has been shown to prevent heart ...
Views: 1917(3 votes) - Qigong & Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallFibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that leaves those afflicted with fatigue, painful ‘tender points,’ morning stiffness, and difficulties with sleep and the performance of routine activities of daily life. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition ...
Views: 2408(5 votes) - Tantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallTantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow Mindfulness, which is often thought of as a Buddhist concept, is really about being Present. Presencing is one form of self-inquiry (which can be done as a meditation or as coaching) as is Tantric Qigong. These art forms are about getting out of your ...
Views: 2692(7 votes) - A series on breathing techniques to help you relax - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Kathy LevacHow Do You Breathe? Put your hand on your chest and a hand on your belly. Take a deep breath. Which hand moves more? The top hand or the bottom hand? When we are born we are belly breathers. Watch a baby breathe and you will see that his whole body moves, butespecially his belly. In ...
Views: 2498(4 votes) - Choosing A Qigong Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyQigong is a lot more than a breathing exercise: "Qigong is the coordinated use of breathing methods, breath control, stances and movements (forms), acupressure, self-massage, visualizations and guided meditations to achieve specific goals: increasing the quantity and quality of Qi in one’s ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Qigong For Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyThese are the forms used by Guo Lin to treat her own cancer, and used to treat the cancer of many others. If you have cancer, please consult with your primary health care professional before adding this to your treatment plan. The Guo Lin Walking QiGong: Starting position: From a normal ...
Views: 2020(2 votes) - Take Control of Your Health with Qigong - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Michael Roland“I can control my blood pressure by breathing deeply.” “I can’t believe how much my mood lifts.” “My constipation is gone, after 20 years every thing is regular again!” “I feel a nice warm sensation in my abdomen.” “It’s so ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - The 3 Core Skills of Qigong That No Body Knows... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus SanterGive me 3 minutes and I'll explain why 98% of Qigong practitioners are wasting their time... Remember, Qigong is the art of deliberately managing your vital energy or Chi/Qi. Vital energy is the 'juice' that keeps you alive and allows you to do everything you do. Qigong is similar to ...
Views: 5851(2 votes) - The Flow Of The Dao - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Lama TantrapaWelcome to my world of Qi Dao, the ancient energy art of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong. My spiritual tradition, named Qi Dao (or Ch’i Tao if you like this spelling), which literally means “the path of energy,” or “the flow of life force,” is a style of Qigong (also ...
Views: 2002(2 votes) - The Microcosmic Orbit - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jeffrey SmoleyThis is a classic Taoist Qigong Meditation method, with it's roots in India, for circulating and refining Qi via the circuit formed by the 'Governing Channel' from perineum up to head and the Conception Channel from head back down to perineum. Practicing the Microcosmic Orbit is a key step ...
Views: 4946(2 votes) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong (Qi Gong, Chi gong, or Chi Kung, ) is a system of Taoist exercise and meditation developed at least 4000 years ago in China. The word "qigong" perhaps can be best translated as "energy mastery." It is a method of balancing mind, body, emotions, and spirit through a series of external and ...
Views: 1266(4 votes) - Tantric Qigong, Taiji, Multiple Sclerosis and the Immune System - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallTantric Qigong, Taiji, Multiple Sclerosis and the Immune System Multiple Sclerosis is a condition where one’s immune system dysfunctionally attacks the fatty sheath that insulates nerves. Just like an electrical wire that has been stripped of its insulation, one’s nerves start to short out. ...
Views: 3586(8 votes) - How to Relax Your Heart Rate Using Qigong - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Randolph DirectoControlling the autonomic responses like heart rate is quite familiar to practitioners of Qigong.The difference between Qigong meditation and other types is that we utilise different kinds of "body breathing" techniques through the flesh and bones, especially when we induce proper "Qi" flow or ...
Views: 9479(6 votes) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 10 - The Subtle Difference Between Tai Chi and Chi Kung - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from James LeePeople with breathing problem should practice with Tai Chi, to start with, is recommended rather than with Chi Kung. Tai Chi is a form of Chi Kung, but Chi Kung is not necessary Tai Chi. However, they both have something in common, the slow movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi has more ...
Views: 3159(3 votes) - Qigong for Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallLet’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 million Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 million Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have ...
Views: 3471(4 votes) - Starting a Tai Chi practice - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Russell HatchHello All, It's great to see people picking up Tai Chi. I love the art and have practiced it for many years. However, Tai Chi is a deep practice and it can be easy for one to get lost in the beginning. I was thinking of what I'd tell myself if I could go back to when I started. Find a ...
Views: 1863(4 votes) - How does Tantric Qigong™ work? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallHow does Tantric Qigong™ work? It can be said that Qigong works by uniting heavenly and earthly energies. While Western science does not yet have a full explanation of how Qigong does this, it most likely that it works by amplifying your personal Chi (Qi, life force, vitality, Ki) by drawing ...
Views: 5053(5 votes) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong (Qi Gong, Chi gong, or Chi Kung, ) is a system of Taoist exercise and meditation developed at least 4000 years ago in China. The word "qigong" perhaps can be best translated as "energy mastery." It is a method of balancing mind, body, emotions, and spirit through a series of external and ...
Views: 1723(5 votes) - Chinese Medicine As An Alternative For Your Health - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from stan wardWhilst thought of, for thousands of years, as the primary medical system in China, Chinese medicine is considered as alternative medicine in the Western world. Chinese medicine is becoming increasingly popular as people are attracted by the idea of natural healing as opposed to modern medicine ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - A Quick and Easy Way to Ground Yourself and Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from José de la TorreDo you ever have those days when you wake up tired, and no matter what you do, you seem to drag all day? Or perhaps it is already afternoon, and you feel like it is too late to have another cup of coffee, but your energy is dragging. You need an energy boost, but you’re not sure how you can ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Achieve Balance, Contentment, and Harmony through Managing Your Chi - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere are 100 other ways to improve your life in this book. We all have our own needs and aspirations and will be drawn to those chapters we feel most relevant and appropriate for us. I hope this is one of them, for whether you are looking for new skills, ideas, and perspectives or are seeking ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Chi Kung is most beneficial to the Heart for Chi Flow. - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from James LeeAs we are breathing through the lungs, gases are exchange between the body and the outside world. During inhalation, the lungs are filled with air. There are oxygen in the air which the body cells needed for cell respiration. In order to get the maximum volume of oxygen into our lungs, we must ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - Definition: QiGong - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoQigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional “cultivation” practices that involve movement and/or regulated breathing designed to be therapeutic. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - ENHANCE YOUR LIFE WITH QIGONG - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanWhat can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom of ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Get Ready To Practice Being Healthier - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Raven CohanNewcomers to classes are explorers who want to improve and protect their health. They have heard that Tai Chi and Chi Kung can be beneficial. They might or might not know that many of the exercises have been done for thousands of years. The Healing/Universal Tao of Mantak Chia and certified ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - How Does Chi Kung Keeps Us Healthy...??? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from James LeeOur body is made up of body cells. A body cell reproduces itself by divides into two identical cells is necessary for growth of the organism and for the repair of tissues. The cell division process is called mitosis. Mitosis is essential to replace damaged or dead cells. Mitosis takes place ...
Views: 2306(1 vote) - How does Tai Chi-Qigong help you live to be 100? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Kim KubschTai Chi-Qigong is practiced around the world by a wide variety of people and ages. Originating as one of the martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong originated in China centuries ago. Its values include tranquility, harmony and reflection. The practice of Tai Chi and Qigong helps relax the mind ...
Views: 3580(1 vote) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi ...
Views: 1977(2 votes) - Move Like Water; The Power Of Yin - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Regina Gibbons“Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it.” The Tao Te Ching: Chapter 78 - 6th Century B.C.E. The TaiJi (or Tai Chi) symbol represents the interplay of yin and yang captured here, as if in a ...
Views: 4799(1 vote) - Natural Stance - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Lama TantrapaNatural Stance, as the name implies, is the simplest way to stand naturally. A naturally balanced human body responds to the challenge of gravity by bringing itself to a stable position using its bone structure to support its weight and prevent falling. The vertical alignment of the ...
Views: 2419(4 votes) - Practice without Expectations - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Alex RaceQigong 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 ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Qi Dao And Other Qigong Styles - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Lama TantrapaMany Qigong enthusiasts have been curious about the similarities and distinctions between my family style called Qi Dao and other Qigong styles. First of all, I want to invite you to consider this thought: “We wage wars by stressing differences; we wage peace by stressing ...
Views: 3562(1 vote) - Qigong for the Winter Solstice - Attune your Energy with your Thoughts, Intentions and Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Kevin HuffordIf you have not already done so, this is a perfect day to begin preparing for the winter season and the new year ahead. The December Solstice occurs on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - Qigong State and the State of Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Lama TantrapaMost health professionals agree that patients heal when they are ready to heal. An energy healing modality promoting facilitating self-healing deserves some serious attention at this day and age. Thousands of years ago, Qigong formed the foundation of Oriental medicine and needs to be regarded ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - Strength that Comes not from Muscularity, but Tendon Power and Virtue. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Raven CohanAn article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link: http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion. The ...
Views: 5291(1 vote) - T'ai Chi In The Information Age – Ancient Cure For Modern Problems - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Bill DouglasAccording to a twenty-year study by Kaiser Permanente, between seventy and eighty-five percent of illness is caused by stress, meaning that in the U.S. alone stress is costing us about one-trillion dollars per year in healthcare costs. Since most absenteeism is due to stress, US business is ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Tai Chi Qigong for Insomnia - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Matthew RochfordNot being able to sleep well or barely at all can be a frustrating and deeply affecting problem. If our mind is racing and our body is exhausted it feels very much like we are out of balance and in conflict with ourselves. We need a method that will harmonize our mind with our body and leave ...
Views: 5135(1 vote) - The Essence Of Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Li JunfengIn this world, no matter what religion you follow, what race you are, what culture you come from, or what beliefs you hold, for all people health and happiness are very important. In general, health and happiness are the essence of life But, how can a person have a life full of health and ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - The Universl Truths Of Tai Chi - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Matthew RochfordIn recent years there has been increasing interest in the ancient art of Tai Chi, which, for centuries, has been a closely guarded secret in China. All across China, in the early mornings from five o’clock onwards, you can see people of all ages practicing Tai Chi in the parks or at the ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - What Are Chi And Chi Kung....??? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from James LeeThe first thing that come to the people's mind, Chi is energy and building concepts around energy instead of Chi. Now, the question comes to is "energy" a translation or a definition. However, if Chi is translated as energy, then, the explanation will be based on energy and the true meaning ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - What is Qigong? - by QIGONG
THE MOST PROFOUND MEDICINE
Is strenuous exercise necessary for health?
No. Good physical condition is required for competing athletes and does not insure good health. A trained athlete can have cancer and die from a heart attack. Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to have a heart valve ...
Views: 4259(1 vote) - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 2981(5 votes) - The ONLY Illness There Is... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus SanterThe Only Illness There Is By Marcus Santer I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will ...
Views: 2646(5 votes) - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
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