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- Getting Outside: Seasonal Practice and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonMany times this is the slow time of the year for regular martial arts classes, people are on vacation or attending summertime events, but it is also a really good time to change up your training and get outside. While there are certain things that can be only practiced inside under controlled ...
Views: 2241(3 votes) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Sharon SmithTai Chi has become well known as the "perfect" exercise according to a Time Magazine article which appeared in July, 2002. Its long sequence of very slow, gentle, dance-like movements cultivate flexibility, balance, poise & mental concentration as well as a feeling of general well-being among ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - Why Qigong Practitioners Don't Suffer From Backpain #2 - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from H. Wei WilliamsHow do you know that you are ready for the next qigong lesson on eliminating backpain and maintaining a strong healthy back? You know when you can assume the first position automatically whenever you sit down, and when your back spasms ease and you find that you experience less frequent pain ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Avoid the Use of Dangerous Unused Prescription Opioids - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Tori UtleyFor many reasons, you may have stopped using some opioids that were prescribed to you. Probably because you didn’t have symptoms of the ailment anymore. These unused opioids remain in our drug cabinet for a very long time, and they can be dangerous to your family. What are opioids? ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Why Qigong Practitioners Don't Suffer From Backpain - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from H. Wei WilliamsPractitioners who make qigong a part of their everyday routine seldom get backpain if at all, because qigong and back problems are a contradiction in terms! If you suffer back spasms or other back problems, just one month of daily qigong practice will alleviate most of the pain. Six months of ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Why Qigong Practitioners Don't Suffer From Backpain #3 - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from H. Wei WilliamsBackpain can continue to plague you and make your life miserable long after you have recovered from the initial back injury. Even if the back problems are recent, do not expect instant results from any back exercise. For chronic pain to develop, it takes more than just one injury to result in a ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - "Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonDo you have pain or injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are injuries stopping you from getting benefits from your practice? Recently, Matthew, one of our ChiFusion students, and I had a discussion our ChiFusion Tai Chi Support Forum. Matthew has had previous knee ...
Views: 4313(2 votes) - ***Tibetan Shamanic Qigong - Mastery of Being in the Flow - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Robin KNowadays, there are many programs teaching Oriental Medicine, or Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM), across America. An Acupuncturist or Doctor of Oriental Medicine is usually trained to diagnose particular health conditions that are viewed as problems or diseases. The TCM doctor has studied ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Applying Pearls on a String (Excerpted from the From the Mountain Journal) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonIn Pearls on a String Theory, the body is set up like a complex beaded necklace or chain. It is easiest to imagine the individual joints as the joining of two of these pearls. Movement is generated from the joints surrounding the hips and moves out from there. When applied to the arms alone, ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Are You Suffering From "Chi Tolerance"? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonHave your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning? Students often find that their first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi. But over time, these sensations diminish or even ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - Beating Cancer with Qigong: A Success Story - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Bob EllalIn 1991 I was diagnosed with Stage Four lymphoma cancer and given six months to live. I was 32, and my sons were aged two and six months. I was a writer at Aetna Life & Casualty, Inc, and my wife and I had just built a beautiful house on a lake in eastern Connecticut. I had everything to live ...
Views: 4192(1 vote) - Book Review: The Art of Being in the Flow (Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of QiGong. Qigong is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Lama Tantrapa is the Official Guide to QiGong. The Art of ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - Chi (or Qi) For Skeptics - A Practical Approach To Understanding Chi Or Qi - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Richard ColdmanThat's just mind over matter I have a filmmaking buddy who thinks he is a skeptic. What's more, he's proud to be a skeptic, and just like any self-respecting fashion-victim, he wouldn't be seen dead wearing the belief-system of an old hippy, new-ager, crank or other brand of foolish person. I ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - Come to Class ! No Longer Make Excuses! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Raven CohanBy Raven Cohan One great belief I share with my students is to come to classes even during times when one isn't at top level. (There certainly are exceptions to this advisory, such as during a total non-ambulatory state, or within some low times during chemo-therapy, and when being anywhere ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Do We Cause Our Own Diseases? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Bob EllalThe idea that we cause our own diseases comes from ancient societies that didn’t have any knowledge of bacteria, viruses, and genetics or of the dangerous effects of chemical and radiation pollution and poor diet. In ancient times, people thought that repressed or negative feelings could cause ...
Views: 2021(3 votes) - Does Your Tai Chi Work? Three Important Signs That Your Practice is Bringing You Benefits! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonWhile some people practice Tai Chi and Qigong just for the fun of it, most of us practice with a purpose in mind. We may want to improve our health, or relieve stress, or become more fit. We may want to recover from an illness or disease, or become more balanced and flexible, or just to bring ...
Views: 2453(2 votes) - For a Thoughtful Connoisseur of Healing and Developmental Arts - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Raven CohanDo you follow the most popular trend of self-development? Do you switch from one popular teacher to another and never commit to one system? Majority religions, healing systems and such always receive more 'press' than those which are more hidden by virtue of their own choice or due to not using ...
Views: 1726(3 votes) - In The Dark Room With Mantak Chia - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Raven CohanHaving studied with Mantak Chia since 1981, and being certified by him two years later to teach basics in qigong and going on to receive many more levels of certifications, I am obviously quite enamored with his system of teaching. It is no surprise that I would travel over 24 hours to Thailand ...
Views: 3394(1 vote) - Less Better, understanding Tai Chi Chuan - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David LenkovitzkiThere are 2 major categories that 'thangs' fall under, 'more better' and 'less better'. The majority of the world falls under (1) 'more better', you want to go faster, you put a bigger motor in your car, 1 aspirin does not make your headache go way, take 2, if you want to learn MA, get bigger ...
Views: 4359(1 vote) - Life Coaching with a Qigong Master - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Lama TantrapaLife Coaching is generally based on an empowering and enlightening personal relationship that encourages you to find harmony with the flow of your life in this constantly changing world. It can enhance your awareness enabling you to be totally present, which translates into being in the flow. ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - Maitreya Shen Gong - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ricardo SerranoMaitreya Shen Gong is a powerful empowerment initiation Qigong form to experience enlightenment - realization of Buddha Nature (natural mind) - founded, developed and rendered by Qigong Master Ricardo B Serrano, who was inspired and gifted by Buddha Maitreya, the embodiment of loving-kindness, ...
Views: 3203(1 vote) - Non-Doing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Alex RaceNon-Doing. It's a Daoist thing. And often mistranslated and misunderstood, non-doing sounds pretty lazy! Daoism is actually the science of how the universe works (and us included, since we are part of it). We're starting to learn that Daoism dates back to before there are written records in ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Positive Qigong Transforms Fears of Inheriting a Disease - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Raven CohanAn article I saw in a Yoga e-zine Nov. 10th , ‘08 "Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S. " originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. Having come to the understandings of ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - QIGONG AND THE AGELESS WOMAN - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanThe Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining health & longevity for thousands of years. One of “the jewels” coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - Qigong and the Ageless Woman - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining healthful longevity for thousands of years. One of the jewels coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life-enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as Chinese yoga and Feng Shui ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Qigong Energy Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Maury BrooksQigong is the art of exploring and transforming the celestial and inner sound vibrations which create our life and world. It is both healing movements and non touch vibratory and spiritual healing techniques which can be used to guide oneself and others along healing pathways. One can be ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Qigong for Health and Longevity - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Shawn PhillipsThe ancient practice of Qigong may be the modern day answer to much of what ails our present day society. Developed in Asia thousands of years ago, it is still practiced today by millions around the globe. This unique and simple spiritual practice is quickly gaining in popularity. Prominent ...
Views: 1170(3 votes) - Qigong Healing Method - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Ricardo SerranoThe Qigong Healing Method(R) -- a synthesis of Qi-healing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT therapy), Pan Gu Shengong, Wuji Qigong, Sheng Zhen Qigong, Zhan Zhuang Qigong with Ba Duan Jin, Super Brain Yoga, Guru Yoga, Merkaba activation and traditional body and ear acupuncture with Chinese tonic ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Relieve Stress Magically with Passive Qigong - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat is Qigong? Have you heard of Qigong? Many people haven’t, but you may be surprised to learn that over eighty million people not only have heard of it, but actively practice it each day! Originally from China, but now practiced the world over, Qigong helps its practitioners improve their ...
Views: 2873(2 votes) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 1 -- The Human Body - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from James LeeChi Kung is a mysterious subject to be discussed. Since the Chi Kung has a tremendous biological effect upon the human body, the functions of the human body should be investigated thoroughly for a better understanding about Chi Kung. The human body in good health is in a state of homeostasis. In ...
Views: 2469(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 2 -- The Respiratory System - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from James LeeThe oxygen in the air are free for all. Oxygen is the basic element provided by Nature to sustain life on earth. Breathing is a vital process mandated by human. Hence, Nature also provided a respiratory system for human in association with the basic element. The function of the respiratory ...
Views: 2726(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 3 - The Biochemical-Mechanical Loop - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from James LeeAlthough there are many styles in Chi Kung, but there is one commonality. If we observed closely, we will see that breathing is in synchronization with the slow body movements. The combination of the breathing and movements is a biochemical-mechanical loop for completing the muscle contraction ...
Views: 3089(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 4 - Chi Circulation - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from James LeeChi is a gaseous substance in general. The martial artists always say: “Have-chi-have-strength.” The translation is: “If you have air inside the body, you will have body strength.” Chi Kung involves breathing, so, we breathe the air into our lungs. Chi can be used as a ...
Views: 3073(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 5 : The Human Heart at Resting - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from James LeeThe heart is the major organ of the circulatory system. It is the only interface between the respiratory system and the rest of the body. It pumps blood into the arteries, capillaries, and veins for circulating nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Without the heart, the rest of the body ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 6: The Art of Breathing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from James LeeChi Kung is an art of breathing. The breathing method, in Chi Kung, is beyond normal by voluntary control. Normal breathing is involuntary controlled by the medulla by nervous regulation and chemical regulation. Voluntary breathing can control the amount of chi(air) and the duration in the ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 7: The Slow Movements - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from James LeeThose who do not exercise, the problems they are having are shallow breathing and weak muscles. These conditions can be improved progressively by practicing Tai Chi or Chi Kung. The only difference, between the two, is the amount of movements involved. Tai Chi is more stressful at the beginning ...
Views: 2379(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 8 – Have Chi, Will Have Strength - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2010 from James LeeIn the eastern martial art society, there is always an old Chinese saying: ”Have chi will have strength.” From these words, there is a distinction between chi and strength. In order to have body strength, chi(air) must be present. Hence, the chi-strength idea coincides with the oxygen-energy ...
Views: 2660(1 vote) - Seven Qigong Practices for Hypertension - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from H. Wei WilliamsSince qigong/chi kung was first developed five thousand years ago in ancient China, practitioners have known how to treat and prevent hypertension, a condition that afflicts billions of people today. If you are one of these numbers that suffer from this condition, know that there are several ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - T'ai Chi in the Information Age - Ancient Cure for Modern Problems - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 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: 1529(1 vote) - The Magic of Being Natural - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Lama TantrapaBeing natural requires paying attention to the inner nature of all things rather than their forms. When most people think of Qigong, they usually think of “doing forms” – sets of choreographed movements practiced repetitively. I do not believe that the sages of antiquity, who ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Unlocking the Chains Around the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from JoAnn AlbrechtTurning the corner to enter grounds of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon (CCCF), I had the most intense urge to sob, tears came up and I had to pull over and stop the car wondering what on earth was going on. I was happy to be going to an interview with the chaplain ...
Views: 2792(2 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2462(6 votes) - Golden Rules of 3 and Shaolin Qigong - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus Santer3 Core Skills of high level Chi Kung * Chi kung state of mind * Flowing Breeze Swaying Willows (energy flow) * Standing Meditation There is a big difference between Qigong form and Qigong. There are 3 core skills essential for the practise of Chi Kung, regardless of which ...
Views: 4842(2 votes) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 9 - Optimize Your Immune System With Chi Kung - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from James LeeNature only allows a maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune system; and this number must be maintained in order to be effective. A strong Immune System is not determined by how active the Immune System is; but by the amount of normal white blood cells present. The maximum number of ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - The Old Myth About Chi - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from James LeeThe Old Myth About Chi The ancients once thought that 'Chi' was the primordial essence that compose all matters of the universe. In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), 'Chi' was defined as the function of the human body organs. Chi flow was considered that the functional activities of the organs ...
Views: 4513(2 votes) - Beat the Heat with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonHeat comes in many forms, not just the weather. It can represent struggle, inflammation and illness (particularly cancer). Visualize a large ice cube at the top of your head melting downward and washing away all tension, stress, pain and struggle as the coolness flows to your toes. Use ...
Views: 2822 - Belly Breathing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Barbara CoxYou can learn to reduce the effects of stress and achieve relaxation by first learning the basic technique of diaphragmatic or "belly" breathing. This can be done sitting in a chair or lying down. Your breathing pattern is most noticeable when you are lying down. Place one hand on your upper ...
Views: 2398 - Chi gung and its Fascinating Benefits! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Adrian KowallLiving in an urban city such as London, we are constantly bombarded with external stimulus, such as work, traffic, sirens, financial concerns, and advertisement. Over time the accumulation of these daily hassles and can cause chronic stress, which is linked to diseases and major health ...
Views: 3041 - Effective Tips to Manage Stress - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Joseph A. WrightLet's face it. Stress is an inevitable part of our life. In fact, stress is not all that bad at all. It is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. When you feel stressed, your body reacts by releasing chemicals into the blood, giving you more energy and strength. This can be a good ...
Views: 2807 - Fear of Inheriting or Being Exposed to Disease: How to Find Courage and The Best Healer Within. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Raven Cohan"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ...
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