Comments on: 5 Crazy Qigong Rules (and 21 Good Ones) https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones Qigong and Tai Chi with Sifu Anthony Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-94504 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:52:00 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-94504 In reply to Deborah Marshall.

H Deborah. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that it’s crucial to perform seamless, smooth movements with qigong. Those are gatekeepers, and they harm people. I have taught people with all sorts of disabilities and illnesses. Qigong helped them all. Just enjoy your practice and ignore the gatekeepers.

]]> By: Deborah Marshall https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-94503 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:44:21 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-94503 I have a birth brain injury and so the muscles in my arms can sometimes be a bit stiff and aren’t able to make smooth movements. (Think of it as a little like Parkinson’s) Do you regular Qigong practice can help with this, and is it crucial to perform seamless, smooth movements?

]]> By: E.D. https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-94129 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:10:24 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-94129 I almost wasn’t going to read the rest of the rules then you said I didn’t have to, so then I did. Rule #5 was funny also when directed to go back to #1 for the solution.

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-93062 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:48:51 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-93062 In reply to Paul H – Calgary.

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis, Paul. That must be terrifying. I’m so glad that your doctor recommended qigong.

I have a free video series that is available for a few more days. The 8 tips in video 2 might really help you on your journey: https://academy.flowingzen.com/a-fresh-perspective-on-qigong-mastery-2023

]]> By: Paul H - Calgary https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-93061 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:46:05 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-93061 I am Stage4 cancer. Doctor recommended Qigong, mostly to regain balance and mobility. I start my classes today at Wellspring Alberta. Wellspring is cancer supportive facilities. I have been reading up on Qigong online, read your Rules 😀 and looking forward to this experience.
I am also scheduled for Reiki massage 🤔

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-78896 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:23:11 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-78896 In reply to KaZ Akers.

Glad it was helpful! I updated all of this info for my book, which is in the final stages of editing, but the info is basically the same. Rigidity and qigong do not go together!

]]> By: KaZ Akers https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-78883 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:24:11 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-78883 Sifu,
As a third level Qigong instructor and writer I am 100% on board with your wonderful attitude, insights, “rules” and candidness towards Qigong. It’s the rigidity that is imposed on it (and on many martial arts and other healing arts forms. Don’t get me started about meditation “rules”) that in many instances prevents people from maintaining a regular practice and whatever regular means for them.
It is so much about your comfort level, getting outside of it in many ways, feeling your way through it, letting the Qi flow, release blockages, inspiration, motivation and BEing.
Thank you for this article. I know it was written a few years ago but it is still equally relevant today.

]]> By: Amy https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-70883 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:01:52 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-70883 Can I do qigong after a strenuous workout? Which exercises are best?

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-69210 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 17:47:34 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-69210 In reply to Angela A Simmons.

Of course you can practice upstairs! I practiced in my 6th floor apartment for years!

]]> By: Angela A Simmons https://flowingzen.com/5-crazy-qigong-rules-and-21-good-ones/#comment-69175 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:24:30 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=16409#comment-69175 can you practice upstairs or do you have to be connected to the earth?

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