Charlie Brown was definitely a qigong master. He knew about the connection between posture, biochemistry, and energy. His wisdom is forever immortalized in this old Peanuts cartoon: There’s so much wisdom in this cartoon, but when I first saw it, I was a little offended. “It’s a serious illness,” I thought to myself. “Depression isn’t […]
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Acupuncture Meridians: What Qigong Students Need to Know
I stared at the question in my inbox, blinking for at least 10 seconds. “So ignorant!” I thought to myself. The question came from a sincere student, and what it revealed was not his ignorance, but my own. Here’s the question: Dear Sifu Anthony, How can I balance my meridians and remove blockages? Or how can I […]
Is it Wise to Practice Qigong While Sick?
“I have a miserable cold. Is it wise to do qigong during this time and if so, which forms might be better?”
Why Sitting is Killing You (and How Qigong Can Help)
If you haven’t heard the news, people are calling sitting the new smoking. If you want to do one additional thing on top of practicing Qigong and Tai Chi then I recommend that you get up from your chair and move around often. Here are some tips and ideas….
Should Your Mind Be Totally Empty While Meditating?
The year was 1991. I was attending a lecture at Columbia University by Professor Robert Thurman, a famous Buddhist scholar…