One of my kung fu teachers refused to shake hands with anyone. He was a bit of a germophobe, but this was primarily a cultural thing. Shaking hands is a Western custom that, although widespread in Asia, still hasn’t been completely adopted. One time, I saw him meet with a high-level CEO (who was learning […]
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Ask Sifu Anthony – Coronavirus Edition
I’m getting tons of qigong questions directly related to the pandemic. I haven’t done an “Ask Sifu Anthony” post in a while, so I gathered 7 of these questions and compiled them here. I mention the 5-Phase Routine a lot in this Q&A. A lot a lot. Normally, I would reserve this kind of post […]
11 Tips for Doing Qigong at Home With Your Kids
Is qigong good for kids? That’s like asking if vegetables are good for kids. Duh. Of course they are. Qigong is GREAT for kids. In fact, I would argue that qigong is BETTER for kids than it is for adults. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right? With kids, we’re focusing […]
How to Beat Anxiety During this Pandemic
“I’m freaking out!” she said. “My heart is in my throat!” This was a Facebook audio message so I could clearly hear the anxiety in her voice. I’m receiving a ton of messages, emails, and phone calls like this right now. People who don’t normally experience anxiety are suddenly feeling it. If we could magically […]
11 Practical Tips For Dealing with the Coronavirus
Note: this article was originally published on March 6, 2020. The new coronavirus (COVID-19) is all over the news. The word “pandemic” is being tossed around by the media and even a few experts. Toilet paper is in short supply. People are freaking out. What can you, as a practitioner (or wannabe practitioner) of qigong, […]