“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 […]
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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, […]
Sorting Out the Truth: Does Jewelry Block the Flow of Energy?
“I’ve been told that I should take off any metal I am wearing when I practice qigong, including jewelry,” she said. “Is this true? If so what is the reason? Thanks!” This question was posted in our Facebook group by one of my students. Rather than just say, “don’t worry about this silly rule,” I […]
Qigong Deviation vs. Qigong Cleansing: What Students Need to Know
I get it. You wanted to feel better, which is why you started practicing qigong in the first place. You wanted to heal your body, your mind, and perhaps even your spirit. And things were going great — until the shit hit the fan and the qigong cleansing began! Cleansing that begins as a result […]
Help Us Save Qigong in Massachusetts (and Beyond)
Qigong is under attack, and we need your help — especially if you live in Massachusetts. Even if you don’t live in Massachusetts, if you live in the US then it’s worth getting involved because this attack could have broad consequences for qigong in other states. I’ll try to make this blog post as clear […]