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 […]
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[Podcast] Overcoming Depression and Cultivating Healing Energy
A few months ago I did an interview with my friend Aditya, who runs a super-popular wellness podcast on iTunes. But of course I’m a dummy and I forgot to share the link with you. Oops! Let’s change that right now! Listen now: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RSS feed Or watch the video here: Here are […]
Does Alignment Really Matter in Qigong and Tai Chi?
“What does he think she is, a G.I. Joe action figure?” I said to myself. I was taking a tai chi workshop and the teacher was poking, manipulating, and downright manhandling a 60-something student into what he dubbed “proper alignment.” It wasn’t working, not by a long shot. And no wonder. The woman obviously had […]
Am I a Qigong Master? Are You?
How do you know when you’ve finally arrived, when you’ve reached the vaunted status of Qigong Master? You get a fancy certificate from the Interstellar Federation of Qigong Masters, of course! Just kidding! Please stop sitting by the mailbox waiting for yours to arrive. But seriously, what does a “master” of any art look like? […]
Do You Need to Be Buddhist or Taoist to Practice Qigong?
“You’re cool with learning some qigong, right Father Smith?” I asked. Although he wasn’t wearing his clerical garb, I already knew that he was an ordained Catholic priest. He had traveled hundreds of miles to learn Shaolin Kung Fu from me, and we had communicated via email. But qigong is a big part of the […]