Do You Need Specific Qigong Exercises for Specific Problems?

Here’s a question I get all the time:

What should I practice to get rid of my ______?

I see several varieties of this question, like:

…my back pain

…my anxiety

…my migraines

…my digestive problems

…my insomnia

I discuss this question again in today’s Walk & Talk. I say again because I’ve written a few blog posts related to this topic here and here.

But it’s a subject worth revisiting because the answer to this question is so important for you to see results with your qigong practice.

Spoiler Alert: The answer has nothing to do with whether you’re practicing the right qigong exercises!

You can watch the video here:

Let’s keep talking! Leave a comment or a question below. I appreciate getting feedback from you!

From the heart,
Sifu Anthony

About the Author

I’m Anthony Korahais, and I used qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) to heal from clinical depression, low back pain, anxiety, and chronic fatigue. Today, I’m the director of Flowing Zen, an international organization with students in 48 countries. I’ve been teaching qigong since 2005, I’ve served on the board for the National Qigong Association, and I’ve helped thousands of people to use qigong for their own stubborn health challenges. If you’re ready to get started with qigong, there’s no better way than my best selling book, which comes with free videos and meditations. The sooner you read my book, the sooner you can start healing! Click here to look inside my book.

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LINDA KUO
LINDA KUO
5 years ago

I pondered this, when I first started Qi Gong with you but inherently I knew the answer was that it’s a systemic approach. When I teach yoga, I have to explain to my private student, that I can’t just give them bandaid fixes for a “symptom” that is an imbalance for the greater whole.

Beautiful location. Love CA!

LINDA KUO
LINDA KUO
5 years ago

Not a rant. Clarifying. I think intuitively I felt these were the answers and I have always questioned my instincts, and my instincts never fail me. In yoga, students would always say “How can I get my heels down in downdog?” And I would tell them, if they just show up on their mat every day, that downdog is an eventuality that comes with a systemic practice. Though I have not logged in consistently here (shame) I am doing my favorite poses every day, 2x a day, and 3 if I can. AND outside if I can which is a game changer!
You won’t get lost, St. Pepper knows the way…

J.T. TURNER
J.T. TURNER
5 years ago

Great video Sifu! I am wondering if the advice would be different if there was not so much a symptom as an injury. For example, I twisted my knee a bit last week. I decided to gently keep on with my daily practice, using the 5 Phases, 8 Pieces of Brocade and some Shibashi. I steered away from sword forms and Tai Chi 24, as those would put a bit of a different strain on the knee. But other than upping the amount of practice, is there a benefit for specific forms when there is some exterior impact? A twisted ankle, , stubbed toe, bruised arm etc?

Thanks so much for all you do.

J.T.

Dudley
Dudley
5 years ago

Anthony, I think you are doing something pretty fantastic now with your nomadic journey, your walk&talks and your minimalist lifestyle. It feels very intimate, authentic and unique. I love it. Keep it up man. Best of luck to you. 🙂

Vera
5 years ago

“My brain needs more Thyroid, and my adrenals are very low”
These are my doctor ‘s words. But I’m practicing Qigong, and have been delving deeper into it since I started some 7-8 years ago. I healed my chronic pain practicing. But since March this year I’m feeling quite weak, generally and some pains came back…. though I melt the pains with the exercises and the 5 phase ( which I introduced into any type of Qigong I practice)…
Am I going through a serious adjustment of energetic balance? I’m Not on a plateau , but I’m very puzzled by this unexpected turn…..now I have to take the medication my doctor prescribed ( he works with bio identical hormones) and I watch my diet. I do everything right as in , it feels good. and of course I practice everyday plus I teach 9 hours a week…..could you please give me an idea…? Many thanks, 🙏

Marge Gualtieri
Marge Gualtieri
5 years ago

Thanks, I needed to hear this advice today! Grappling with Gastroenterology issues, trying to figure which exercises to do. Really like the concepts of dosage, quality and choice! That simplifies everything.
Love the walk and talks.

Jean Ford
Jean Ford
5 years ago

Just curious. How do you keep the camera steady while walking, talking and with a dog fastened to your waist? Liking the walking and talking, btw.

Anne Hewitson
Anne Hewitson
5 years ago

I like this format of Walk and Talk, and the latest email with the links to previous blogs.
I think that’s why I feel a resonance with qigong: what it’s taken Western medicine a few decades to rediscover (ie, whole body systems and treating the person, as in Functional Medicine) the Chinese have known for 5000 years.

I like the idea of knowing intuitively which Qigong practices to do – choosing favourites (I like Lifting The Sky). Also, occasionally doing ones I don’t like as much – so, that would be balancing on the one foot. Maybe because I need that more…

Suzanne Manning
Suzanne Manning
5 years ago

That was great, thank you Sifu! The part about dosage and quality really makes so much sense and confirms for me that qigong is something you live and feel rather than ‘do’ a couple of times a day. I have learned more about qigong and energy since joining your Q101 class in January than I have for a long time – it just keeps getting better.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom in such an enjoyable way – and I love the Walk and Talk sessions too!

chantal
chantal
5 years ago

I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and taking strong medication to stop the deterioration but my aim is to heal it without medication. Before I took medication, I tried for 20 years to heal myself but to no avail. Now the damage is done and I have limited range of motion especially with arms and shoulder and hand and wrist and the list goes on. What would you suggest? qigong and what kind? or tai chi?
thanks
Chantal

Keith Vincent
5 years ago

Hi Anthony, I am 70 years old and have a body and attitude of a much younger person because I have been doing Qigong going on 13 years now. I am a LMT, a 1st Dan in Shotokan Martial Arts and teach a Qigong class for free in a HOA in which I live. I have a WUJI and YOQI certification. When I contracted Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 14 years ago, after my chemo I had a hard time recovering, my Sensei who was a 4th Dan, empathized with my suffering and he introduced me to Qigong, needless to say, it was the very best thing that ever happened in my life (besides my wife and children).
Once again I was given wise information and was introduced to your website 6 months ago by a friend of mine who is also a Sifu of Qigong. I really love your simplistic and logical approach to the theory and practicality of Qigong, when I am not able to advise my Qigong students on some of their questions, I advise them to visit your site. Thank you for sharing and caring Anthony. I would love to do one of your immersion here in CA and get an associate certification, too expensive for me to go to your regular place of training up in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica.
Wishing you comfort in flowing chi.
Keith Vincent.

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