Some qigong teachers demand that you practice 2 hours every day. I have never been one of those teachers. That’s because I didn’t do it that way, and I always try to practice what I teach. I also know from my own experience that this kind of advice doesn’t work. The success rate for this […]
practice
Qigong in a Bathroom? Yay or Nay?
You’ve fallen in love with the art of qigong and you want to squeeze in some more practice. Good for you! I love it! Maybe you’ve got some downtime at work (assuming you still commute to work). With the best of intentions you decide to practice in the one place where you have a modicum […]
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Practice Zen Death Meditation
[Edit: I added a Maranasati Guided Meditation to my free COVID course. You’ll need to know the 5-Phase Routine for the meditation, so make sure to complete Step 2 of the course. Click here for details on my free COVID program.] “My body is fragile and vulnerable,” I said to myself. “Death will come to […]
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 […]
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 […]