Meridian theory is at the heart of qigong, acupuncture, and other forms of Chinese Medicine. It is the common thread between all Chinese healing arts. This ancient theory is robust, sophisticated, and deep. But are the meridians even real? If so, where are they? Naturally, I get questions like this all the time. I’ve already […]
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How Much Qi Were You Born With?
I was not born with a lot of qi. For whatever reason, I was born with less vitality than most people, including my older brother. You might even call me the runt of the litter. (Sorry mom!) For example, I’m much shorter than my older brother, and I’ve had way more health problems over the […]
Qigong Students: Here’s How to Make Sense of the Meridians
“You don’t find all this history and theory stuff painfully boring?” I asked. The year was 2012, and I had just finished a lecture on Chinese Medicine theory in my brick-and-mortar studio. In order to make sense of the theory, I also had to teach some history. “Not even a little bit,” she said. This surprised me. […]
Is it Wise to Practice Qigong While Sick?
“I have a miserable cold. Is it wise to do qigong during this time and if so, which forms might be better?”
Which Qigong Exercise Should You Practice For [Insert Problem]?
“I’ll answer your question,” I said. Here’s what I didn’t say: “This answer is going to get me into trouble!”