In this edition of Ask Sifu Anthony, you’ll find questions about strength training, the importance of energy circulation, online learning, Scholar’s Qigong, the karate kiai, and more… I believe that students should be able to get the answers that they need. That’s why I work so hard answering questions in our Facebook group, inside my […]
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11 Tips for Doing Qigong at Home With Your Kids
Is qigong good for kids? That’s like asking if vegetables are good for kids. Duh. Of course they are. Qigong is GREAT for kids. In fact, I would argue that qigong is BETTER for kids than it is for adults. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right? With kids, we’re focusing […]
Is Qigong Just a Placebo?
Is qigong just a placebo? What about tai chi? What is a placebo anyway? And how does self-healing really work? These are questions that I addressed in a live broadcast on Facebook. You can watch the replay below, or you can click the little “f” button below and watch it on Facebook. (Note: if you want […]
Qigong and Tai Chi Students: Should You Exhale Through Your Nose or Mouth?
“My teacher told me that it’s incorrect to breathe through the mouth,” she said. “He said that in qigong and tai chi the breathing should be in and out through the nose.” This question comes up all the time in my Facebook group. Sometimes, it’s more of a challenge than a question, as if to […]
The Real Secret to Planning the Ultimate Qigong Routine
“This isn’t the 18th century,” I said. Jason looked puzzled by my statement, as if it had nothing to do with our conversation. He had asked me about picking the best qigong exercises for his situation. “I feel like I have so many exercises to choose from,” he had said. “I want to plan the […]