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 […]
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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 […]
How I Respond When People Say Qigong Cannot Be Learned Online
“QIGONG CANNOT POSSIBLY BE LEARNED ONLINE!!!” he wrote. As I’m sure you already know, writing in all caps on the internet is the equivalent of screaming. But this person added 3 exclamation points, just in case I didn’t get his point. This comment came from a qigong teacher — one who doesn’t teach online, of […]
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!”