Twenty-two years ago, I made a decision that would ultimately save my life. That decision was as follows: I vowed to practice a particular qigong exercise (called Lifting The Sky) 10 times every day, no matter what. This decision eventually led to a solid daily qigong practice – a practice that has managed a debilitating […]
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Ask Sifu Anthony: Chronic Pain, Trauma, Digestion, and more.
In this edition of Ask Sifu Anthony, you’ll learn about: chronic pain and qigong; depression with chronic pain; digestion and qigong; meditation for depression; stiffness and pain; menopause, reflux, and belief; and the many benefits of qigong practice. About this series: I believe that students should be able to get practical, no-nonsense answers as they […]
[Oct. 2022] Ask Sifu Anthony
In this edition of Ask Sifu Anthony, you’ll learn about: knee pain and qigong; the order of qigong sets; qigong and cancer support; neigong vs. qigong; lifting the tongue; post-pandemic depression and anxiety; and qigong for autoimmune conditions. About this series: I believe that students should be able to get practical, no-nonsense answers as they […]
Qigong with Music: Yay or Nay?
Years ago, if you had asked me if it was okay to practice qigong while listening to music, I would have told you no. I was taught not to practice qigong to music and so I repeated the same thing to my students. Simple, right? Today, I’m a more mature teacher. I’ve learned to think […]
How to Heal Trapped Trauma with Qigong
Me, traumatized? Don’t be silly! So many people out there had it way worse! I’ll be fine. Nothing to see here…move along… This just about sums up my understanding of trauma until the year 2020. In other words, I was clueless. I remember when I first heard a student talk about something called Complex Post […]