Self-care is my thing. I love taking responsibility for my own healing. I’ll involve healers and physicians whenever needed, but what I will never, ever do is outsource my healing 100%. That’s why I was originally drawn to qigong — because it empowered me to heal myself. And that’s why, all these years later, I’m […]
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My Tips for Practicing Qigong in a Chair (plus a video)
One of the things I love most about qigong is that it’s accessible to everyone. And I mean EVERYONE. I’ve taught qigong to all kinds of amazing humans. Here are a few examples: an army veteran with one arm a young attorney with one leg a 94-year-old wheelchair-bound grandmother a visually impaired teenager a 60-something […]
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 […]
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 […]
Qigong Deviation vs. Qigong Cleansing: What Students Need to Know
I get it. You wanted to feel better, which is why you started practicing qigong in the first place. You wanted to heal your body, your mind, and perhaps even your spirit. And things were going great — until the shit hit the fan and the qigong cleansing began! Cleansing that begins as a result […]