“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 […]
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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 […]
Qigong Students: What Direction Should You Face?
“You should face east when practicing qigong!!” If you’ve been doing qigong for a while, then you’ve probably heard this from a teacher or two. Or perhaps you read it in a book along with some other crazy qigong rules (like the no-sex rule). Or maybe you heard that you should face south instead of […]
Do You Need Specific Qigong Exercises for Specific Problems?
Here’s a question I get all the time: What should I practice to get rid of my ______? I see several varieties of this question, like: …my back pain …my anxiety …my migraines …my digestive problems …my insomnia I discuss this question again in today’s Walk & Talk. I say again because I’ve written a […]
Should You Keep Your Eyes Open or Closed in Qigong and Tai Chi?
Some teachers will tell you to keep your eyes open during qigong and tai chi practice. Other teachers will tell you to keep your eyes closed. As a student of qigong and/or tai chi, what advice should you follow? Watch this short video and you’ll get a no-nonsense, practical answer that you can start implementing […]