Some qigong teachers demand that you practice 2 hours every day. I have never been one of those teachers. That’s because I didn’t do it that way, and I always try to practice what I teach. I also know from my own experience that this kind of advice doesn’t work. The success rate for this […]
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Qigong in a Bathroom? Yay or Nay?
You’ve fallen in love with the art of qigong and you want to squeeze in some more practice. Good for you! I love it! Maybe you’ve got some downtime at work (assuming you still commute to work). With the best of intentions you decide to practice in the one place where you have a modicum […]
The Magical Healing Powers of Expressive Writing
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 […]
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 […]