“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 […]
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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 […]
Build Willpower like a Kung Fu Master with This Incense Stick Trick
“Do you sell Chinese incense?” I asked. The year was 1995, and the young man behind the counter seemed to be a caricature of a NYC smoke shop employee. He had thick dreadlocks, a Bob Marley t-shirt, and he looked stoned out of his mind. I was not his usual customer, however. I was there […]
Is it Wise to Practice Qigong While Sick?
“I have a miserable cold. Is it wise to do qigong during this time and if so, which forms might be better?”
Which Qigong Exercise Should You Practice For [Insert Problem]?
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“I’ll answer your question,” I said. Here’s what I didn’t say: “This answer is going to get me into trouble!”