vlog Archives - Flowing Zen https://flowingzen.com/tag/vlog/ Qigong and Tai Chi with Sifu Anthony Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:05:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/flowingzen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-primary-enso-logo-with-blue-background-ROUND.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 vlog Archives - Flowing Zen https://flowingzen.com/tag/vlog/ 32 32 42005394 Am I a Qigong Master? Are You? https://flowingzen.com/am-i-a-qigong-master/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=am-i-a-qigong-master https://flowingzen.com/am-i-a-qigong-master/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:11:49 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=20806 How do you know when you’ve finally arrived, when you’ve reached the vaunted status of Qigong Master? You get a fancy certificate from the Interstellar Federation of Qigong Masters, of course! Just kidding! Please stop sitting by the mailbox waiting for yours to arrive. But seriously, what does a “master” of any art look like? […]

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]]> How do you know when you’ve finally arrived, when you’ve reached the vaunted status of Qigong Master? You get a fancy certificate from the Interstellar Federation of Qigong Masters, of course!

Just kidding! Please stop sitting by the mailbox waiting for yours to arrive.

But seriously, what does a “master” of any art look like? In this Walk-and-Talk, we’ll dive into what qigong mastery is and isn’t.

What I hope you’ll remember most from today’s post is this:

Mastery is a journey, not a destination.

Write that down on a sticky note and put it where you can see it!

Click play, and let’s talk about what the mastery journey looks like.

Now I’d love to hear from you. Are you a master of another art? Are you on the path to mastery with qigong? Leave me a comment below!

From the heart,
Sifu Anthony

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]]> https://flowingzen.com/am-i-a-qigong-master/feed/ 17 20806 How to Practice Qigong All Day Long with One Finger Zen https://flowingzen.com/how-to-practice-qigong-all-day-with-one-finger-zen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-practice-qigong-all-day-with-one-finger-zen https://flowingzen.com/how-to-practice-qigong-all-day-with-one-finger-zen/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:50:14 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=20632 Some teachers say that you need to practice qigong for hours every day in order to get results. I’m not one of those teachers. I advocate short, high-quality sessions. The fundamental 5-Phase routine that I teach is only 15 minutes long, but it’s powerful medicine. I encourage my students to bookend their day by practicing […]

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]]> Some teachers say that you need to practice qigong for hours every day in order to get results.

I’m not one of those teachers. I advocate short, high-quality sessions. The fundamental 5-Phase routine that I teach is only 15 minutes long, but it’s powerful medicine.

I encourage my students to bookend their day by practicing once in the morning, and then again in the evening or at night. (Click here if you want to learn the 5-Phase Routine online.)

But what about all those hours in between sessions? Is there anything we can do to get more mileage out of our qigong?

This video will show you an easy but powerful form of Walking Qigong. Although I shot this video with my students in mind, you can still benefit even if you practice a different type of qigong.

By adding this simple trick to your day you will:

  • Learn how to get your qi flowing all day long
  • Discover a fun way to practice mindfulness
  • Practice qigong while walking the dog
  • Do qigong covertly without anyone knowing
  • Deepen any qigong exercise that utilizes the One Finger Zen hand form (一指禪, yi zhi chan)
  • Open the Five Gates (dantian, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers).
  • Magnify the health benefits of walking

Check out the video here:

Watch the video to learn this technique, and then leave me a comment. How does it feel? Can you feel the qi? And how do you feel after practicing this technique for a few days?

From the heart,
Sifu Anthony

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]]> https://flowingzen.com/how-to-practice-qigong-all-day-with-one-finger-zen/feed/ 39 20632 Should You Keep Your Eyes Open or Closed in Qigong and Tai Chi? https://flowingzen.com/should-you-keep-your-eyes-open-or-closed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-keep-your-eyes-open-or-closed https://flowingzen.com/should-you-keep-your-eyes-open-or-closed/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:23:06 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/?p=20640 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 […]

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]]> 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 immediately.

Got questions? Or maybe a comment? Go ahead and leave a reply below. I’ll do my best to help you!

From the heart,
Sifu Anthony

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