Comments on: The 2-Minute Drill https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-2-minute-drill Qigong and Tai Chi with Sifu Anthony Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:33:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-92293 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:37:39 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-92293 In reply to Nárcisz.

Hi Narcisz. If you know the 5-Phase Routine, then the exercises that you choose will be of less importance. Shaking Tree Flicking Water is great for those dealing with trauma, but when it is plugged into the 5-Phase Routine, it is holistic, meaning that it will help get your healing juices flowing. Have you read my book?

]]> By: Nárcisz https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-92273 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:05:42 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-92273 My dear Online Sifu 😊🙏,
I’ve just watched a webinar of yours on YouTube. In it you teach the Shaking Trees – Flicking Water -… – Square Breething exercise. What’s the difference between the two of these drills in terms of results? I mean when/for what do you recommend this and that?

Thank You!
Narcisz / 水仙 (don’t you think the Chinese version of my name is sooo power- and meaningful? 😊)

]]> By: Colin Malsingh https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-62641 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:12:53 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-62641 > Don’t do the 2-Minute Drill in a bathroom…..

This is quite a pertinent point. For many people, the challenge is finding a place where they can do this or any other Qigong when they’re not at home or in a secluded place.

Being able to do some of this in your workplace is a great help. However there are challenges with people seeing it and asking questions later on etc. I guess doing this with your eyes closed at least reduces the “self-consciousness” side of things, but it’s still a factor.

If Sifu Anthony or anyone else has any tips on this you’ve found useful, that would be appreciated. At least until the time when we’ve persuaded our workmates to join us in the 2 minute drill 🙂

]]> By: alex https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-57859 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 12:50:45 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-57859 Hi i have a question. The first time i practiced lifting the sky i got all its benefits, (less stress,anxiety,better mood, felt amazing and more. However the next day i didnt do it and i went back to how i felt before(anxious again). So the next day i practiced it again and i felt a small benefit, then the next day and again a small benefit. Not even close to the first time i did it, and im still doing it the same way. |Let me know why this is the case? maybe its because i need to let me energy rst or something before doing the exercise again? like rereving up an engine.let me know, thank you.

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-57228 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:16:53 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-57228 In reply to Marie.

Hi Marie.

There are forms of qigong self-massage, but really, that crosses into what is known as tui na, or Chinese massage therapy.

Most qigong forms do not involve self massage.

Teaching qigong is hard because it is unknown. The way to raise interest is to educate.

]]> By: Marie https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-57227 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:50:16 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-57227 Hi Sifu,
Thank you for the info on the 2 minutes drill. Is self massage alone considered a qi gong practice?
I teach a basic qi gong class but I am having a difficult time to get people in their 30’s and 40’s more interested.
Can you make any suggestions. Thanks!

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-42521 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:23:53 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-42521 In reply to Jan.

Hi Jan. Yes, of course you can practice it sitting down! Do the best you can with what you’ve got.

]]> By: Jan https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-42411 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:50:16 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-42411 Good Evening from Sweden !

I have a question, please.

Can I do Lifting the Sky seated ? Can I have some good results when seated ?My problem is Osteoporosis with two fractures in my vertebrae. I cannot stand straight as i have my back rounded forward.

Thank you very much.

Best regards
Jan, Malmoe, Sweden

The time here right now is 22.00

]]> By: Sifu Anthony Korahais https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-14267 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:15:52 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-14267 In reply to Fernanda Clariana.

You’re welcome, Fernanda! It was a pleasure teaching you. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

]]> By: Fernanda Clariana https://flowingzen.com/the-2-minute-drill/#comment-14266 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:09:51 +0000 http://flowingzen.com/test/?p=1109#comment-14266 Sifu Anthony,
I’ve been practicing the exercises you’ve tough us in Costa Rica retreat, almost for a month now, and feel amazing at all levels. I have to agree that “Lifting the Sky” is a true jewel!!

Thank you for passing on your knowledge to all of us. Love being part of the qigong family!
Fernanda

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