First, Practice Calmness Do not be overly excited; keep your mind clear and relaxed as if preparing to rest. Adjust your posture correctly and roughly go through the major points once or twice—it’s okay if you don’t get it perfect. Just avoid slouching, puffing your chest, or leaning forward or backward. Some friends wish to … Read more
Nowadays, more and more people practice Tai Chi, but the trend of making it more like a performance or dance has diluted its true meaning. As various forms of routines are learned and competitions become the focus, practitioners often gain superficial skills while losing the fundamental essence of Tai Chi. Over the years, the explanations … Read more
Qigong is a practice that can regulate the body and mind, serving as a beneficial form of exercise. Many people practice Qigong in their daily lives; however, deviations often occur during practice. The main reasons for these deviations include improper methods and poor psychological quality. Therefore, not everyone is suitable for practicing Qigong. 1. Individuals … Read more
Fitness Qigong is a traditional sport with ethnic characteristics. Regular practice of Fitness Qigong is beneficial for improving physical fitness and enhancing physiological functions. Results from performance tests indicate that Fitness Qigong significantly improves physiological functions in several aspects: 1. Improved Reaction Speed Reaction speed refers to the time taken from the appearance of a … Read more
The various ambiguities regarding the nature of Qigong can be attributed to different understandings of the “Qi” in Qigong. So, what exactly is the “Qi” in Qigong? The author believes that the “Qi” in Qigong refers to true Qi, also known as Zheng Qi (正气). It includes the natural Qi and the subtle Qi within … Read more
Qigong in China has a long history, originating in ancient times and evolving over thousands of years. After the Han Dynasty, various schools of Qigong gradually formed, influenced by Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and medicine. It may be associated with Confucianism as a foundation for self-cultivation; linked to religion as a means to attain immortality; rooted … Read more
More and more people are realizing the importance of exercise. The duration and length of exercise are not important. What matters is consistency and scientific approach. You can achieve exercise benefits even at home. Today, I will introduce a great method for exercising at home. Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) Practice daily to … Read more
Seven Essential Principles for Beginners in Qigong Qigong is the simplest, most effective, and cost-efficient method for health and healing, encompassing beginner practices, Buddhist meditation, Taoist cultivation, martial arts, and health maintenance. 1. Practicing Qigong is a self-purification process that cleanses the body of waste and stretches the muscles and bones. After practice, one may … Read more
Therapeutic Golden Phrase NO.119 To know life is to not harm life; this is called nurturing life. ——”Lüshi Chunqiu” For someone wanting to learn Qigong, the multitude of practices, each with different requirements for breathing, posture, etc., can often feel overwhelming. It is essential to establish a solid foundation and become familiar with the transitions … Read more
The Mawangdui Daoyin technique is a set of fitness exercises based on the “Daoyin Diagram” from a collection of precious medical and health-preserving silk manuscripts unearthed in Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan, in 1973. This technique not only inherits the essence of health preservation from predecessors but also represents the aspirations of our medical and martial arts … Read more