This article on “Illuminating the Dao” comes courtesy of Yang-Sheng emagazine. Illuminating the Dao?? – The Dao & Yang Sheng Posted on May 13, 2011 by Kevin Chen The Dao, the Dao-De-Jing, and Yang Sheng Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH A painting of Lao Zi going to the West Laozi and the Concept of […]
Methods for Dealing with “Monkey Mind” How do you know your ‘state’ of mind is vital to its success with the exercises of qigong. It is virtually impossible to practice qigong if your mind is obsessed, worried or anxious about something (This is referred to in the Tai Chi worlds as having “monkey mind”. And […]
Below is a description from the famous author and Qigong instructor, Roger Jahnke that attempts to briefly explain – What is Qigong The history of Qigong (Ch’i Kung) commences beyond the era of written records, in the mists of prehistory. Earliest estimates suggest that self enhancement and empowerment practices date into the time of Chinese […]
Please enjoy the following article about Master Wu Zhongxian, that has been translated into Enlish. Master Wu will be a future featured instructor on Discover the Fire, and we are greatly looking forward to receiving his wisdom. He embodies the type of teacher we are seeking to make accessible to our active members! Shen Xiaoju […]
The following article written by T.K. Shih for “Qi – The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness” does a wonderful job of explaining the importance of proper body alignment, and how to achieve it. No matter what style of Qigong or Tai Chi you practice this article should be useful to you. The body […]
The following is an article written for Yang-Sheng E-Magazine by Ken Andes, who was also a student of my original Qigong Meditation teacher, Master Binhui He. Taking Dan-Tian Breathing a Step Further: Hui-Yin Breathing for Qigong Meditation By Ken Andes, L.Ac. When people first come to qigong meditation, they’re often surprised to find out that […]
The following is a translation of an article by Master Binhui He regarding the medical qigong form he created and the importance of the lower dan tien. I will be teaching this rare system now known as “Nianli” to students that are interested at workshops/retreats. Even though you may not know the form yet, there […]
Our ability to adapt plays a big role in whether we are able to live a generally happy and stress-free life. I know that I’m certainly not the first one to figure it out, yet I feel each and every one of us needs to figure it out in their own way and time. For me it […]
What is Qi Gong? My Qigong teacher once told me that in order for someone to recover fully from an illness or a chronic condition they needed to created a “burning desire” to get better. It is this strong desire or intention that is truly the driving force behind Qi gong or any form […]
