Open The fifth pillar to help support and nourish your tai chi or qigong routine is “open”. In order for the Qi to flow and for your joints to be healthy, you must learn to open and create space. No matter what form you are practicing or position you are holding there should always be […]
Center The fourth pillar for supporting a meaningful mind-body practice is “center”. Physically it is important to make sure you are centered in your stance. If you do not have regular contact with an instructor who can point out imbalances, it is a good idea to assess your posture in a mirror from time-to-time. This […]
Tranquil The third concept to keep in mind for developing a deeply powerful Tai Chi, Qigong, or meditation practice is “tranquil”. The defintion of “tranquil” according to Merriam Webster is a : free from agitation of mind or spirit <a tranquil self-assurance> b : free from disturbance or turmoil <a tranquil scene> : unvarying in […]
ALIGN The second concept to keep in mind for establishing a solid and powerful Qigong or Tai Chi Practice is “align”. It is very important to understand the proper alignments of each posture whether it be standing, seated, or even lying down. Improper alignment can actually do more harm than good by putting unnecessary strain […]
UPRIGHT The first concept to keep in mind for establishing and maintaining a deep Tai Chi or Qigong practice is “upright”. Upright actually has two meanings as it applies to the establishment of a powerful and meaningful Tai Chi or Qigong practice. The first and simplest meaning pertains to the posture that should be established […]
Over the next nine days I will be discussing what I feel are nine key concepts to keep in mind for establishing a deep and meaningful Qigong or Tai Chi practice. I like to think of these concepts as the “9 Pillars” as each one is necessary in order to provide the support necessary to […]
Here is an excellent relaxation technique you can use if you have are having trouble falling asleep, feeling stressed out, or just want to tune in more closely to your own body to search for stress. Relaxation Technique Lie down on the floor with your hands at your sides Imagine that you are laying on […]
For today’s Daily Lesson I figured you can’t do much better than watching a demonstration by Master Chin who is my Sigung, which translates roughly to Grandfather or Master. He is my teacher’s teacher and one of the most knowledgeable individuals you will find anywhere on Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong. The power he […]
Sit still and disengage normal activities. Draw energy from the earth, Admit power from the heavens. Fertilize the seed within; Let it sprout into a flower of pure light. And let brightness open the top of your head: Divine light will come pouring in. Your mind is empty, Light seeps into your whole body. Sitting […]
Qigong Practice The first stage in developing a qigong practice is the ignition in the lower dan tien area (lower abdomen). First we start the ignition with strong fire. By strong fire we mean that we use strong intention and also synchronize the visualization with breathing. Our intention is fire. Our intention comes from our […]