What is Qigong? Qigong is an ancient system of exercises rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. They are designed to cultivate and influence “Qi” in order to improve the health and harmony of the mind and body. This is done by coordinating the breath with gentle movements and visualisation while standing and moving through set sequences. […]
Qigong: A Short Guide
Most people have heard of Tai Chi – that’s what all the old folks do in the park, right? – but far fewer know what Qigong is. This article should explain that, answer the most frequently asked questions about it, and most of all, show you why you should be doing it. What is Qigong? […]
How Tai Chi Became the love of my life.
How Tai Chi Became the love of my life. I had no idea what Tai Chi studies or Qigong classes would look like. I had been practicing yoga for the last 10 years with a varying degree of enthusiasm. I found myself becoming injured often, during my practice. I’d recently learned why: I am hypermobile. […]
Why I believe Tai Chi is the new yoga
Why I believe Tai Chi is the new yoga. Harvard medical cannot send me enough articles about Tai Chi. Titles such as “A sharper mind: Tai Chi can improve cognitive function”, “Discover the healing power of Tai Chi”, and “Proper posture the Tai Chi way” are filling up my inbox. I enjoy receiving these. It’s […]