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The Difference between Qigong and Neigong
When it comes to traditional Chinese practices for cultivating energy and improving health, two terms that often come up are Qigong and Neigong. While both practices focus on harnessing the body's internal energy, known as Qi, there are distinct differences between the two. In this blog post, we will explore the dissimilarities between Qigong and Neigong and shed light on their unique benefits
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Tai Chi And The Wrong Shoes
One of the first questions I’m often asked by new students is, “What do I wear for class?” The answer is pretty simple: wear comfortable-fitting clothing and flat, trainer-like shoes. But then the subject rarely comes up again. Actually, the right shoes for tai chi class is an important discussion. Because if the footwear is wrong, you could cause yourself injury. If you have spent much time looking at trainers within a sports shop, you’ll know that not all trainers are equal. They vary a lot, not just in price, size and aesthetics but also in function. The good news is that finding the right tai chi footwear is easy…
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Are You Missing The Point?
It’s hard to oversell Tai Chi. Certain aspects of Tai Chi have been around for thousands of years. There’s a good reason why it’s stood the test of time. The list of benefits is wide-ranging and tai chi is a richly researched exercise, linking it to help with insomnia, stress relief, depression, improved heart function, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, balance, muscle strength, joint health and so much more. One of the things I love about Tai Chi is the depth; we can learn a simple form and that can be enough for us – the benefits can still be enjoyed. But if we want more, there’s a whole world to discover; a notion of where the name “Tai Chi Globe” came…
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Bits of Wisdom: How can Qigong help Parkinson’s and other neurological disease – Mingtong Gu
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Iron Body
Like a Qigong superpower, Iron Body is probably the most well known. In the video linked below is a show called “Fight Science”. They conduct a scientific experiment to see just how Iron Body really is. Don’t try this at home!
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Qigong and Tai Chi Quotes
Photo by Cristofer Jeschke on Unsplash “You possess the ability to tap a bottomless well of physical and psychic energy…. With it, you can harness the magickal power of the universe. Yet most of us unknowingly block the flow of this power, and live out our lives not reaching the potential that we could achieve if we only knew how.” “Qigong is a jewel that has many facets.” “Qigong is the art and science of refining and cultivating internal energy.” “Stillness and action are relative, not absolute, principles. It is important to find a balance of yin and yang, not just in qigong, but in everyday life. In movement, seek…
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Father Of Tai Chi
Tai Chi’s origin is shrouded in mystery, legends, and myths and is widely debated today. While the accounts vary and evidence point in different directions, the stories help to immerse ourselves into the philosophy. Who is the father of Tai Chi? Let us explore the varying accounts, beginning with the oldest attribution, here in part 1. Zhang Sanfeng (pronounced Jhan(g) San Fong) was a legendary figure in Chinese folklore, an enlightened individual who was in harmony with nature. He was one of the most highly regarded of the real people who became immortals, second only to Lü Dongbin. One account states Zhang was born in 1247 near Longhushan Mountain and…
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Empower Yourself Using Tai Chi and Qigong
Science doesn’t know everything. But it is beginning to understand what ancient Chinese wisdom has understood for a very long time. Tai chi and qigong are powerful. No matter who you are, they can empower you. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, healthy or frail. They can make a vast and surprising difference in your life. Too few people in our area understand this. In my personal experience, there’s a big difference between a) the number of people practising tai chi and qigong, then b) the number of people who would benefit. Why? Is it because you don’t want a calm mind and boundless energy? Is it because…
