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- Qigong and Mind Power - You Have The Power to Create Your Health and Your Reality! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Kevin HuffordDo you know how things happen, how they come about? Do you know how your mind works? Do you realize that you think in pictures? Everything you do starts out in your mind as an idea. As you are reading this you are putting the picture of letters together to form words that you hear and see in ...
Views: 3673(1 vote) - Smiling Qigong - Mind Power To Create Your Health And Desires - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Kevin HuffordToday I want to share with you a quote from Joe Vitale who is a self-help author, speaker and entrepreneur. Joe said, "You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully, and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own ...
Views: 2788(1 vote) - The Four Postural Must-Dos - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Adam ShapiroIn the practice of Qi Gong, an ancient method of health cultivation from China, you will often hear something similar to the following statement: The body is like a vase that holds water to nourish the flower. If the vase is tipped over or broken, water will leak and the flower will wither. ...
Views: 1973(4 votes) - Are You Being Held Back? Qigong, Newton's Laws and Getting Rid of Procrastination - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kevin HuffordDo you ever say to yourself, “I just don't want to!,” “I'm just too tired!,” or “I can do that tomorrow!.” Does PROCRASTINATION creep into your life and you just don't seem to get things accomplished? There was a German philosopher, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, that said “Seize this very ...
Views: 2828(1 vote) - 3 Easy Qigong Meditations - Every Day You Can Feel Better and Better - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kevin HuffordWhat a wonderful weekend and what a beautiful day it is today. Sun, leaves and 60 degrees, an awesome autumn day in the North East of the USA. Stepping outside this morning on my front porch I took a deep breath of the leaf scented fall air and said to myself “This is what feeling better and ...
Views: 3150(1 vote) - Benefits of Qigong - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr Laura UmferBenefits of Qigong First let me clarify that I am not an expert on qigong, but a student of the practice. There are many forms of qigong, which has been said to me the mother of tai chi, dating before 206 B.C., if not earlier. I have found a lot of conflicting information about the history. ...
Views: 2260(2 votes) - What is Qi - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sarah ShupeWhat is qi? We often hear the term interpreted as energy or life force. It is what makes up and animates our bodies. It is responsible for every function from our first breath to our last heart beat. It needs to be abundant and moving harmoniously throughout our bodies to prevent disease. ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - The Dreaded Cold and Flu Season – Using Qigong for Prevention and Quick Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Kevin HuffordQi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Knowing how maintain your Qi balance, create an abundance of qi, and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to preventing or recovering quickly from a ...
Views: 7394(3 votes) - 7 Breaths of Magic – How to Create Balance, Abundance and Flow Using Qigong - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Kevin HuffordKnowing how to balance, create an abundance and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to feeling good and maintaining your health. In “Traditional Chinese Medicine” you, as a human being, hold a special place in the grand scheme of things. You are an individual and unique manifestation of the ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - A Sigh of Relief – How to Reduce Stress Using Qigong Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Kevin HuffordQi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Qigong is the practice of breathing, movement, visualization and Affirmation that you can use to reduce your stress everyday. You can balance your qi, ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - Top 7 Tips to Improve Your Health Quickly and Feel Good Using Qigong - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Kevin HuffordQi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Every day you can feel and sense the energy of the Universe, the Earth and yourself. Knowing how balance your qi, create an abundance of qi, and maintain a ...
Views: 2123(2 votes) - Invest in Your Body, Mind and Spirit Connection for Success in Business and at Home - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonIn these times of economic challenge, people often wonder about how to effectively invest their financial resources. Yet, people often overlook the value of investing in their body, mind and spirit integration as a way of building prosperity. When we nourish and integrate these three ...
Views: 2598(2 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2416(6 votes) - Traditional Chinese Medicine—Ancient Medicine For The Modern World - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyEast is East and West is West, as the saying goes. But in medicine, at least, the two sides are meeting. Over the past few decades, acupuncture has become more and more widely known and accepted in the United States. Many people think acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are the ...
Views: 3129(3 votes) - The 3 Core Skills of Qigong That No Body Knows... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus SanterGive me 3 minutes and I'll explain why 98% of Qigong practitioners are wasting their time... Remember, Qigong is the art of deliberately managing your vital energy or Chi/Qi. Vital energy is the 'juice' that keeps you alive and allows you to do everything you do. Qigong is similar to ...
Views: 5813(2 votes) - Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) Clears the Lymphatic System - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonOften times, the stress of life and exposure to toxins in the environment can stress our lymphatic system. In Chinese medicine, the lymphatic is most closely associated with the triple heaters or triple burners, which can be thought of as an irrigation system of energy that disperses qi to ...
Views: 6108(1 vote) - Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) Clears Dampness and Stuck Energy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese yoga or qi gong (pronounced chi kung), is a powerful way to release the dampness and heat that summer time brings. Dampness and heat are states that can lead to health issues such as excessive weight, chronic fatigue, aggravation of inflammatory conditions, depression, anxiety, and ...
Views: 8525(2 votes) - Fear of Inheriting or Being Exposed to Disease: How to Find Courage and The Best Healer Within. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Raven Cohan"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ...
Views: 2400 - Strength that Comes not from Muscularity, but Tendon Power and Virtue. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Raven CohanAn article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link: http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion. The ...
Views: 5253(1 vote) - A series on breathing techniques to help you relax - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Kathy LevacHow Do You Breathe? Put your hand on your chest and a hand on your belly. Take a deep breath. Which hand moves more? The top hand or the bottom hand? When we are born we are belly breathers. Watch a baby breathe and you will see that his whole body moves, butespecially his belly. In ...
Views: 2460(4 votes) - Qigong And Leukemia - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Rev. Keith HallQigong has proven an effective treatment for inhibiting or destroying leukemia cells in mice and certain other types of human cancer cells. The studies here fall into two broad classes: in vitro and in vivo studies. Typically, the in-vitro studies involved randomly dividing the ...
Views: 3987(6 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandThe Chinese character for qi is the same as the character used for breath. When we breathe air we are breathing qi. In English when we breathe in, we inspire or "take in the spirit." Many ancient health practices focus on breathing. It is how we sustain life from minute to minute. It continues ...
Views: 2253(4 votes) - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - Acupuncture & Weight Loss: There's more to it than counting calories! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeremy CornishHave you been having trouble losing weight? Many people begin a diet and exercise program, but then lose their motivation or willpower when they plateau. If you feel like you need help achieving your weight loss goals, or you just can’t get through your plateau, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal ...
Views: 1866(4 votes) - Practical Energy Skills - Secrets of Building Thought Forms - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Michael CampbellDo you know this easy way to build your own thought forms? Read on and discover how to use this very useful energy discipline today. Energy can be built up and condensed into semi-permanent blobs of life force. These blobs of energy are generally referred to as thought forms, because they're ...
Views: 4574(3 votes) - Tantric Qigong, Taiji, Multiple Sclerosis and the Immune System - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallTantric Qigong, Taiji, Multiple Sclerosis and the Immune System Multiple Sclerosis is a condition where one’s immune system dysfunctionally attacks the fatty sheath that insulates nerves. Just like an electrical wire that has been stripped of its insulation, one’s nerves start to short out. ...
Views: 3552(8 votes) - Tantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallTantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow Mindfulness, which is often thought of as a Buddhist concept, is really about being Present. Presencing is one form of self-inquiry (which can be done as a meditation or as coaching) as is Tantric Qigong. These art forms are about getting out of your ...
Views: 2654(7 votes) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 10 - The Subtle Difference Between Tai Chi and Chi Kung - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from James LeePeople with breathing problem should practice with Tai Chi, to start with, is recommended rather than with Chi Kung. Tai Chi is a form of Chi Kung, but Chi Kung is not necessary Tai Chi. However, they both have something in common, the slow movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi has more ...
Views: 3115(3 votes) - Qigong, Immunity, and Influenza - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong, Immunity, and Influenza With debate raging over the efficacy and side effects of the H1N1 flu vaccine, which contains mercury (as thimerosal) and may contain other adjuvants, perhaps it is appropriate to consider carefully some natural alternatives to increase one's immune response. ...
Views: 2295(5 votes) - Beat the Flu: Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallNutrition to Increase Your Immune Response Garlic Fresh garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-bearing substance that acts as a natural antibiotic in addition to being a potent antioxidant. You can use garlic in cooked vegetables, sauces, soups, and stews. The trick is not to cook the garlic, ...
Views: 2480(8 votes) - Starting a Tai Chi practice - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Russell HatchHello All, It's great to see people picking up Tai Chi. I love the art and have practiced it for many years. However, Tai Chi is a deep practice and it can be easy for one to get lost in the beginning. I was thinking of what I'd tell myself if I could go back to when I started. Find a ...
Views: 1831(4 votes) - How does Tantric Qigong™ work? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallHow does Tantric Qigong™ work? It can be said that Qigong works by uniting heavenly and earthly energies. While Western science does not yet have a full explanation of how Qigong does this, it most likely that it works by amplifying your personal Chi (Qi, life force, vitality, Ki) by drawing ...
Views: 5010(5 votes) - Qigong & Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallFibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that leaves those afflicted with fatigue, painful ‘tender points,’ morning stiffness, and difficulties with sleep and the performance of routine activities of daily life. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition ...
Views: 2375(5 votes) - The ONLY Illness There Is... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus SanterThe Only Illness There Is By Marcus Santer I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will ...
Views: 2606(5 votes) - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
Views: 2848(4 votes) - For a Thoughtful Connoisseur of Healing and Developmental Arts - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Raven CohanDo you follow the most popular trend of self-development? Do you switch from one popular teacher to another and never commit to one system? Majority religions, healing systems and such always receive more 'press' than those which are more hidden by virtue of their own choice or due to not using ...
Views: 1688(3 votes) - Natural Stance - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Lama TantrapaNatural Stance, as the name implies, is the simplest way to stand naturally. A naturally balanced human body responds to the challenge of gravity by bringing itself to a stable position using its bone structure to support its weight and prevent falling. The vertical alignment of the ...
Views: 2374(4 votes) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 9 - Optimize Your Immune System With Chi Kung - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from James LeeNature only allows a maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune system; and this number must be maintained in order to be effective. A strong Immune System is not determined by how active the Immune System is; but by the amount of normal white blood cells present. The maximum number of ...
Views: 2242(2 votes) - The Old Myth About Chi - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from James LeeThe Old Myth About Chi The ancients once thought that 'Chi' was the primordial essence that compose all matters of the universe. In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), 'Chi' was defined as the function of the human body organs. Chi flow was considered that the functional activities of the organs ...
Views: 4473(2 votes) - Getting Outside: Seasonal Practice and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonMany times this is the slow time of the year for regular martial arts classes, people are on vacation or attending summertime events, but it is also a really good time to change up your training and get outside. While there are certain things that can be only practiced inside under controlled ...
Views: 2207(3 votes) - Do We Cause Our Own Diseases? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Bob EllalThe idea that we cause our own diseases comes from ancient societies that didn’t have any knowledge of bacteria, viruses, and genetics or of the dangerous effects of chemical and radiation pollution and poor diet. In ancient times, people thought that repressed or negative feelings could cause ...
Views: 1987(3 votes) - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 2948(5 votes) - Qigong for Health and Longevity - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Shawn PhillipsThe ancient practice of Qigong may be the modern day answer to much of what ails our present day society. Developed in Asia thousands of years ago, it is still practiced today by millions around the globe. This unique and simple spiritual practice is quickly gaining in popularity. Prominent ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - Unlocking the Chains Around the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from JoAnn AlbrechtTurning the corner to enter grounds of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon (CCCF), I had the most intense urge to sob, tears came up and I had to pull over and stop the car wondering what on earth was going on. I was happy to be going to an interview with the chaplain ...
Views: 2765(2 votes) - Yin & Yang in the Qi Dao Movement Practices - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Lama TantrapaWhen learning the basic Qi Dao movements, you will learn to use both hands, one performing the primary movement and the other performing the secondary movement. Qi Dao respects the philosophical principles of Yin and Yang common in Oriental schools of thought, which oppose as well as complement ...
Views: 1370 - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong (Qi Gong, Chi gong, or Chi Kung, ) is a system of Taoist exercise and meditation developed at least 4000 years ago in China. The word "qigong" perhaps can be best translated as "energy mastery." It is a method of balancing mind, body, emotions, and spirit through a series of external and ...
Views: 1684(5 votes) - How to Relax Your Heart Rate Using Qigong - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Randolph DirectoControlling the autonomic responses like heart rate is quite familiar to practitioners of Qigong.The difference between Qigong meditation and other types is that we utilise different kinds of "body breathing" techniques through the flesh and bones, especially when we induce proper "Qi" flow or ...
Views: 9433(6 votes) - Are You Suffering From "Chi Tolerance"? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonHave your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning? Students often find that their first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi. But over time, these sensations diminish or even ...
Views: 1800(2 votes) - "Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonDo you have pain or injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are injuries stopping you from getting benefits from your practice? Recently, Matthew, one of our ChiFusion students, and I had a discussion our ChiFusion Tai Chi Support Forum. Matthew has had previous knee ...
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