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A Guide to Qigong Energy Gates, Centers and Acupoints: Part 3
In Part 1 and Part 2 we explored energy centers and gates. Now, let’s delve into some of the acupressure points, also referred to as acupoints. These are frequently recognized in qigong practices. The Importance of Acupoints for Qigong Practitioners Energy gates and centers along with a variety of acupoints are essential to maintaining a…
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2025 Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake
It is time to bid farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon and welcome the transformative energy of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice. January 29, 2025, kicks off two weeks of festivities for many across China, other Asian countries and around the…
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A Qigong Perspective on Living with Change
Change! Everything in our world, including ourselves, is in a constant state of transformation. As qigong students, we explore and embrace change through a unique perspective. Yet, despite our knowledge and experience, we often find ourselves resisting change. We sometimes expend our energy trying to devise strategies to avoid accepting change. Change can trigger fear…
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The Eight Verses of Zhineng Qigong with FREE Download
Be sure to check out the end of this article for your FREE download of the Eight Verses of Zhineng Qigong. Learning and practicing the Eight Verses is an integral part of the Zhineng Qigong system. Their main purpose is to help students become grounded, centered and aligned with universal energy. They are potent for…
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A Guide to Qigong Energy Gates, Centers and Acupoints: Part 2
This article is Part 2 in a 3 part series.  What are Energy Centers and Why are they Important in Qigong? Last month, we took a look at energy gates. Now let’s venture into energy centers and their importance in qigong. As explained in Part 1, energy gates, energy centers and a variety of…
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A Guide to Qigong Energy Gates, Centers and Acupoints: Part 1
This article is Part 1 in a 3 part series. What are Energy Gates and Why are they Important in Qigong? Energy gates, energy centers and a variety of acupoints are essential to the flow of energy within our bodies. It can be a surprise to Westerners to learn that we have these intriguing, and…
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The Qi Field and Receiving Universal Information
The term ‘qi field’ can sound mysterious when you first hear it. It is as important to gain an awareness of this ethereal concept as it is the physical movements of qigong. To fully embody qigong forms we must understand the underlying theories of energy. We can begin to demystify the qi field by understanding…
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Treasuring Summer’s Abundant Yang Qi
The longest day of the year has already come and gone. As we travel towards fall, each day is a few minutes shorter. At the moment of the solstice the dominant yang qi made the subtle shift towards the growing yin qi. Despite this, there is still time to reap the benefits of this summer…
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Summer, the Fire Heart Phase
In the Gregorian calendar the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, marks the first day of summer. It is a magical time that awakens our hearts to the beauty of nature which in turn encourages us to slow down and appreciate the present moment. In the Five Phase Theory of Chinese Medicine, summer…
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Discipline and The Art of Qigong Practice
How can we make our qigong practice into an art? Those I meet through qigong usually express a desire for a meaningful regular practice to support them in transforming their lives. We know that qigong undoubtedly leads to greater personal happiness and health, and that it increases our capacity to contribute to the wellbeing of…