Category: Qigong / Meditation

The use of the mind in Qigong is a very controversial topic. Some teachings emphasise it and others do not. However, much of this debate could be over a misunderstanding of the Chinese concept of …

Longevity is a common aspiration of all mankind. The pursuit of long life requires the health of body and mind. If we desire health, in addition to nutrition, medicine, hygiene, and exercise, we must emphasize …

It may sound like a fairy tale to diagnose illness without medical instruments or to cure it without medicine, but this is often done in China. Such miracles, are made possible by the application of …

“I do not believe in Qi!”, “It’s impossible!”, “I don’t believe you can move a person without touching them!”, “It’s all psychological!”. When I heard some people say those things, I thought to myself “Great! …

Qigong can trace its history back over 3000 years. How can exercises formulated so long ago still have a place in the modern world in which we live? Today, Qigong is recognised by many as …

Introduction to Chi Gong (Qigong – Khí công) Chi (qi) is an ancient Chinese term, which can be translated as energy. Like energy, the word chi is used in both abstract and concrete terms, and …

Why do human beings find it so hard to behave naturally? You look at any other living thing you care to name, be it a plant, an animal, even a rock can be more natural …