What you want you get! This was an oft repeated phrase from one of my teachers, but it really should come with a warning: Be careful what you wish for… Building on the ideas presented in part 1 and part 2 of this blog series; the idea of qi needing direction in order for it…
Following on from the ideas presented in Qì Field (part 1), the second factor that has helped me to come to terms with the idea of the qì Field in practical and accessible ways is the model of: Qì, Space and Information The model of Qì, Space and Information is not always well received, so…
You know that thing when stuff just gets a bit too woo woo? Well that’s how I felt about the idea of qi fields for a long time… Before I go any further, I should say that the Qi Field is a central tenet of Zhineng Qigong. Although the concept undoubtedly exists within other practices,…
Have you ever experienced something that exposes a profound level of understanding with a mind-blowing level of simplicity? Sometimes this can happen when someone inadvertently gives you the missing piece of a puzzle, but on other occasions it is a beautifully distilled insight that is shared, the kind of insight that hides its depth within…
Having recently returned from retreat, I find myself reflecting on the nature of detachment. I guess the burning question in my mind is: At what point does an individual’s ability to stay centred and calm tip over into self indulgence and, ultimately, a detached state? As with so many things, there seems to be a…
There are some things that are better learned through application and experience than through discussion and research. To me, wú wéi is one of those things. Often translated as non-action, the concept feels somewhat at odds with the busy modern society that we inhabit. In many ways it is the antithesis of modern day life,…
A while ago I was attending a workshop run by one of my Chinese teachers, who asked: On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your level of qigong? I remember thinking; I guess I’m around a 7, but then he went on to say: …considering level 6 is enlightenment Needless to say, my…
Chinese poetry is not something I am particularly conversant with, but at the core of Zhineng Qigong is a poem known as the 8 Phrases and it has fascinated me for years. As with all great poetry, the 8 Phrases continues to unfold and provide greater levels of insight the more you work with it,…
Sometimes, we find a gem within a familiar practice. It’s not that the gem has been disguised or concealed, it’s more to do with experiencing things from a slightly different perspective. The clarity that I have experienced through the perspective of the 16 character of Zhineng Qigong has unearthed many of these gems for me,…
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