Teaching Qigong

Qì Fields (part 2) – Qi, Space and Information
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Qì Fields (part 2) – Qi, Space and Information

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…

Kobl’s Experiential Learning Cycle in Qigong
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Kobl’s Experiential Learning Cycle in Qigong

Introduction The American psychologist, David Kolb is renowned in educational circles for his Learning Style Inventory which helps us to understand an individual’s learning process. The model is broadly based on the interaction of four key aspects of learning, namely: Concrete Experiences Reflective Observation Abstract Conceptualisation Active Experimentation While we are all likely to engage…

Marilia Blackburn on Classical Chinese Medicine and Zhineng Qigong
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Marilia Blackburn on Classical Chinese Medicine and Zhineng Qigong

Marilia Blackburn is a graduate of the Qigong Academy’s teacher training programme and a highly experienced acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine (amongst other things). In this conversation we speak about the differences between Traditional and Classical Chinese Medicine and how these work alongside Zhineng Qigong.

Beautiful Traps – being good at qigong
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Beautiful Traps – being good at qigong

There are many beautiful traps in the realms of qigong. There are many a cul-de-sac to get stuck in, and many a place to fool yourself that you’ve mastered the practice. In fact, you could argue that there are so many places to get stuck that it’s futile to try and avoid these traps and…

What to look for in a Qigong Teacher
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What to look for in a Qigong Teacher

In the words of the 19th century politician, poet, playwright and novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton: ‘The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.’ This rings particularly true when you consider Qigong. Qigong is not a dance to be learned, it is a tool…

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