Zhineng 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…

Detachment
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Detachment

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…

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…

The 8 Phrases (八句口诀 or bā jù kǒu jué)
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The 8 Phrases (八句口诀 or bā jù kǒu jué)

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,…

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