Chi Kung
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
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…
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,…
Enjoying Practice
If you spend your time feeling comfortable both in body and mind, what do you learn? If you are in huge physical or mental discomfort, what do you learn? In both cases the answer is probably nothing. When we are in a completely comfortable state, we have a tendency to reinforce our existing paradigm, when…
How to get started with Qigong…
Ignoring the elephant in the room that is pre-recorded courses, books and other types of learning that lack the ability for the teacher to interact with the learners (we’ll cover this one in a future post)… The best advice that I can give is to ignore the warnings and grandiose claims of being the one…
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