Better Sleep with Qigong
How to Balance Your Chi for Deeper Rest During an episode of insomnia, someone said, “God gives you the sleep you need.” It seemed blunt at the time, but I got […]
Dragon Ball (aka “Qi Ball Exercise”)
This is an extended variation Joe created from The Dragon Ball (8th move in the 8 Trigrams). It’s meditation in motion, this form really takes focus and concentration. Dragon Ball […]
8 Silk Brocades for Body, Mind and Spirit
Benefits of the 8 Brocades Before we get to the video class, let’s look at the benefits of each form. 1. Raising Hands to Support Heaven — a great release after being […]
Rabbit (from 8 trigrams)
This is a special variation Joe created for extra purging. Organs: massages and purges the intestines for better digestion and elimination. Technique: Imitating the rabbit cleaning its fur, we prick […]
Spiral Palm
Spiral Palm is the 7th Form in 8 Trigram Qigong postures Organs: Moves in new Qi (chi) in spirals to Liver and Heart 1. The Mechanics of the Movement The […]
Butterfly
Learn the Form with Joe Watch Two Butterflies Dance into a Kiss 1. The Mechanics of the Movement The butterfly posture in Tai Chi and Qigong begins with the wrists […]
Eagle – A Powerful Qigong Form
Eagle Rising with Joe and Melissa: Organs: focus balance strength and vision, full body, works shoulder, letting go and releasing Benefits: For its resemblance to the powerful motions of an […]
Victory Pose
This remarkably simple move gets the good qi flowing, and has been done for thousands of years in every culture whenever we feel like we’re winning (a marathon, etc.). It’s […]
Arm Swing Routine – the triple arm swing
Perfect for when you’ve been working too hard on your computer or spent too much time on your phone. Let’s clear out that stagnant Chi! 1. The Mechanics of […]