Eccentric Exercises Build Muscle Twice as Fast: with examples
How to Get Fit with Half the Effort Most think that lifting weights is the best way to get “ripped,” but it turns out lowering weights builds muscle twice as […]
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 […]
Elements of Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal, as Relating to the Organs in Qigong and TCM
In traditional Chinese medicine, various emotions are related to the organs. So an organ getting out of balance could simply mean there’s too much of one emotion. Here is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fit in her 90’s, Women Credits Health to a Simple Bouncing Exercise
Maybe Wellness is Easier Than We Think… I first learned about this “miracle” exercise from a woman still fit in her 90s. She credited her vibrant health to a “bouncing” […]
Bear Searching – from 8 brocades
Bear posture helps bring new energy to the heart and lungs, increasing longevity and overall health. In Qigong, the “Bear” is often associated with movements that embody strength, groundedness, […]
Yin Massage
Yin Massage Qigong Form Benefits The Yin Massage Qigong Form is a gentle practice designed to cultivate calmness, restore energy, and promote balance within the body. It works by harmonizing […]