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 […]
Spinal Energy Boost
Tap Earth’s energy and send it through your spine! This is even better outside on the earth or grass barefoot. Favorite
Dantians – how to store energy in lower dantian
Dantians are energy centers in the body. Qigong recognizes three primary vortexes of energy. Lower Dantian: 2 inches below the navel and several inches inside the body. Middle Dantian: the […]
Bear on Mountain in Qigong
“Bear on the Mountain” Postures in Qigong Contextual Symbolism: Adding “on the mountain” evokes a deeper layer of meaning. The mountain represents stability, elevation, and a higher perspective. Combining the […]
Swimming Dragon
This form known as the Qigong of longevity is a deep twist of the spine, aiding the water element and installing the diamond mudra (represents water). Using the opposing forces […]
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 […]
8 Trigrams – from the “I Ching” to Qigong
Do the 8 Trigrams with Joe Here. What are the 8 Trigrams of Qi Gong? The Eight Trigrams (Bagua) are central to Chinese cosmology, philosophy, and practices like Qigong and […]
Dragon Whips It’s Tail – with the Wave
The second and third pose of the 8 Trigrams are the Wave which goes seamlessly into Dragon Whips It’s Tail. This move combines the Wave in the second pose with […]
I Tried Louhan Patting for a Year — Here’s What Happened
Besides My Family Thinking I’m Crazy… I thought I’d be dead by now. Years of over-thinking and over-drinking left my organs in bad shape, especially my kidneys and bladder. Liquids […]