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Qigong for Fibromyalgia

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

I came across this recent research on the effect of qigong practice on Fibromyalgia.  While the research was done using a specific set of qigong practices, the principles behind many common qigong sets should give similar results. You can read … Continue reading →

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Interesting article about electrical fields inside cells

Posted on June 9, 2012 by admin

Here is a link to an interesting article: http://www.colinandrews.net/Consciousness-Article03.html A lot of this sort of research is still in early stages, but is starting to provide fascinating insights into how our bodies work.  This then gives us greater understanding of … Continue reading →

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The ‘Give Freely, Receive Freely’ Experiment

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

I have decided to try an experiment, from now on I will be accepting payment by donation for all my clinical work.  There will be no set price, it will be up to the individual to decide how much they … Continue reading →

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Qigong and Creativity

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin

It seems that many creative types are attracted to qigong, in fact if you are reading this there is a high probability that you are an artist, musician or engaged in some other kind of creative endeavour even if only … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons why you should train low stances?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

Traditional animal kung fu styles are well known for its low, low stances.  To begin with these low postures can be quite difficult to do correctly and very tiring, you will likely feel awkward and slow using this kind of low footwork … Continue reading →

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Which foot forward and why?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

One of the first things a new martial arts student learns is how to stand, where to hold their hands to best protect themselves and how to position their feet to allow them to move easily and generate power for … Continue reading →

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What is Gong (Kung)?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

‘Gong’ or ‘Kung’ as it is sometimes spelt is a Chinese word often interpreted as ‘skill’; it is also often interpreted as ‘work’ or ‘hard work’.  The relationship between these two interpretations is interesting and insightful.  Skill in the context … Continue reading →

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How to find a good Qigong teacher

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin

It is important when you are beginning any new activity that requires instruction that you find a teacher with whom you are comfortable, and who can competently help you achieve your goals. Often this will take a little effort, but … Continue reading →

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Qigong Finger Bending Exercises

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin

‘Qi’, or energy, flows throughout our bodies bringing health and vitality whereever it circulates freely. The major pathways for this flow are called meridians and they extend from the top of our heads to the tips of our toes.There are … Continue reading →

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The Power of Thought

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin

I read an interesting newspaper article in the herald a little while ago (image included below). It got me thinking about Qigong and how it works in different contexts and applications. The article talks about researchers commercializing a device that … Continue reading →

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