Tag Archives: Qigong

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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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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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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Hard Qigong – What Is It?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin

In a previous article I mentioned hard qigong and its ability to transform the shape and function of our bodies, and also the importance of having a balance between hard and soft in our qigong development. This month we will … Continue reading →

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Using the Twelve Health Exercises

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin

By now many of you have the book Qigong: Foundation Practices – Twelve Health Exercises from the Wah Family System, or have attended classes and learned the exercises contained in the book psychologist los angeles . I sometimes get questions … Continue reading →

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Horse Stance – 10 reasons you should do it!

Posted on April 18, 2010 by admin

Horsestance training – 10 reasons why you should do it. We’ve been spending more time in horse stance recently in fitness and kung fu classes at the North Shore Kung Fu and Qigong Health Centre, and some of you may have … Continue reading →

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Shape up for Summer with Qigong?

Posted on April 18, 2010 by admin

I read an article in the New York Times awhile ago about Qigong. It was wonderful to see qigong receiving such exposure as the article was positive and I’m sure many people who had never heard of qigong before probably … Continue reading →

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