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- Taiji (Tai Chi) vs. Qigong - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Jeffrey SmoleyThis is an oft-discussed subject, with a lot of misinformation being passed around. First of all, Taijiquan (this is the current official pinyin spelling) is a martial art, developed about 450 years ago by General Chen WanTing of Chen village. Chen village is near the northern Xiaolin temple. ...
Views: 9515(2 votes) - QiSei - Qigong Exercise Tools - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyDo it yourself QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts and Qigong tools. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out two ...
Views: 2471(2 votes) - Qigong For Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyThese are the forms used by Guo Lin to treat her own cancer, and used to treat the cancer of many others. If you have cancer, please consult with your primary health care professional before adding this to your treatment plan. The Guo Lin Walking QiGong: Starting position: From a normal ...
Views: 1950(2 votes) - Do It Yourself Weights For A Great Workout. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyThese are called QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts exercise devices. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out 2.5 ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - The Microcosmic Orbit - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jeffrey SmoleyThis is a classic Taoist Qigong Meditation method, with it's roots in India, for circulating and refining Qi via the circuit formed by the 'Governing Channel' from perineum up to head and the Conception Channel from head back down to perineum. Practicing the Microcosmic Orbit is a key step ...
Views: 4881(2 votes) - Choosing A Qigong Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyQigong is a lot more than a breathing exercise: "Qigong is the coordinated use of breathing methods, breath control, stances and movements (forms), acupressure, self-massage, visualizations and guided meditations to achieve specific goals: increasing the quantity and quality of Qi in one’s ...
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