A Cosmic Shower of Qi
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
3M ago
I was standing there under what felt like a waterfall of cosmic energy. I could feel it cascading down from the top of my head to my feet. I’ve never been a religious person, but this experience felt undeniably spiritual. This was years ago when I first learned a qigong technique called the Cosmic Shower. […] The post A Cosmic Shower of Qi appeared first on Flowing Zen ..read more
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The History of Two Finger Shooting Zen
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
5M ago
I wanted to share some thoughts about One Finger Shooting Zen and its elusive cousin, Two Finger Shooting Zen. I’ve never written about this before, so grab a cup of coffee (or tea, if that’s your thing), and let’s dive in! Where It All Began: One Finger Shooting Zen I originally learned One Finger Shooting […] The post The History of Two Finger Shooting Zen appeared first on Flowing Zen ..read more
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Old-School Horse Stance Training Almost Killed Me – A Modern Solution
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
5M ago
Have you ever felt like you’re suffering through something, only to realize there’s a smarter, easier way to achieve the same results? That’s how I felt when I first learned the Horse Stance. I suppose all humans suffer one way or another, but traditional qigong masters had a talent for amplifying it with their training […] The post Old-School Horse Stance Training Almost Killed Me – A Modern Solution appeared first on Flowing Zen ..read more
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The Big Universe Qigong: A Hidden Gem for Deeper Healing
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
5M ago
In the vast repertoire of qigong techniques, the Big Universe (Da Zhou Tian, 大周天) probably doesn’t get enough attention. I myself am guilty of this. Even though I’ve practiced and taught the technique for years, I haven’t even written a single blog post on the topic. Let’s change that right now. What Is the Big […] The post The Big Universe Qigong: A Hidden Gem for Deeper Healing appeared first on Flowing Zen ..read more
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Healing Through Surrender: Try This Meditation
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
10M ago
Many qigong students experience a frustrating paradox: The more desperate you are to heal, the longer it takes. I’ve experienced this frustration myself in my own healing journey, and it breaks my heart when I see my students going through the same thing. In this article, and the accompanying meditation below, I’m hoping to shift your perspective so that you can get the healing that you deserve. The first step is to recognize that you are stuck in a Western paradigm. In the West, we’re conditioned to believe that more effort equals faster results. We’ve all heard phrases like “no pain no gain ..read more
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Metta Meditation: Unlocking the Power of Loving Kindness
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
1y ago
Yes, this is AI generated, but I think it’s pretty good! For years, I’ve taught a powerful and ancient tool that sometimes gets overlooked – Metta Meditation, also known as Loving Kindness Meditation. This practice, rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, is a game changer, especially when combined with qigong and tai chi. In this post, I’ll explain what Metta Meditation is, the research behind it, why it can profoundly impact your life, and how to practice it (along with a free guided meditation.) What is Metta Meditation? The term “Metta” comes from the Pali word मेत्ता. The early Buddhist sc ..read more
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13 Reasons Why the Small Universe (Microcosmic Orbit) is Awesome
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
1y ago
The Small Universe (Microcosmic Orbit) is awesome. Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced practitioner, this technique has something profound to offer. Let’s dive into why it’s more relevant today than ever. The Small Universe is a powerful and ancient qigong technique. I’ve written several blog posts about it, and this will be another in that series. You don’t need to read the previous articles in order to understand this one. In fact, this article might be better to start with. Nevertheless, here are the other articles: The Real Truth About the Small Universe Qigong 7 Secrets of the Sm ..read more
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History of Qigong: The Small Universe (or Microcosmic Orbit)
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
1y ago
The Small Universe. The Microcosmic Orbit. The Small Circulation. Believe it or not, all three of these terms are translations of the same Chinese qigong technique, called Xiao Zhou Tian (小周天). If you want to hear a native speaker, who may or may not also be a robot, pronounce the words in Mandarin, click here to go to Google Translate and then click the speaker icon next to the Chinese characters. Otherwise, you can listen to me do a B+ job of pronouncing the Chinese words: https://flowingzen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xiao-zhou-tian-pronunciation.m4a Today, we’re going to take a brief l ..read more
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Internal Power: How We Block It and How We Give It Away
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
1y ago
Note: this is a guest post by Heidi Magnus, a long-time student of Flowing Zen Qigong, and a qigong teacher in her own right. Internal power is a captivating and compelling force. But what is it, really? In movies, we’ve seen the hero who cultivates internal power before running up buildings and flying through the air. This fictional scenario is obviously romanticized, but we’ve all heard about the man who lifts a car off his nephew or the woman who fights off a polar bear with her bare hands. People with zero training can exhibit incredible, if momentary, power. What’s happening here? Is ..read more
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Don’t Make Resolutions, Make Habits: How to Get Healthier in 2023
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by Sifu Anthony Korahais
1y ago
Twenty-two years ago, I made a decision that would ultimately save my life. That decision was as follows: I vowed to practice a particular qigong exercise (called Lifting The Sky) 10 times every day, no matter what. This decision eventually led to a solid daily qigong practice – a practice that has managed a debilitating and life-threatening case of depression for over 22 years. At the time, it didn’t seem like a big decision. I mean, it takes less than 2 minutes to do. All I knew was that I needed change. I also knew what hadn’t worked for me in the past: Resolutions. It’s ironic because thi ..read more
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