Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is a martial art transcending physical movement. It is a holistic practice […] The post Introduction to the Six Harmonies of Taijiquan first appeared on Sifu Peter Eves ..read more

-Bridging Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Science- The concept of Qi, central to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and practices like Qigong, has long been a subject of fascination and skepticism in the Western scientific community. However, the emerging field of bioelectricity offers a compelling framework for understanding Qi from a scientific perspective, potentially bridging the gap between these two worldviews In the ancient practice of Qigong, the concept of Qi (or Chi) is central to understanding health, vitality, and healing. While rooted in traditional Chinese medici ..read more

Relaxing Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure with Qigong Blood Pressure Cuff Introduction: If you’re one of the millions battling high blood pressure or hypertension, you know how frustrating and concerning it can be. Medication helps, but adding a gentle mind-body practice like Qigong could be a game-changer for getting those numbers down naturally. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers – the systolic pressure (top number) over the diastolic p ..read more

ShiBaShi Movement 10 – Cloud hands From the last push the mountain movement with the left hand turned over one finger at a time, the arm and hand are left extended with the waist to the right. The right hand resting on the side of the pelvis is moved outward slightly from the body. From this point, with the knees still bent, the waist is now turned to the left with the arms simply ‘tracking’ – as seen in the image above. This is the classic cloud hands as seen in Taijiquan. Once the waist is turned as far as it goes the upper hand is turned palm down and the hands swap positions. The right han ..read more

Burnout at work Introduction I hear this word used a lot today, not only in my health practice setting but more frequently in social settings. People feel burnout in their jobs, work, relationships, carer roles, or in life generally. This has been greatly exacerbated since the pandemic especially here in Victoria Australia where we experienced extended lockdowns. In my work as a remedial massage therapist, I have observed over the last decade, that patients seem to have a chronic baseline of stress which they have normalised. What does this mean? It means they have become unaware that they are ..read more

Introduction: Taijiquan or Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has gained immense popularity worldwide. It is renowned for its slow, flowing movements and emphasis on relaxation, balance, and harmony. However, Taijiquan encompasses two distinct aspects: one focusing on relaxation and health benefits, and the other on internal martial art techniques. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between Taijiquan as a practice for relaxation and health and Taijiquan as an internal martial art, shedding light on its unique characteristics and benefits. When people consider Taijiq ..read more

Holistic Health: Welcome to today’s blog post, where we delve into the transformative world of Taijiquan and its profound impact on our overall well-being. In this post, we explore the holistic benefits of Taijiquan, encompassing the nervous system, cardiovascular health, respiratory system, and the bones and muscles of our body. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery as we uncover the secrets of this ancient Chinese martial art and meditative exercise. From the tranquil flow of Taijiquan’s movements to the deep connection to the breath, this practice offers a harmonious integration ..read more

Qigong – Alleviating Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression: A Holistic Movement Approach Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals battle with the challenges of fatigue, anxiety, and depression. These conditions not only affect our physical well-being but also have a profound impact on our mental and emotional states. Having been through Covid-19 lock-downs and all the fear and hysteria around it in the last few years, mental illness is at an all time high. Depression and anxiety has become a major problem, especially in young people here in Victoria, Australia, which arguably ha ..read more

Introduction Qigong is a powerful mind-body practice that has been used for centuries to promote health and well-being. While physical movements and exercises are an important part of qigong, the practice also places a strong emphasis on the power of the mind. In fact, mindset is a key component of qigong that can help to enhance the effectiveness of the practice and promote greater physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the power of the mind in qigong and how mindset can improve your practice. We will discuss five key mindset techniques that can hel ..read more

We completed the last movement, Gaze at the Moon, with the hands returning to just in front of the Dantian with palms facing up. Starting position for push the mountain To commence Push the Mountain, bring the hands back to the body such that the wrists rest on the bony protrusions of the pelvic girdle. They should rest there naturally. This is the starting position for the hands. See the picture above. Now, with the right hand, turn it from palm facing up, to palm facing outward such that the fingers are pointing vertically to the ceiling. The palm should be relaxed and slightly ‘dished’, don ..read more