In the practice of Qigong , the ancient Chinese art of cultivating life force energy (Qi), the balancing of Yin and Yang is foundational ..read more

Introduction to Qigong and Its Relevance to Heart Conditions Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and controlled breathing, has been a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Often described as a mind-body-spirit practice, Qigong is believed to enhance life energy, or Qi, promoting overall wellness. In recent years, it has gained attention as a potential complementary strategy in managing heart conditions. Understanding Heart Conditions Heart conditions encompass a wide range of issues affecting the cardiovascular system, which includes ..read more

I would like to talk to you about Qigong. In Perth Qigong is still to be really embraced and yet a regular Qigong class once or twice a week really can add so much to the quality of health and wellbeing in our lives. Learning to adjust to the world As we travel through our life journey gathering much, we learn how to adjust to the world as it “comes at us”. We interact, we gain knowledge and life experience, we work and accumulate possessions, friendships, new ways of being and relating in our world. We take on the ideas and constructs of our society and we build up a structure around ours ..read more

Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice rooted in tradition and healing, offers a unique approach to wellness that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. Among its many techniques, the concept of the "inner smile" stands out as a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace and enhancing overall health. Let's explore how you can grow your inner smile through the practice of Qigong. Understanding the Inner Smile The inner smile is a Qigong meditation technique that involves smiling inwardly to various organs and systems within your body to promote happiness, balance, and health. It is based on the ..read more

Hi people, This blog is all about how to start into the practice of Qigong as a beginner, it can be a bit daunting getting started with a practice like this so how best to begin the practice? Ideally you would find a local teacher and try a few classes in your area and see if you like the way Qigong is being taught by them and if it resonates for you. Bear in mind there are thousands of different forms and styles of Qigong so finding both a style and a teacher that is right for you can be tricky. Failing this there are a multitude of wonderful online teachers offering really comprehensive ..read more

There are so many elements to staying healthy and often we will focus on just one or two elements of Qigong classes to stay well. Maybe we have friends who do lots of exercise and look great, this might draw us to stepping up our exercise routine to look as good as they do. Or we read a bunch of on the benefits of good nutrition for longevity and decide – right its all about diet, I’m going to really eat well and learn as much about good nutrition as I can. Then there is mindfulness and meditation, staying calm and emotionally balanced and we notice how those around us who meditate ..read more

The definition of chronic pain is: “Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years. The pain may be caused by inflammation or dysfunctional nerves. The primary symptom is persistent pain that lasts weeks to years.” As someone who has practised Qigong for many years and who is in their mid 60’s I have plenty of experience of dealing with chronic pain within my own body and helping other people with chronic pain. I would like to share with you that Qigong has been revolutionary in helping me in dealing with chronic pain. Firstly, I would say that if you suffer from any form of chronic pain, yo ..read more

Qigong is literally the art of working with energy. Qigong has practised for thousands of years in China and the health benefits of Qigong are many! This ancient exercise and healing practice is all about cultivating energy and vitality in the body by harmonising movement, breath and focused intent (Yi). Qigong has a variety of rejuvenating effects and is recognised widely for its ability to increase energy and vitality levels whilst inducing calmer mental and emotional states. The Three Treasures In Qigong practice we are working on harmonising the Three Treasures The Jing (or essence ..read more

I have been asked by students, does Qigong help you to lose weight? The answer is a large and emphatic YES! Qigong can on many levels be a fantastic tool for weight loss. Traditionally when we think of exercising to lose weight we visualise high intensity gym workouts, or pounding the pavement for hours on end to burn off those unwanted kilos. How does Qigong help you to lose weight? The movements in Qigong are designed to stimulate the meridian energy lines in the body, which in turn activate and stimulate the organs involved in weight loss. The stomach, the liver, the gall bladder the ..read more

Qigong has been practised in China for thousands of years and Qigong benefits have been well documented over the millenia. There are many peer reviewed medical studies showing the efficacy of Qigong classes as a powerful healing tool for balancing out a multitude of health conditions. In China, Qigong classes are available in many hospital settings and Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine are offered as healing tools alongside modern medicine. For over 5000 years Qigong has been practiced in China and handed down from master to student. There are over 3000 different forms of Qigong whic ..read more