Wear away or Waste away? If you do not move, your body will wither and Waste away. But if you move too much and too vigorously, your body will Wear away! How do you find the right balance?! Qigong teaches you how to move the body harmoniously; it teaches you how to nurture the body with movement. If you don't use it you will lose it! But there is a certain point where you need to stop or take a step back. Laozi said in Chapter 9 of the Dao De Jing: Better stop short than fill to the brim. Over-sharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can pr ..read more

Qi/Energy is the currency of Life. It governs all life activities. How are YOU spending the gift of life? In one sense it's a gift because of its mysterious origins. In one sense its a currency because every moment you can choose how to spend it. What actions and behaviours are YOU investing in? Invest in yourself! A cell knows how to open itself to the outside world and how to let go of the things that burden it. This principle is the same and the same natural laws span across the different scales of magnitude of life all the way to the immensity around us. When we turn our attention inward ..read more

To address the secrets of Daoist Martial Arts we need to first define the terms ‘internal’ and ‘external’ martial arts. We then need to explore how the development of health relates to Daoist Martial Art practice, discuss the methodology behind martial arts such as Tai chi and compare it with Qigong and take an in-depth look at the essence behind the widely recognisable Yin-Yang symbol and how it applies to these practices. Please stay tuned, I guarantee it will be worth it! What is the difference between 'Internal' and 'External' Martial Arts? ​Both types have a lot in common because the b ..read more

Qigong is based on movements that nurture and strengthen the various body systems by harnessing the natural biological processes of the body. A good example of this 'movement principle' is the heartbeat and breathing; when they stop, life stops! Even when the body stops moving and everything slows down, such a during sleep, the heart continues beating and the chest continues its rise and fall. If we were to examine sitting at a desk like we would examine a Qigong exercise, Four Main interesting aspects are revealed: 1. Lack of movement: This causes a reduction of blood and qi circula ..read more

Although in its current state modern science cannot directly measure/detect Qi, it is still possible to study the effects of Qi or more specifically, study the effects of the understanding of human body according Traditional Chinese Medicine based on outcomes from treatments and experiments. Below is a list (and Links provided) of Scientific studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi, Qigong and Tai chi. • Evidence and Mechanism of External Qi in Chinese Medicine (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acu.2007.0524) o The patient reported continuous and steady improvement in the 3-month pe ..read more

Relevance of Martial Arts in Daily Life Are Martial Arts an outdated remnant of a more barbaric past, now more a form of entertainment, exercise and tool for emotional purge or can Martial Arts have profound and Life-changing effects on one's self-development, growth and everyday life and thus be truly acknowledged as an Art form of the Body and Mind? Is there any use to Martial Arts that translates to functionality in the modern world, such that learning how to punch or kick can help you to do your job better and have better relationships? Aside from the obvious self-defence applications, c ..read more

The Biggest Challenge of your Life...IS Your LIFE! Every little challenge that you come across is not a challenge to overcome; it is a call to Master yourself. Don't get distracted; don't get discouraged! When we practice Qigong we not only master movements. More importantly we learn to Master the Internal Principles of the movements! This is called "Inner Work". The external movements when backed by inner work have SUBSTANCE. Without the internal principles the exercises are just...body movements! To Master your Life, Master Yourself. To Master Yourself, master the tools that you can use t ..read more

Remember that clearing your mind is not an On/Off switch!  Most important things to consider: 1. Meditate regularly: Results accumulate gradually over time. Inner stability needs nurturing and grows with attention. 2. Don't expect that your mind needs to be completely clear straight away: This happens over time with practice. 3. Start with the amount of Clarity that you have: You might notice that during meditation you get moments of inner silence. Start with this! Maybe it lasts 30 seconds and then several minutes pass before you realise you lost it. Work on expanding the 30 secon ..read more

1. Write down your goals clearly and put them somewhere that you can see them each day. If life is busy and you have a lot to do and think about, it is easy to forget your goals and stay on track unless you have a way to remind yourself and stay focused 2. Get rid of things that are slowing you down! If there are habits or things in your life which only drain you of enegy and distract you, it's time to drop them! 3. Implement ways to increase your energy levels: Staying focused and getting things done requires a lot of energy. Nuture your energy by doing exercises that cultivate qi and pr ..read more

Chapter 12 of the Daode Jing by Laozi:  "The five colors blind the eye. The five tones deafen the ear. The five flavors dull the taste. Racing and hunting madden the mind. Precious things lead one astray. Therefore the sage is guided by what he feels and not by what he sees. He lets go of that and chooses this."   - Translation by Gia-fu Feng & Jane English - ---------------------------------------------------- It is certainly an ominous set of lines contained in this verse which state that colours blind the eyes, sounds deafen the ears and essentially the senses are degener ..read more