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Earth Balance Tai Chi Patreon Join our online Patreon community of Tai Chi and Qigong students. Learn at your own pace via video on demand classes, article resources and audio lessons. Patreon is your Tai Chi and Qigong hub to learn, connect and grow. Make a step towards improving health, happiness and longevity with mindful…
Tai Chi Student Review One of my students has shared their experience of learning Tai Chi and Qigong online in my live stream Zoom Classes. This student was new to the practices and currently attends both the Chen foundations live stream and the Qigong routine live stream classes. Online Tai Chi Student Review “I have…
Two Plates in Tai Chi The pelvic floor and diaphragm connection are important to consider in your Tai Chi practice. They are called the two plates in Tai Chi and are coordinated in movement and breath work. Spending time practising the connection will help develop your form and improve your posture. The principles that cover…
Self Sabotage in Tai Chi When starting a new hobby, like Tai Chi or Qigong, our minds can be our own worst enemy and will try to put all sorts of barriers in the way to stop us from leaving our comfort zone. This is a form of self sabotage. As humans, we like to…
Beginners Chen Tai Chi Learn the beginners Chen Tai Chi form via video on demand or downloadable MP4 files. The Chen Tai Chi 5 elements and 4 corners form consists of six movements to start your Tai Chi journey. Learn the signature movements in Chen Tai Chi, from silk reeling energy, to the body method…
Hibernating Bear Patreon Movement & stillness for chronic illness. Join our Hibernating Bear programme via our community on Patreon. Learn to live gracefully with your health baseline through online movement classes, relaxation sessions, natural health resources and connection with others. A private community group to support those living with chronic health, degenerative illness or a…
What is Movement Therapy This blog post explores the question “What is Movement Therapy?”. It is not just about moving your body. It’s about discovery, understanding, healing, acceptance and release through movement. Movement Therapy Movement therapy is an umbrella term for practices that use physical motion, movement and mobility to support bio-mechanical health, physiological health,…
Five Animal Frolics Course Qi Gong for Health Preservation The Five Animals Qi Gong / Wu Qin Xi is a Taoist physical exercise system of ten animal postures from the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. Where the characteristics, spirit and physical movements of the animals are mimicked. Associated with the five element phases in…
Summer Solstice Livestream Online Breath Work Meditation Thursday 22 June at 6pm UK time zone Join our virtual summer solstice gathering for a nourishing dose of powerful breath work. Learn to relax mentally, release physical tension and balance the heart-mind. The height of summer is governed by the heart and the fire element in Traditional…
Self Managing EDS Ehlers Danlos Syndrome / Hypermobility Syndromes Supporting the hypermobile mind & body Here are a collection of natural resources for people living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility joint syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder, to help self managing EDS. All are genetic collagen defects that have an affect on every aspect of life…
Qi Gong Principles What are the key concepts in traditional Qigong practice? Qi Gong is a term from the 1960s, historically known as Dao Yin. It is an ancient Chinese health preservation system dated 4-6000 years ago. Active Qi Gong is the widely known physical exercise system that is typically performed standing up or seated. Passive…
Nourish Through Breath Part 5 Qigong Breathing for Health The fifth part in this breath work programme looks at developing your breath work by combining whole body movement. The heavenly breath is a foundation Qigong practice that is co-ordinated with diaphragmatic breathing. You can also learn to train your breath to become slower over time,…
Nourish Through Breath Part 4 Learn breath work techniques for life long health. The next part in my better breathing series Nourish Through Breath Part 4, looks at the involvement of the pelvic floor when taking a full diaphragmatic breath. Exploring both the relaxing Buddhist breath and the energetic Taoist breath. Learn about balloon breathing and…
Nourish Through Breath Part 3 Buddhist vs Taoist breathwork. Welcome to my breath work course, this article is Nourish Through Breath Part 3. This part of the programme looks at the two main breathing techniques, known as the relaxation breath and the energetic breath. Discover the role of the diaphragm in each of these methods…
Nourish Through Breath Part 2 Teach yourself better breath work techniques for optimum health. The second part of my breath work programme, looks at the relationship between pain and poor breathing habits. Learn about the role of the diaphragm muscle when taking a full breath and what the best posture is when performing breath work techniques. …
