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Are you a Movement Collector

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:32 +0000

Are you a Movement Collector? When studying and practising Tai Chi and Qigong, consider "are you a movement collector?" It can be easy to fall into the trap of becoming one. A movement collector means when you have "completed" learning the movements of a Tai Chi form or Qigong routine, you are done and move...

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Tai Chi vs Qigong

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:04:54 +0000

Tai Chi vs Qigong When starting out as a beginner student, which practice is best to start with? Tai Chi vs Qigong. Find out the low down on each practice here. My suggestion is to give both a good try, over about six weeks each, and then practice the one you fall in love with....

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Is Qigong A Somatic Movement Practice

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:00:04 +0000

Is Qigong a Somatic Movement Practice? You may have heard of the somatics within the study of human movement and bodywork, however did you know that Qigong is one of the origins of somatic movement practice? At circa 5,000 years old Qigong was originally called Dao Yin pre circa 1960's, and is a health preservation...

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Managing Expectations in Tai Chi

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:18:16 +0000

Managing Expectations in Tai Chi Handy Tips for Beginners As a beginner Tai Chi student there are some key things to know before you start training, that will make the first steps into your Tai Chi journey much smoother. When you start a new exercise programme it is easy to bump into barriers that will...

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What does Qi Gong mean?

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:59:46 +0000

What does Qi Gong mean? This article explores "What does Qi Gong mean?" relating to the ancient mind body movement and exercise practice. One of the branches of Classical Chinese Medicine that was used by the Taoists around 5000 years ago as a health preservation system. Known for its slow movement, deep breathwork and focused...

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