Baduanjin „Wulao Qishang“ - The 5 weaknesses & 7 injuries
In this article I will dive a bit deeper into the 4th movement of The 8 Pieces Of Brocade.
The 4 Stages of Development
This is a categorization of the 4 stages of development through Qigong and Taijiquan.
Sit into the Kua & Sink your Qi
One of the first things to learn in Qigong and Taijiquan is how to “sink the Qi” and how to “sit into the Kua”.
Zhan Zhuang Qigong - Standing like a pole
Understanding Zhan Zhuang Gong as a practitioner of Qigong for health.
Yijin Jing Qigong explained - Muscle & Tendon Changing Qigong
This is part 2 of a little series that describes the Yijin Jing Qigong method.
Qigong Beginner Tips - Dizziness, nausea, headaches in Qigong?
Can Qigong cause dizziness, nausea or headaches? Don’t worry: Everything is gonna be okay!
The Inner Workings of Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong
Let’s see how the Yijin Jing principles apply to the practical training method.
How does Qigong work? - Tensegrity & Transformation
Regaining tensegrity in our bodies. - The beginning stage of the transformation through Qigong
Qi in Taijiquan - A Practical Guide For Practice
When we talk about Qi, we need to examine the meaning of the word carefully and in relationship to the corresponding art.
The Traditional Yijin Jing - A Martial Artist's Perspective
The Yijin Jing can transform even the smallest framed individual into a healthy and strong person capable of incredible feats of strength and willpower.
Embryonic Breathing - Preparation for Small Circulation Practice (3/3)
Embryonic breathing is a technique that allows you not only to cultivate, but also store Qi at the real lower Dan Tian, in the center of your abdomen.
Reverse Abdominal Breathing - Preparation for Small Circulation Practice (2/3)
Also called “Taoist Breathing”, this technique is more efficient in accumulating Qi and manifesting it in the physical body.
Normal Abdominal Breathing - Preparation for Small Circulation Practice (1/3)
Normal Abdominal Breathing is the foundation for many other Qigong breathing techniques.
The Mingmen - The Gate of Power & Vitality
In TCM it’s called the “Gate of Life” or “Centre of Vitality” but martial artists also call this point the “Gate of Power”.
Visualization in Qigong - The Double Edged Sword
The Why, How and When of the visualization technique in Qigong.
Demystified! - Standing Pole Exercise (Zhan Zhuang) for martial artists
Understanding Zhan Zhuang Gong as a martial artist.
A guide to understanding the real lower Dan Tian!
Function of the real lower Dan Tian in Qigong and martial arts.
2020 The new year of the metal rat!
Now it is time again, on January 25, 2020 the new year begins in China, this time determined by the metal rat.
