This article, WUDANG SINGLE SNAKE MOVE QIGONG is part one of the series Introduction to basic Qigong for beginners. WUDANG SINGLE SNAKE MOVE QIGONGWITH OPEN AND CLOSEFIRE ELEMENT (HEART & SMALL INTESTINE) Opening a Qigong routine: Preparation.Stand in stillness before you begin. Calm the breath and allow the mind to become […]
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This article, WUDANG SINGLE TIGER MOVE QIGONG is part one of the series Introduction to basic Qigong for beginners. TIGER: ‘Tiger Washes His Face’ WITH OPEN AND CLOSE METAL ELEMENT (LUNGS & LARGE INTESTINE) Opening a Qigong routine: Preparation.With all Qigong practice, allow a moment of stillness before any movement begins. […]
WUDANG SINGLE TURTLE MOVE QIGONG WITH OPEN AND CLOSE WATER ELEMENT (KIDNEYS & BLADDER) Opening a Qigong routine Preparation.With all Qigong practice a moment of stillness is required before any movement begins. This allows time to calm the mind and the breath and to become present. Take your time with this […]
WUDANG 5 ANIMAL QIGONG OPEN AND CLOSE In any good Qigong form there is an opening movement and a closing movement. Although the physical movements may vary from routine to routine and some details and specifics will be different, the internal practice and theory should be more or less the […]
This online series “Six Healing Sounds Qigong (Liuzijue)” contains easy to follow videos of Qigong movements and exercises, accompanied by straightforward instructions. These movements are suitable for all ages and abilities to learn at home (always take your own circumstances and doctor’s advice into consideration!). The six sounds are: Six […]
Hip Rotations This is a daily ‘must do’ exercise for all! As simple as it may seem it is very effective at easing tension in the lower back and hips. This is particularly valuable for people who sit or stand still for long periods of time. As well as loosening […]
This is a fantastic little Qigong exercise for stretching and opening through the whole body, all the way from the fingers to the toes. It also introduces controlled breathing, in coordination with the movements of the body. It is a great ‘wake up’ exercise, filling the body with breath and […]
Shoulder & Hip Loosening with Body Rotation This exercise serves to loosen the shoulder and hip joints. We do this by guiding the movement from the lower part of the body and directing it all the way to the finger tips. When practicing Qigong it is important to be soft […]
The shoulders joints along with the associated bones, muscles and ligaments play a very important roll in the practice of Qigong and in our day to day activities. The shoulder area can accumulate a great deal of tension. This results in restricted movement and reduced strength, as well as causing […]
This wrist rolling exercise is designed to loosen the wrist joints. The exercise helps to promote softness and flexibility through the wrists, but if performed correctly, the exercise will work on movement and softness along the whole length of the arms, from the shoulders to the fingertips. As always […]
Introduction to basic Qigong for beginners Easy to follow Qigong exercises for the complete beginner Why start Qigong? More about Qigong Basic Qigong for beginners – free videos & instructions Recommended reading on Qigong for beginners Easy to follow Qigong exercises for the complete beginner Welcome to the ‘Basic Qigong […]
Ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan part 1: weekly courses There are many ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan.We have considered the pros and cons of some: Learning in weekly courses The most practical way to learn Qigong or Taijiquan is to regularly visit a school nearby and take part […]
It is estimated that there are around 10,000 various methods of Qigong (Chi Kung).
The title of a “teacher” or even a “master” or a “grandmaster” is not protected. Anyone can call him/herself “Qigong Master” or “Tai Chi Master” and open a school. So how to sift out the good ones? It is important to choose your teacher wisely. You should avoid hopping around […]
Tips – Prepare your trial lesson A good preparation is half of the pie! For your way to the Tai Chi / Qigong trial lesson, we have assembled a few hints and some questions for you to chew on. Try to look behind the façade When going to trial lessons, you […]
Taijiquan Training part 3 See also our other tips for beginners for Taijiquan Training on our Basics of Tai Chi site! Goal: Eliminate chronical or posture-related health problems Some illnesses or diseases may not respond to the more superficial exercises of a wellness-style Qigong or Taijiquan. Examples are old injuries which developed into […]
How to learn Tai Chi? Questions and Answers for Beginners What to wear? – Tai Chi Clothing Your Tai Chi clothing should be comfortable and your shoes should be supportive, but light. Tai Chi Shoes Too much structure on the sole of the shoes may impede the turning in of […]
Part 3 of a 3 part article by Wang Hai Jun, translated by Nick Gudge Chen and Chan Si Jin In the first and second parts of this article, published in the Summer and Autumn 2010 editions of this magazine, I discussed what I consider to be the first three […]
Part 1 of a 3 part article by Wang Hai Jun, translated by Nick Gudge Feng Song Many people spend years studying taijiquan but for most of them their progress is slow in gaining the skills of taijiquan. Part of this is probably insufficient practice, but a significant element is […]
There are many reasons for practicing Tai Chi and related arts and because of that there is a wide range of people who take up the art with differing ideas of what it is they think it is. There are a number of key tai chi styles and many variations […]