A recording of the "live" January 2021 Qi Chat. A discussion on the purpose of Qigong, engaged practice, the basics and some advanced ideas followed by a Qigong practice that we will do together as a group.
Introduction 4:20
Purpose of Qigong 5:20
Engaged practice 9:15
Basics of practice 11:20
‘Advanced’ ideas 15:30
Let’s practice! 20:30
Opening exercise 24:15
Parting the Clouds 29:00
Tiger Emerging 34:10
Cloud Hands 40:00
Horse stance 46:20
Routine all together 51:15
Participant Questions 60:00
-Parallel feet
-Frozen shoulder
-Tense low back
-Stroke recovery
-Head position
-Space under the arms
-Stiff legs when not moving
-How to release tension caused by weakness
-Why do I get hot/warm during practice?
Closing remarks 1hr 10min 20sec
A recording of the "live" Qi Chat from December 2020. A discussion on the various aspects of "Self" and how it relates to Qigong practice.
The Parts of Self 10:48
-nature
-personality
-character
The Eight Immortals 23:20
Challenges to our Nature 26:00
Challenges to our Personality 28:40
Challenge...
A recording of the November 2020 "live" Qi Chat. Jeff discusses nine principles of Qigong practice - ideas beyond the movements to help your Qigong practice develop and deepen. Choose one or two at a time to focus on. The nine principles discussed are:
1) Alignment (11:53)
2) Loosen the body - “...
A recording of the "live" October 2020 Qi Chat. Jeff discusses longevity through the perspective of science, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong. Learn the value of "adding Life to your years" rather than simply adding more "years to your life."
Topics include:
- Simple things that can suppo...
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