Oftentimes, the question arises at retreats and from students : “What is the difference between qigong and tai chi?” So, let us explore this question, understanding that this is a more complex matter than it seems and one that cannot be fully answered in a...
I am now on the road and already in Europe. I’ll be teaching soon and look forward to seeing everyone, especially for the Wu Style Instructor Training, something I have not done for about 10 years. If you can’t make the whole training I invite you to come...
Chi (or qi) is synonymous with breath in the Chinese Language. In combination with other words, however, chi denotes slightly different concepts. Qi gong, for instance, literally translates to, ‘breath-work’, but the scope of qigong goes much deeper into developing...
How do you go from Tai Chi student to Tai Chi teacher? The transition from being a tai chi practitioner to a tai chi teacher or certified instructor can take lots of time and practice. Anything that has any depth usually does. Add to that the esoteric or spiritual...
Spring is the time of the year when all is awakening, new and fresh. Having just come out of the winter, you plant the seeds that will sustain you for the whole year. So springtime gives you the energy to do. The spring brings out the energy of the liver, which can...
There are a multitude of benefits of qigong. Below is a list of some of the reasons why qigong is so effective as an exercise for our modern times. You can click on any of the following links to jump to a benefit lower on this page: Qigong Loosens the Muscles and...
