Warming Foods for Stiff Winter Joints, and a Morning Routine to Pair Them With
Cold mornings make many people with stiff joints reach for something hot to eat and drink.
Eating With the Seasons When You Practice Qigong: A Gentle Starting Point
Many people come to Qigong for the movement and only later notice that the tradition has opinions about food too.
How to Choose a Qigong Teacher When You’re New and a Little Stiff
Choosing a first Qigong teacher is harder than choosing a first gym class, because the movements look gentle and nearly identical from the outside.
What to Wear for Taiji Practice When Your Joints Are Stiff
If you are wondering what to wear for tai chi, the short answer is clothes that let your body move the way the form asks.
How to Breathe in Taiji Quan: Abdominal Breathing for Beginners
Most beginners notice the breathing question within the first few lessons.
A Ten-Minute Taiji Quan Practice for the Stress You Carry All Day
Stress tends to sit in the body as much as in the mind.
How Taiji Looks After Your Knees, Hips and Shoulders as You Age
Joints are built to move, and most of them get less movement as the years go on.
When Nothing Seems to Be Happening in Qigong
The Quiet Progress You Cannot Yet See Opening One of the most common questions I hear is: “I’ve been practicing every day, but I don’t really feel anything. Am I doing something wrong?” It’s an honest question. In today’s world we’re taught to expect quick results. We exercise to become stronger. We study to pass … Read more
The Art of Wu Wei: Living Without Force
“Nature never hurries, yet everything is accomplished.”— Lao Tzu Introduction When people first hear the term Wu Wei, they often misunderstand it. Some think it means doing nothing. Others believe it means giving up or avoiding responsibility. In reality, Wu Wei has very little to do with inactivity. It is the art of living without … Read more
The Two Clocks We Carry
Why Qigong Teaches Us More Than Time Management There is a clock hanging on the wall in my home. Like everyone else, I use it to organize my day. It reminds me of appointments, when to prepare meals, when to create Pinterest Pins, and even when it’s time to practice Qigong. That clock is useful. … Read more