After a week’s rest over Easter, in a place like Lightning Ridge, away from the fast flowing river of modern life, I often find my mind pondering ideas like: “Train your Qi (chi) slowly, use your Qi (chi) fast.” “If you only train Kung Fu...
Qi (pronounced Chee), is the Chinese word for life energy, a vital force that flows through all living things. Qigong (pronounced Chee Gong) is a form of gentle exercise that uses different movements that are repeated a set number of times. They often stretching the body, increasing...
As we age our body degenerates. There is a loss of muscle power and the joints and connective tissues become weak and stiff. Our blood circulation stagnates and vitality decreases. Our glands function less optimally and our immune system fatigues. Rehabilitation and recovery times get...
Here are some classic Chinese proverbs that indicate the importance of exercise for good health and longevity. “Men are born soft and supple, dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry. Thus whoever is stiff and...
I recently noticed a post on one of our Facebook pages that gave a limited view of breathing. It described breathing as only involving inhaling, exhaling, and holding. Now, as a description of the physical mechanisms of breathing this is fairly accurate. But if you think this also...