Qigong is really meant to be practiced with no goal or expectation in mind, after all, when we have expectations, we can become disappointed. Daoism teaches us to release all expectations and to surrender to “The Dao” or the natural
Work and Play from a Daoist point of view
How many times have you been at work thinking “I don’t want to be here right now, I’d rather be somewhere else”? It’s natural to have this feeling. When we live in the dualistic world of “work” and “play”, we
Daoist Principle of Wu Wei – “Non-Doing”
Non-Doing. It’s a Daoist thing. And often mistranslated and misunderstood, non-doing sounds pretty lazy! Daoism is actually the science of how the universe works (and us included, since we are part of it). We’re starting to learn that Daoism dates
Students and teachers
“Sometimes the student is the teacher. Sometimes the teacher is the student.” In Qigong, we don’t place any importance on titles, levels, achievements, etc. All those ideas are concepts of the ego, man-made labels to place us into categories in
Daoist Method of Eliminating Stress
Qigong and breathing exercises help us to relax and sense inner tension we have in our body. The more sensitive we become to this, the sooner we can recognize stress and tension affecting us and we can adjust to it. If we don’t see stress coming on and
Realize Where you Come From…
Consider Chapter 14 of the “Dao De Ching”: Look, and it can’t be seen. Listen, and it can’t be heard. Reach, and it can’t be grasped. This passage, of course, speaks of the mysterious source called “The Dao”. However, since
Qigong in Everyday Life
You’ve heard me say that Qigong is a way of life, not just a practice. We call it a practice because the only way to learn the art is to practice it. It becomes a way of life once you
What’s Your Favorite Kung Fu Move?
Oftentimes we think the complex something is, the more effective it is. This is absolutely false! As my Sifu used to say, You’re just steps away from enjoying all content in our site. Become a Premium Member to unlock all
Follow Your Own Appetite
I attended a Daoist gathering a few weeks back and talked with some incredible people. I wanted to share one of the great moments of the event. A Daoist Priest named Liu Ming from Oakland was speaking on the roots
How Does Qigong Facilitate Weight Loss and Digestion?
Qigong is more than just the outward forms that are usually associated with the practice. Real Qigong practice happens inside the body, and involves proper breathing, proper mind state (detached from expectations and results) and the ability to truly relax.