It was about 25 years ago that I discovered Qi Gong. I wasn't actually looking for it but never the less, it found me! I can say for sure that taking it up and practicing Qi Gong daily has been the best decision I have ever made. Like me many people come to Qigong not in the best of health. I had been suffering with ulcerative colitis for many … [Read more...] about My biggest lesson I’ve learned in practicing Qi Gong
7 Tips to Becoming stress free (And a Freebie)
• Do you wake up in the morning feeling tired and worried? • Do you find it hard to focus with the endless mental chatter? • Are you feeling emotionally drained and like you are constantly just getting through life rather than living life to the fullest with abundant energy and happiness? Then you are not alone. When I first saw … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Becoming stress free (And a Freebie)
How to Ditch Stress today: 7 Experts Reveal Their Best Tips
The No.1 question that I get asked all the time is "How can I ditch stress once and for all?" There are an amazing number of ways we can learn how to ditch stress and on this blog we focus on tai chi, qi gong as well as meditation and mindfulness. These have helped me to completely turn my life around and regain my health along the way You only … [Read more...] about How to Ditch Stress today: 7 Experts Reveal Their Best Tips
How to Practise for Success
When we look at an experienced Tai Chi player flowing effortlessly through the movements of the Tai Chi form it is understandable to imagine that it's quite easy to do. On the surface it looks like a fairly simple activity but it's when we actually start to learn that the reality can be a little more challenging! It can seem quite a mountain to … [Read more...] about How to Practise for Success
The Secrets of Standing Qi Gong
When I first heard about standing qi gong from my teacher many years ago I thought I had miss-heard her. Up until then I had always thought that it was always done whilst moving. How wrong I was! Standing qi gong or Zhan Zhuang is an ancient Daoist method that is found in all the internal arts of Tai Chi, Hsing Yi and Bagua. It's a … [Read more...] about The Secrets of Standing Qi Gong
7 Powerful Stress Busting Habits of Tai Chi
Have you ever watched a musician or performer at the top of their game and wondered how they make what they do look so easy and effortless? I love watching inspirational performers who have mastered their craft and as a result can bring out soul inspired performances that touch us at the deepest level. So how do they get to be so good? What is … [Read more...] about 7 Powerful Stress Busting Habits of Tai Chi
Discover your own healing power
At last after a couple of months now, Maria and I have settled into our new house. It has been a very busy time, but we are now no longer living out of boxes and we don't have to spend ages searching for stuff only to find it was in the first box! (If only I hadn't rushed!) This is entirely due to Maria who is amazingly organised! I have never … [Read more...] about Discover your own healing power
Finding our true voice
I feel so fortunate that often during the week I get to drive through some beautiful countryside on the way to my tai chi classes. However it is when i'm wandering through the forest or across the south downs that I feel a strong connection to the surroundings. I like to take my time and really SEE. I love to just sit and contemplate an amazing … [Read more...] about Finding our true voice
