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How Qigong Exercises Are Different Than Other Activities – A Q&A for All Practitioners

So much excitement about qigong exercises because the increase in popularity has led to an increase in practitioners which has led to an increase in people sharing how they have benefitted from their...

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Why Lao Tzu Quotes Still Resonate with Us After 2500 Years – 39 of His Best

Imagine writing something today and still having someone quote you in the year 4700. Now, image writing hundreds of things and having them all quoted 25 centuries from now. What would you write on?...

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How to Choose the Right Qigong Meditation and 5 Techniques to Ensure Progress

Finally, the popularity of qigong meditation is spreading throughout the West as more and more people are benefitting from starting a practice. Despite having a deep history within many martial arts...

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Easily Understand What is Chi Energy With 12 Ways to Improve It

Recently after tai chi class I was stopped by a long time student who was frustrated by what he considered a complete lack of progress developing chi energy after years of study. I was heart-broken...

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Top Tai Chi Exercises for Specific Injuries and Illnesses with Videos

Most longtime tai chi students began their journey by practicing simple tai chi exercises to heal an injury, improve their health, or restore a sense of mental balance. When asked why they started...

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link to 3 Things to Know About Mantak Chia and How You Can Benefit From His Teachings

3 Things to Know About Mantak Chia and How You Can Benefit From His Teachings

For those of you wanting to learn how to develop physically, consciously, spiritually, how to heal, or build your internal strength, there is possibly no greater source than Mantak Chia. He is one of...

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Scott has been practicing and teaching tai chi and qigong since 2000. He is a lead instructor for the Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. His interest in the internal martial arts began after traveling in India and Nepal, and he has since traveled to China to train. Scott has published over 100 articles on tai chi with a focus on research showing the benefits of practicing.

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