Some say that if you'd do only one Qigong exercise each day it would be this one: Lifting the Sky. Since I am becoming older, I can believe it, because doing this practice fights the momentum of tension and gravity in the body while releasing tightness in the shoulders. Here are the steps. To begin, … Continue reading Lifting the Sky Qigong Practice
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Interesting News Feed
This is a news feed that I just discovered and will add to my regular reading. It is not your typical news. To describe it I would say it would appeal to a similar audience to that which Gaia TV appeals to. When I find something that I find worthy I like to share it … Continue reading Interesting News Feed
Ping Pong Could Save the World
When I read Pico Iyer's book about aging in Japan, "Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells", I discovered and envied that ping pong was a key element in his life that kept him active and social in his community. As most of us, I'd played in my youth and loved it then, and wished … Continue reading Ping Pong Could Save the World
Practice: 8 Brocades Qigong Routine
People had their "Covid projects" during their isolation. Mine was to learn and do a daily qigong routine. I did that seriously for a full year, adopting the practices of Master Lin of Spring Forest Qigong. Time has lapsed and since then with other activities, I've come back to qigong doing this wonderful 8 minute … Continue reading Practice: 8 Brocades Qigong Routine
Another How to Reverse Aging Study
This is an interesting how to eat graphic because it's a bit different than you usually see. Liver? Where is the fiber from grains? The volume of vegetables suggested is beyond what my body could handle, I do believe. Yet, there is some wisdom in the suggestions. Take what you like, and leave the rest. … Continue reading Another How to Reverse Aging Study
The Merits of Qigong Practice
Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a Taoist practice and tradition in which Qigong masters repeat movements which harness energy flow and target healing and health. Those who practice 30 minutes twice a day may have 50 percent greater longevity, increase physical traits such as bone density, reduce stress, and direct the chi energy through intention. … Continue reading The Merits of Qigong Practice
Drink Coffee Before Morning Exercise
Two things I've been doing lately that have shown some success for weight loss are: Drinking coffee prior to an early vigorous morning 45 minute hike (without food until after exercising) Incorporating an aerobic workout 1-2 times a week. I do 45-minutes of Tabata (20 seconds intense, 10 seconds less intense) As for coffee... Coffee … Continue reading Drink Coffee Before Morning Exercise
