Qigong Blog

Staying motivated with qigong practice is one of the most common challenges practitioners face — especially in the early months. Two large-scale studies tracking over 5,000 people worldwide identified which motivation strategies actually produce results, and which ones don’t. Here’s what the research found, applied to qigong practice. What Doesn’t Work The studies, run by…

If you’re practicing real qigong — not just qigong form — one of the most common mistakes is practicing multiple exercises in a single session. This page explains why that undermines your results, and what to do instead. The Mistake: Treating Qigong Like a Sequence of Forms A common question from newer practitioners goes something…

The ideal way to learn qigong is directly from a qualified teacher. But that’s not always possible — travel, cost, family commitments, and geography all get in the way. For the many people who are serious about learning qigong but can’t learn in person, an online course is a genuine and worthwhile alternative. It helps…

In PERFECT Qigong, the R stands for Relax — and one of the most powerful tools for achieving genuine relaxation is Smiling from the Heart. It sounds simple. It is simple. But the science behind why it works is worth understanding, because it changes how you approach the practice. What Science Says About Smiling There…

One of the most common points of uncertainty for qigong students — new and experienced alike — isn’t how to practice. It’s which practice to commit to. Which exercise set. Which teacher. Which style. With a tradition spanning thousands of years and dozens of schools, the options can feel overwhelming. A simple decision-making approach, borrowed…

Yes — qigong can be learned without direct access to a teacher. You don’t need special equipment, athletic ability, or a lot of time. Many people have built a genuine, beneficial qigong practice entirely through self-directed study. But there’s an important distinction worth understanding before you start. The Difference Between Form and Qigong Qigong has…

Qigong is widely considered safe — and for most people practicing foundational exercises correctly, it is. But the honest answer to “can qigong cause harm?” is yes, under specific conditions. Here’s what determines the risk, and how to stay on the right side of it. 1. Not All Qigong Carries the Same Risk Qigong covers…

Most people know qigong as a practice for physical health and stress reduction. Fewer know that in traditional Chinese medicine, courage and confidence are directly linked to the health of a specific organ — and that targeted qigong practice can strengthen both. Here’s how it works. The TCM Basis: Da Dan and the Gall Bladder…

Setting up a daily qigong practice is straightforward — maintaining one is where most people struggle. If you’re finding it hard to stay consistent, you’re not alone. Here are 10 strategies that have worked for practitioners of chi kung (also written as qigong) over the long term, drawn from over a decade of daily practice.…

If you could distil qigong practice into two words, they would be these: relaxed and gentle. Not powerful. Not precise. Not effortful. Relaxed and gentle. Here’s what that means across every dimension of practice — and why getting it right changes everything. Why Relaxed and Gentle? Qigong works by promoting the smooth flow of Qi…