I usually only answer questions from clients.<\/p>\n
But every now and then I get a spare nano-second and I like to dip into my general mail bag and reply to any interesting questions I find in there.<\/p>\n
So let me share this question I got from John yesterday (not his real name).<\/p>\n
My comments will follow:<\/p>\n
Hello Marcus<\/p>\n
I am interested in your qigong course and have a couple of questions. Is your method of qigong easy to learn without an instructor (referring to your online course)? <\/p>\n
For many years I have heard qigong teachers say you shouldn’t lift weights if you practice qigong which stopped me from pursuing it because I enjoy lifting weights. Is there any truth to lifting weights interfering with qigong development based on your knowledge?<\/p>\n
Thank you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hello John,<\/p>\n
For many years I was one of those Qigong teachers who said if you practice Qigong you shouldn’t lift weights. <\/p>\n
But not anymore.<\/p>\n
The philosophy is that Qi finds it harder to move through tense\/large muscle.<\/p>\n
From my own direct experience I simply don’t believe this to be true.<\/p>\n
For the last two years I’ve been training 3 times a week using calisthenics – I’m talking heavy lifting using my body as the gym.<\/p>\n
I have not noticed and detriment to my Qi development – in fact quite the opposite.<\/p>\n
The human body has evolved over millennia to benefit from 3 types of physical exercise:<\/p>\n
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- Walking – We all spend too much time sat down<\/li>\n
- Heavy lifting – I recommend keeping your workouts to 30 – 45 mins max.<\/li>\n
- Sprinting – my preference is High Intensity Training<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Since adding these three types of exercise to my life I feel stronger than I have in 20 years, I’m fitter and I don’t look like I’m 3 months pregnant any more!<\/p>\n
Look, I believe you practice Qigong to enhance your life, not restrict it.<\/p>\n
I believe if you enjoyed doing something before becoming a PERFECT Qigong Playa, you can continue to do it after. <\/p>\n
And you know what?<\/p>\n
I’d expect you to be even better at it because of your Qigong practice.<\/p>\n
I believe if you combine Qigong with exercise and nutrition you’ve got the ultimate system for living a happier, healthier and longer life.<\/p>\n
I covered this subject in great detail in this post: Qigong and weight loss<\/a><\/p>\n
Having said all that I would recommend you leave a minimum 30 minute gap between your PERFECT Qigong practice and your weight lifting.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/p>\n
Because you must approach your Qigong training in a completely different way to lifting weights.<\/p>\n
With regards to your other question:<\/p>\n
Is PERFECT Qigong easy to learn without an instructor?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The answer is yes.<\/p>\n
How can I be so confident?<\/p>\n
Because the reason I created the Qigong Secrets Home Study Course (QSHSC) was so people who – for WHATEVER reason<\/em> – were unable to learn directly from a good Qigong teacher, could still learn skills based Qigong.<\/p>\n
In fact I felt so strongly about this project, I had to resign from my position as Head Honcho in the UK for a well known world-wide school. Because it has a zero tolerance approach to using online tools for teaching Qigong.<\/p>\n
Now is the QSHSC better than learning from me directly face to face?<\/p>\n
No.<\/p>\n
Your common sense tells you that’s not possible.<\/p>\n
But the QSHSC is built upon my PERFECT Qigong system.<\/p>\n
7 simple steps that take a beginner systematically, step-by-step through the 7 stages for practicing authentic, skills based, Qigong.<\/p>\n
I made it as simple as I could and no simpler.<\/p>\n
Plus if you get stuck, you can write to me and ask your Qigong questions via the client only email you get once you join.<\/p>\n
Sound fair enough to you?<\/p>\n
If so you can take a two week trial for only $4.95 and find out if what I say is true.<\/p>\n
Go here next:<\/p>\n
EnjoyQigong.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Bye for now<\/p>\n
Marcus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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