Qigong is the practice of co-ordinating your movement, breath and mind to promote the free flow of energy (Qi) around your body. In this way the body can heal itself and come back into a healthy balance. One of the difficulties my students experience is how to focus during Qigong and stay relaxed enough to allow for the open flow of Qi. They often find it hard to balance the mind, the breath and the movement with the relaxation that is necessary in order to promote unimpeded Qi flow. This video on how to focus during Qigong will show you exactly how to do this.
Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong. She is also the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
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How To Focus During Qigong Practice
1. “Sloppy”, casual focus of your mind
Pay “sloppy” almost casual focus with your mind to what you are doing. Do not concentrate with a “laser beam” focus on what you are trying to do. Rather, pay fleeting attention to your movements and breath, then let it go.
2. Observe
Observe what is happening as though you are watching and playing no part. You are simply observing the exercise, the flow of Qi, the breath and sensations in your body.
3. Relax and breathe
All you are doing is allowing, making a clear pathway for the Qi to flow. You do this by relaxing. Relaxation is the key.
4. The Qi Reorders Itself
By relaxing the Qi reorders itself because you are not doing anything to block this from happening.
5. Health and balance are restored
Once the Qi has reordered itself this promotes the self-healing mechanisms in your body and mind so that your physical, mental and emotional health come back in to equilibrium.
Summary
If you focus too much, like a laser beam, all you will do is give yourself a headache. Don’t try to force things too much. You are not moving the Qi with your body, breath or mind. The more you try to force things to happen the more the Qi stagnates. You are simply relaxing and breathing, paying casual attention so that the pathways along which Qi can flow become more open, unobstructed and unimpeded. It should feel effortless, calm and relaxed. This is the whole essence of how to focus during Qigong practice.
What Do I Do Next?
So, now you know how to focus during Qigong practice why not give it a go by heading over to the Space To Relax homepage? There you can sign up to receive three free video lessons which will be delivered to you by e-mail over the course of a few days. Also, for a free audio meditation “Calm Your Busy Mind In 8 Minutes” scroll to the bottom of the Space To Relax homepage to sign up for that.
You can also head over to my free group on Facebook, “Space To Relax Free Group” and leave any comments or questions for me there. I’ll be happy to answer them. Also, by joining this group, you will receive regular Qigong articles and videos with useful tips about how to use Qigong to improve your state of health.
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What’s so interesting about Qigong is that not only does it benefit you but its influence reaches farther afield. Qigong can significantly improve your relationships and also cause positive changes in the behaviour of those around you. When you start to change for the better so do those around you! The reasons for this are what I’ll be talking to you about in this post which is Part 2 of the “Benefits of Qigong” mini series (To watch Part 1 click here).
Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong. She is also the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. These videos will benefit your health and prevent illness from arising in the first place. Also please give this video a “Like” if you learned something today. 🙂
The 3 Main Benefits of Qigong In Your Relationships
1. Fewer Arguments
Practicing Qigong means that you become less stressed and more calm (this is one of the main benefits of Qigong for you). The result is that you are less irritable, tired and overwhelmed. You are therefore less snappy and short tempered with your loved ones, work colleagues, etc. You become more pleasant to be around. Consequently you are far less likely to get sucked into arguments. Ask yourself, how much patience do you have when you are exhausted compared with when you are not?
2. You Are More Valued
Another one of the main benefits of Qigong is that by increasing your energy levels you have more motivation to get out there and do things with family and friends. They then feel more valued by you so they feel happier. Your relationship with them is improved, often far beyond any expectations you might have had!
3. You Inspire Others
When others around you see you being calm, relaxed, stress free, vibrant and energetic you inspire them to be like this too.
What Do I Do Next?
If you want to improve your relationships then practice more Qigong by heading over to the Space To Relax homepage. There you can sign up to receive three free video lessons which will be delivered to you by e-mail. Also, you can download a free audio meditation “Calm Your Busy Mind In 8 Minutes” by scrolling to the bottom of the Space To Relax homepage.
Why not share the video series and audio meditation with friends and family? If everyone is enjoying the benefits of Qigong then imagine how harmonious family/work life would be! Practice in a group with your family. Children love Qigong as they think it’s magic!
If you already practice Qigong then I’d love to hear about your experiences of how it has influenced your relationships. Head over to my free group on Facebook, “Space To Relax Free Group“. There you can leave any comments or questions for me and the other group members. Also, by joining this group, you will have access to Qigong articles and videos with really useful tips about how to use Qigong to improve your state of health.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. Also please give this video a “Like” if you learned much more about some of the lesser known (but super important) benefits of Qigong.
Most of us of heard of meditation but what specifically is Qigong meditation and how can it help us in our lives? This video from Dr Janice Tucker explains Qigong meditation for you and highlights some of the many benefits of Qigong meditation for your health and day to day life.
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Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
What is Qigong Meditation?
Qigong meditation is a meditation which can be still or moving. It involves the breath, posture and often simple, gentle movements. Qigong meditation helps to quiet your mind, make you feel tranquil. It also makes your body feel as though it is merging with the environment!
Qigong meditation focuses on relaxation so that you can calm the scattered thoughts in your mind. The movements and breath allow your Qi to flow much more freely, in an unimpeded way, around your body. When the Qi is doing this you feel much more relaxed, clearer, calmer and also energetic. Through regular Qigong meditation practice you will actually improve your state of health.
Because it is such a tranquil, quiet practice an interesting thing can also happen; you can be sitting for hours and it feels as though only a few minutes have passed by. For example, when I teach a Qigong meditation in my workshops that takes 15 minutes, my students often say afterwards that they feel as though only 5 minutes has passed by!
Qigong mediation alters your perception of time because you are so relaxed and enjoying being in the moment to the extent that you don’t feel the time passing!
How Can Qigong Meditation Help Us?
By allowing the free flow of Qi:
you feel calm and focused
scattered thoughts in your mind become more grounded
overwhelm is reduced
the stresses and strains of modern day living are easier to cope with
you feel much more able to take things in your stride
you feel much more energetic, with an underlying calmness
The result is that you become a nicer person to be around! People notice the difference in you when you are practising Qigong meditation regularly. This only has to involve an investment of a few minutes each day. You will notice that your relationships start to improve because you are giving off a much more “serene vibe”. People really will pick up on this!
When you achieve a calm mind:
1. Your sleep improves – we cannot sleep unless our minds are calm. If you have lots of thoughts whirring around in your mind it is almost impossible to sleep.
2. You are able to focus and concentrate much better during the day.
If you are interested in learning some free Qigong meditation then click on my Space to Relax homepage. Scroll to the bottom of the page where you can sign up for a free Qigong mediation called “Calm Your Busy Mind In 8 Minutes“. You can download the meditation to your laptop, tablet or phone. You can take it outside with you and practice in your favourite place in nature. You will notice in the very short space of time practising this meditation how much calmer and relaxed you feel so I invite you to try it!
Also, if you head over to my free group on Facebook, “Space To Relax Free Group” you can leave any questions for me there and I’ll be happy to answer them.
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This video from Dr Janice Tucker at http://spacetorelax.com/ shares with you where to find Qigong classes and the best ways in which to learn Qigong.
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Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong. She is also the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
Where Do I Find Qigong Classes?
Have you ever thought about learning Qigong but not known how to go about finding any Qigong classes near you? This is something I am asked about all the time.
1. Face To Face Qigong Classes
Many people would love to attend Qigong classes face to face with a teacher but it can be difficult to find a Qigong teacher in your area.
If you do find a Qigong class in your area this is a great way to learn Qigong, whether that be in night classes or workshops/seminars. This method of learning offers you close interaction with your teacher with feedback there and then. Your teacher can monitor you as you progress. This is one way in which I teach Qigong here in South-west Ireland.
2. DVD or YouTube
There are lots of videos out there online and to buy as DVDs. There is a huge choice of teachers and methods. However, the choice can be overwhelming, especially for a beginner. Also, you won’t necessarily receive feedback from the teacher so how do you know if you are doing the exercises correctly?
The other drawback here is that you often do not receive a structured programme of learning. Often Qigong is taught incrementally, starting with the basic, simple exercises and building up to more advanced methods. If you are watching DVDs or YouTube videos how do you know whether you are starting in the right place? How do you know you are progressing in the most healthy way?
3. Online Qigong Classes With Feedback And Support From A Teacher
By practising Qigong online you receive a structured programme of Qigong lessons. This usually starts with beginner exercises and progresses as you go through the course. Very importantly, you also receive guidance and feedback from your online teacher. This means you will feel confident that what you are doing is correct, every step of the way.
Online Qigong classes are perfect for those of you who want convenience and flexibility with your learning. You can practice from the comfort of your own home at any time of day. This is perfectly suited to shift workers carers of elderly relatives/young children or very busy people who are unable to commit to a set time and day of the week to attend live Qigong classes.
More Information
If you are interested in reading more about how to learn Qigong online to improve your health then click on my Space To Relax homepage. The Space To Relax online programme of video lessons are delivered weekly to you by accessing the membership site.
Also, you can you can sign up on the homepage for a FREE three part Qigong video lesson series and download a free Qigong meditation. This will give you a flavour of what learning Qigong online involves. I can support you if you head over to my free group on Facebook, “Space To Relax Free Group“. Just pop any questions in the comments box there.
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This video from Dr Janice Tucker outlines Medical Qigong and the other broad categories of Qigong.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you don’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. Also please give this video a “Like” if you found it informative.
Janice Tucker is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons.
What Are The Different Types of Qigong?
Sometimes you might find it confusing to read about the many different types and styles of Qigong which are practiced. However they fall into 4 main categories which I’ll outline below.
1. Medical Qigong
This is the one in which I am particularly interested, as a Chinese medicine practitioner. Medical Qigong is concerned with health, healing and prevention of illness. Medical Qigong is actually the basis for the other types of Qigong because if you gain a good grasp of Medical Qigong then you can use this solid foundation to practice the other types of Qigong.
2. Daoist (Taoist) Qigong
This type of Qigong is concerned with health, longevity and spiritual development.
3. Buddhist Qigong
This type involves cultivation of the body, speech and mind, protection against negative energies and many types of breathing exercises.
4. Wushu (martial arts) Qigong
This type is concerned with building body strength to make it resistant against attack. This is the type of Qigong you may have seen the Shaolin monks practising. It’s a fantastic practice for martial artists but also for athletes who are looking to so some type of strength training.
If you’d like to learn more about what Medical Qigong can do for you and how it can help you to improve your health then click on my website homepage here, where you can you can sign up for a FREE three part Qigong video lesson series and download a free Qigong meditation which will calm your mind in only 8 minutes. This will give you a flavour of what Medical Qigong involves.
Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking here so you don’t miss my regular videos which are full of useful health enhancing tips. Also please give this video a “Like” if you found it informative.
I’d love to hear from you so please leave a comment below or head over to my free group on Facebook, “Space To Relax Free Group” and leave a comment for me there.
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