Walking skills for fall prevention and moving in balance.

For those of us who are able to walk, we tend to take the process for granted. Mindless movement from place to place.

However, walking is a process with many parts, that when they are functioning right, all is good. When there is an issue, things can go quickly wrong.

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Practice slow and prosper

For those who practice Tai Chi or other martial arts for self defense. Do you ever practice your forms / katas at super slow motion speed?

When the moment in time is fluid

Qigong is great for so many things, and one of them is helping you learn to be in the moment.

Being present is often an overused word of the decade kind of thing. But in this art, it is true, and should be practiced with each session you do.

Getting to the root of sinking, easier said than done.

Do you practice rooting, drinking, driving your energy and weight deep?

Years ago, my first sensei gave me a great demonstration of the power of the practice.

Cats, Qigong and structural support

So, I love to discover new ways to use my environment to aid in my Qigong practice. The other day, I used my almost 10 month old, 11.5 pound cat to assist me.