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Qigong for health and longevity – building a foundation

by Simon Boylan 4 Comments

The traditional Chinese meditative exercises of Qigong have been used throughout history in the pursuit of a healthy, long life.  To achieve this goal, thousands of different exercises have been derived that have been practiced by millions of people for thousands of years.  Many of these practices vary with the exercises involved and the eventual intent of the training, but all have their roots in the area know as the lower Dan Tien. [Read more…]

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The Art and Science of Qigong

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Qigong

Chinese civilization has been responsible for discoveries that have influenced the wider world for centuries.  However, one of the most profound products of Chinese thought is yet to penetrate the modern world.  It is the art and science of Qigong. [Read more…]

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How to create ‘flow’ in performing any task…

by Simon Boylan 15 Comments

Breathe slowly…

Breathe deeply…

Allow your body to relax…
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The importance of retreat…

by Simon Boylan 6 Comments

Spiritual Retreat

A couple of weeks ago I had the experience of going on a magnificent qigong retreat with Open Sky Qigong. Surrounded for 5 days by beautiful people in tranquil surroundings, having time to contemplate and cultivate, it was truly a wonderful experience.

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Filed Under: Blog, Meditation, Personal Development, Qigong Tagged With: connection, presence, relaxation, retreat, spirituality, stillness

Dance of the external world…

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Nature Meditation

Find a place outside in nature to practice your meditation.

Trees, grass, beach, mountains…

Anywhere of natural beauty, anywhere of peace…

Sit comfortably in a chair,

Allow your feet to rest firmly on the ground beneath you.

Breathe in deeply… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Meditation Tagged With: breath, connection, meditation, presence, relaxation, stillness

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