Tracing, Pulling, and Locking - Three Precision Techniques to Develop More Chi

The phrase "a game of inches" is usually associated with horseshoes. But as many of you are noticing, Chi Development is a game of inches as well.

Here are three Tai Chi and Qigong techniques to help you explore the precision you need to reach your full Chi potential.

"Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice

Do you have pain and injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are they stopping you from getting benefits from your practice?

Learn how to work with your body - not against it - to develop a pain-free practice.

Two Imporant Practice Tips for Improving Your "Opening The Spine" Chi

Opening the Spine is one of the most beneficial practices we teach in Level 1 of the Complete ChiFusion Course. Given the large number of people who have back and neck problems in today's society, this Qigong pattern is especially valuable.

However, students have asked me about two unusual aspects of Opening the Spine. These aspects are "unusual" in that they differ from other "forward bend" exercises you may have learned from other instructors or programs.

Read about these two important aspects in this informative article.

Get Training Tips and Advice on our New Student Support Forum

Have a question about your practice? Want to meet other students and instructors, and get their advice? Do you have training tips or experience you'd like to share?

We now have a brand new ChiFusion Support Forum, where you can discuss any and all aspects of ChiFusion Tai Chi and Qigong.

Practicing Normal and Reverse Breathing in Your Tai Chi and Qigong

Of all of the abdominal breathing techniques found in Tai Chi and Qigong, the two most common among instructors seem to be "normal abdominal breathing" and "reverse abdominal breathing".

What are the relative benefits of each style? And more importantly, which should you use in your ChiFusion practice?

Find out the breathing practices you need for your health, stress relief, and chi development.

Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Health and Chi Development

How do you organize practice? How do you decide what material to work on and in what order during your practice sessions?

Read our tips on organizing your ChiFusion practice to increase the health, stress relief, and Chi Development benefits you get from the time you spend.

New Year's Resolutions - Turn Those "Wants" into "Goals"

Whether it's to lose weight, to get a better job, or to learn Tai Chi - this is the time of year every one thinks about New Year's Resolutions. But many of the New Year's resolutions we make in January are completely forgotten by March!

Here are some tips about turning those New Year's "wants" into goals you can aim for ... and achieve!

"Tai Chi Fist" - Using Practice Variations to Develop Chi Skills

Practice variations involve taking a series of movements, then creatively making changes in the movements to emphasize a particular skill.

I sometimes get the inspiration for these practice variations from some of the most unlikely sources. But one of my favorite practice variations was inspired directly by the full name of the art - Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan).

Tai Chi That Works (Part 2) - Here is a Checklist to Ensure That Your Practice is Bringing You Benefits

What should you do if your Tai Chi or Qigong practice isn't improving your health? What if your health condition doesn't improve, your doctor or chiropractor doesn't notice any differences, and you don't notice any body signals? Should you give up practicing?

Instead of abandoning your practice, first check these important points to make sure you are giving your body "what it needs" to improve. This checklist will ensure that you are getting "serious health benefits" from your practice.

Does Your Tai Chi Work? Three Important Signs That Your Practice Is Bringing You Benefits!

Do you practice Tai Chi or Qigong for your health? If so, do you know if it is really working?

When it comes to evaluating effectiveness, people that practice Tai Chi and Qigong for health actually have a more difficult time evaluating results than those who practice for martial arts.

Here are three important health "signs" that will show you if your Tai Chi is working!