Is the Chi in Tai Chi the Same as Qi in Qigong?
Is the chi in tai chi the same as qi in qigong? No — two different Chinese words that only look alike once written in English letters.
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Qigong or Chi Kung? Same Word, Two Spellings
Qigong or chi kung — same word, two spellings, from two different systems for writing Chinese sounds in English letters. Neither is wrong.
How to Pronounce Qigong (And the Two Sounds That Trip Everyone Up)
How to pronounce qigong: the two sounds — chee, falling, and gong, flat and high — that almost everyone gets wrong, and why.
What to Do When Emotions Come Up During Qigong
What to do when emotions come up during qigong: four plain steps — keep moving, keep breathing, don’t chase it, finish and close — plus why a held group field makes it easier.
Can Emotions Be Stored in the Body?
Can emotions be stored in the body? Not as objects waiting to be found — as qi that never finished moving. A non-clinical look at the child who lets go and the man who does not.
Why Do I Feel Unsettled After Qigong?
Why do you feel unsettled after qigong, hours after the practice ended? Usually it is not the emotion that moved — it is stopping mid-practice instead of closing properly.
Why Do I Feel Empty After Crying?
Why do I feel empty after crying instead of calm? A plain, non-medical explanation of 悲则气消 — grief scatters the qi away, and empty is not the same thing as peace.
Should You Let Yourself Cry It Out During Qigong?
Should you let yourself cry it out during qigong, or hold it back? Neither. The qi mechanism behind grief explains why pouring it all out spends what your practice just built.
Why Do I Bend Over When I Laugh?
Why do I bend over when I laugh and can’t stand up straight? A hard laugh empties your chest qi and your body folds to reconnect it with the dantian.
Why Do I Feel Angry During Qigong?
Why do I feel angry during qigong with no one to be angry at? Qi rushing upward on its own can bring anger with it. Here is the mechanism, plainly explained.
Why Do I Get Emotional During Meditation?
Why do I get emotional during meditation for no reason? The same feeling door that moves qi in qigong opens in meditation, massage, and yoga too.
Is It Normal to Cry During Qigong?
Is it normal to cry during qigong? Yes — crying is not a score. Here is why two people at the same level can cry every session, or never at all.