Qigong
"Qigong is for everybody!" by John Jordan-Cascade
(NOW AVAILABLE via amazon.com: buy the kindle e-book)
Reflecting on Qigong's journey from ancient China to the modern world, this ancient practice stands as a testament to the human quest for health, balance, and spiritual fulfillment. Its adaptability and relevance in the 21st century highlight its timeless wisdom and enduring appeal.
This brand new offering from Cascade Digital Works is an excellent foundational overview to help you get acquainted with the fascinating world of Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, breathing and movement in a completely unique way! We explore the visual and cultural elements of Qigong and compare the practice of Qigong to other movement and health practices like Tai Chi and Yoga. From Qigong's historical origins and philosophical foundations, to the variety of practices of Qigong, to the quickly growing popularity across the globe, people are finding Qigong brings a wide range of health benefits. "Qigong is for everybody!" covers it all in this compelling, compact read!
One of my favorite Qigong routines to start the day off with a positive flow of Qi:
Qigong for Uplifting Mood and Energy with Jeffrey Chand
If you are feeling down, blue, or heavy, perhaps this Qigong routine can help! This is a simple Qigong routine that is centred around the exercise "Wild Goose Flying."
Visit Jeffrey Chand's YouTube Channel, Qigong For Vitality, and subscribe!
Yoga
Books to explore
The 9 Best Yoga Books of 2023 (verywellfit.com)
By Ann Pizer, RYT
Best Overall: "Light on Yoga" by B. K. S. Iyengar (Author), Yehudi Menuhin (Foreword)
Best for Beginners: "The Yoga Beginner's Bible" by Tai Morello (Author)
Best Illustrated: "Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
Best Inclusive: "Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses For Every Type of Body" by Dianne Bondy (Author)
Best Memoir: "Poser: My Life in 23 Yoga Poses"
Best History: "Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice" - Audible Audiobook – Unabridged By Mark Singleton (Author), Benjamin Crow (Narrator), Upfront Books (Publisher)
Best for Pregnancy: "Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation" - Paperback – by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa (Author), Cindy Crawford (Introduction, Foreword)
Best on Modern Yoga: "The Goddess Pose: The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West" (Paperback) By Michelle Goldberg
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World Yoga Institute
The World Yoga Institute offers courses, information, practices and experiences that help the individual student realize and unify the limited aspects of self.
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About founder, Rae Indigo
The Five Tibetan Rites: Anti-Aging Secrets of the Five Tibetan Rites
by Carolinda Witt, Peter Kelder
The Five Tibetan Rites increase vitality, energy, and health. They improve mental clarity and focus, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and strengthen the body. They can be done anywhere, at any time, and take just 10-15 minutes per day to practice.
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Qigong Master
by Markus Gann - Dreamstime.com
Woman practicing yoga in Indian Hampi temple
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