What Is The Best Way To Practice Qigong?
I often get asked what the best way is for practicing qigong. And I have several answers to the question. Here they are:
- Practicing is better than not practicing. I say this to emphasize the idea that you get no benefit from not practicing.
- That being said, if you can practice at a consistent time every day it will help. Partly this is because developing a regular habit supports the progress you’re making. For many people this will be in the morning, first thing on arising. You’ve done your practice for the day and kicked off your day by increasing your balance, energy and focus. What’s not to like?
- Sifu Lew had us start practicing twice daily – once first thing (and I mean first thing) in the morning and once before bed. This is a great way to begin and end your day.
- Be mindful when you practice. If you remember from an earlier post on “mind,” letting yourself become totally absorbed in the movements gives them additional power and effectiveness.
- Avoid overdoing it. Some people, particularly beginning students, think that if a little is good, a lot is better. Not necessarily so with qigong practice. In fact, using the “pieces of paper” analogy from before, it’s actually better to do just a bit at a time, but be consistent with it over time.
Hope that helps!
Be well,
Dr. Bruce
