shaolinwahnamtcApr 113 minThe Wood ElementSpringtime is the season of the Wood Element. Learning to live in harmony with the element of a season sets you up for health all year long.
shaolinwahnamtcMar 163 minOn Being PliableLearning to be mentally flexible is one of the most important ways in which Qigong can enhance our lives.
shaolinwahnamtcFeb 162 minOn Luck and Good Qi FlowCan Qigong practice really make you luckier? It sounds crazy but yes. Read on to find out how.
shaolinwahnamtcJan 53 minThe Water ElementA few months ago, I wrote a post on the Metal element and its predominance during the fall season. I love writing posts like this because...
shaolinwahnamtcDec 1, 20213 minYin, Yang, and Seasonal ChangeIf you’ve ever taken my classes, you know that beyond just teaching Qigong patterns, I explain a lot of concepts from Chinese medicine...
shaolinwahnamtcOct 13, 20212 minThe Season of the Metal ElementFall is in full swing, complete with falling leaves, pumpkins, and too much talk of politics. Everywhere you look around you, you can...
shaolinwahnamtcAug 24, 20212 minOn Managing ExpectationsReal, meaningful change takes time and effort. There’s not a pill you can take, not a performance-enhancing outfit you can buy, not a...
shaolinwahnamtcJul 16, 20212 minThe Horary ClockWhat is the horary clock and how does it help us understand how to manage our health?
shaolinwahnamtcJun 23, 20212 minWhat's New at Shaolin Wahnam Twin Cities?The latest updates from Shaolin Wahnam Twin Cities!
shaolinwahnamtcMay 22, 20212 minEyes Open or Closed?Another common question I get a lot from students just beginning their Qigong journey is whether or not their eyes should be open or...
shaolinwahnamtcMar 22, 20212 minWhat Should I Practice?What should I practice? Yes! Okay, that’s easily the worst answer I’ve ever given to a student’s question, but alas, this is such a...
shaolinwahnamtcJan 12, 20212 minPracticing Qigong in Dark TimesI had a completely different blog post all queued up and ready to post, but much like so many happenings of the previous 12 months, the...
shaolinwahnamtcDec 18, 20203 minInternal Force in the Shaolin ArtsA special thanks goes out to the student who requested that I write this blog post. It allowed me to delve deeper into this special skill...
shaolinwahnamtcNov 23, 20202 minFinding Gratitude in 2020Last year I wrote a post about discussing Shaolin training with family members over a holiday meal and how to be okay with them not...
shaolinwahnamtcOct 27, 20203 minPut Crap In, Get Crap OutForgive me for stepping away for a bit. I was, like most of you, outside enjoying the summer. The shifting season allows me a little more...
shaolinwahnamtcJun 2, 20202 minAll Healing Starts From the HeartAll healing starts from the heart. Almost a decade ago, in what seems like another world now, I had the privilege of attending a Qigong...
shaolinwahnamtcApr 29, 20202 minCultivating ResiliencyThere’s a song I really like by the band Cold War Kids with a chorus that expresses how great the singer is doing in an extremely...
shaolinwahnamtcApr 8, 20203 minThe Shaolin Eight Eye ExercisesI screen, you screen, we all screen for…screen time? As our world has become increasingly connected in the past decade, I’ve always...
shaolinwahnamtcMar 25, 20202 minTime to Reflect, Time to SowTime, time, time. A precious commodity which was once in such short supply for me, is suddenly now in abundance. As human beings, we’re...
shaolinwahnamtcMar 19, 20201 minAn Update From Shaolin Wahnam Twin CitiesI’m now over a week late with this blog post and so much has changed profoundly. The whole world is reeling with the ramifications of the...