Jing, Qi, and Shen: The Three Treasures of Life
At the heart of this wisdom are the Three Treasures: Jing (精), Qi (氣), and Shen (神).
Together, they represent our essence, vital energy, and spirit. Each treasure is interconnected, reminding us that caring for ourselves means nurturing the whole being.
Why Do We Place the Tongue on the Roof of the Mouth in Qigong?
One of the small instructions that often appears in qigong practice is this:
“Rest the tongue lightly on the roof of the mouth.”
Pure Presence: Acupuncture, Qigong, and the Practice of Sustaining Energy
Find what brings you into presence.
Presence allows harmony to be felt.
Harmony allows energy to be sustained.
Grounded Presence: Learning Qigong with Adil Panton
Places and communities I thought I would remain connected to for years suddenly no longer felt aligned. One of those places was a center where I had been practicing qigong and tai chi. Over time, the management changed, and with those changes, the energy of the space changed as well. While the practices themselves remained valuable, something within me knew it was time to move on.