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Asheville and my home area of Fairview were both slammed this past Autumn by the hurricane.   It has destroyed homes, injured and killed people and generally upset us in ways that we continue heal. I have noticed that all of … Continued

The ancient name for Qigong is Dao Yin.   Many Chinese words have several meanings.   And in this case Dao means to guide energy and Yin means to lead the lifeforce energy known as Qi (Chi).    So practicing this ancient … Continued

NEW CLASS FRIDAYS 9-10am Since starting my group class on Fridays, I have been attracting new students who might have been told, by their friends, doctors or healers that they should study Qigong.  But they are not quite sure what … Continued

I am starting a new group Qigong class on Saturdays 10:30-11:30am at Dragon Phoenix in North Asheville on Saturday April 1. All levels are welcome.  Dragon Pheonix is a beautiful space that provides a 30’x30′ class space and has plenty … Continued

Group Qigong Classes are starting in June every Monday 9:30-10:30am. The classes are held at The Alternative Clinic’s new home 119 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville.  The entrance is to the right of the clinic entrance.  The stairs will take … Continued

For more than twenty years I have studied Qigong with several masters.   They taught me that the key to the energy system of Qi was centered in the three energy reservoirs known as the Three Dantien. The Lower Dantien, the … Continued

Most of us are awake and able to watch the sunset.   This beautiful time of day is  often a colorful and peaceful ending to a day.   The daylight is replaced by a gradual darkening of the skies as the sun … Continued