Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
This article is based on an expert interview with Frank Blaney, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.
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According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the amount of bio-electric energy or life force in your body. It’s believed that everyone is born with a certain amount of qi, but it’s also possible to develop and build up your qi through certain actions and lifestyle changes. In this video, Certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney shares the three main sources of qi and offers tips on how you can start developing your own qi.
Key Takeaways
- Everyone inherits a certain amount of qi in their DNA from their parents according to traditional Chinese medicine.
- Your qi is also based on your environment. How you eat, the air you breathe, and what kind of lifestyle you have can all impact your qi.
- Doing qigong can help build up your qi.
