What is Qi?
Chinese culture speaks about natural energy as qi. Qi is in our food, in the air and in everything small and large. Qi is the energy that runs through our skin, muscles and organs. It can be increased and stored which is the goal of Qi Gong practice.
Qi Gong has its roots in ancient Taoist temples. Qi Gong was and is still used to heal and enliven the body and even known to extend one’s life. Taoism is a three thousand year Chinese philosophy based on living peacefully and in harmony with Nature with the ultimate goal of achieving the realization of oneness with all Life.
Learning qi gong is like learning to play a piece of music or reciting a poem. Each note or word follows one after the other. We learn the sequence and then capture more of the meaning and the flow. After a time we can feel and express the nuances with our voice and mind that appear with each note or word or in-between them. The feeling takes over and each time there are new elements. The magic that is a poem or a piece of music is the same in qi gong. You will learn to feel and direct qi with more and more skill.
THree Treasures Qi GOng
In China, the three treasures refer to three specific qi energies They have distinct names: shen, the spiritual force; qi, transformational energy and jing vital essence. Each of these has its own residence in the body.
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My History
I began my study in New York City with Dr. Feng. On first meeting him, I was struck by his extraordinarily joyful appearance. At the time Dr Feng had established reputation in the City as an amazing Qi Gong healer. This is how we met when I witnessed one of his treatments.
After practicing Feng style Qi Gong, I met Master Chen, Hui X’ian in 2001. Soaring Crane Qi Gong was the creation of Master Zhao Jin Xiang.and practiced by millions in China and Asia. Chen, Hui X’ian is one of his senior students and main promoter in America. She came to the very village where I live, Ballydehob Ireland for four years which is a curious tale in itself. After five years I was certified by Chen, Hui X’ian. to teach both Soaring Crane Qi Gong and Essence Qi Gong.
Soaring Crane was my main Qi Gong practice for many years. But in 2017 I had a series of experiences during a month long meditation retreat in 2017 on Holy Isle, in Scotland. What emerged is The Three Treasures Qi Gong.
Peter Tadd 