David, you're an amazing teacher. I feel like I'm in a live class, especially when you give ques. It's like you see me, lol. So happy you started posting new videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
I do not have enough words to express my love and gratitude for your practice.. You are a very kind teacher and a human being. Blessings and thank you.
Great practice, perfect for me today! I really felt a lot of heat and energy with this one. I also made an interesting discovery. I often get lower back pain practicing and realized that I am in the habit from yoga of contracting my abdominals when I drop my tailbone. As soon as I released them the tension and pain reduced. Should the abs be relaxed? You are a wonderful teacher and I really appreciate your efforts! 🙏🏻💖
This is an interesting question because I think there is more going on than tightening your abdominal muscles here. For now just use natural breathing when you practice qigong, or yoga for that matter. Iyengar yoga for instance only uses natural breathing. It seems that you have a habit of trying to use your abdominal muscles in a way that adversely effects your back. I’d have to see what you do. When doing qigong with natural or reverse breathing (gently engaging your core and lifting your perineum), always breathe into your kidneys and feel your low back stretch as you inhale. Don’t focus on your tailbone. Feel the expansion in your kidney area three dimensionally. If you lay on the floor and do this, you will feel your pelvis rocking. When this is comfortable, bring your attention to your perineum and gently lift it. Keep everything soft and gentle. Thanks.
@@danceofthedragonbydavidlee Thanks for taking the time with such a detailed answer. I’ll give it a try! And I will definitely go easy. No yoga these days, focusing on qigong which seems easier on my body now that I have some health issues. Thanks again!
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David, you're an amazing teacher. I feel like I'm in a live class, especially when you give ques. It's like you see me, lol. So happy you started posting new videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you very much. I'm glad these videos are working for you.
Thanks for sharing. One of the best Qigong channels on YT. You're very appreciated.
Thank you. you're very kind.
I do not have enough words to express my love and gratitude for your practice.. You are a very kind teacher and a human being. Blessings and thank you.
You are so kind. Thank you. Ive been lucky to find good teachers.
Great practice, perfect for me today! I really felt a lot of heat and energy with this one. I also made an interesting discovery. I often get lower back pain practicing and realized that I am in the habit from yoga of contracting my abdominals when I drop my tailbone. As soon as I released them the tension and pain reduced. Should the abs be relaxed? You are a wonderful teacher and I really appreciate your efforts! 🙏🏻💖
This is an interesting question because I think there is more going on than tightening your abdominal muscles here. For now just use natural breathing when you practice qigong, or yoga for that matter. Iyengar yoga for instance only uses natural breathing. It seems that you have a habit of trying to use your abdominal muscles in a way that adversely effects your back. I’d have to see what you do. When doing qigong with natural or reverse breathing (gently engaging your core and lifting your perineum), always breathe into your kidneys and feel your low back stretch as you inhale. Don’t focus on your tailbone. Feel the expansion in your kidney area three dimensionally.
If you lay on the floor and do this, you will feel your pelvis rocking. When this is comfortable, bring your attention to your perineum and gently lift it. Keep everything soft and gentle.
Thanks.
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Thanks for taking the time with such a detailed answer. I’ll give it a try! And I will definitely go easy. No yoga these days, focusing on qigong which seems easier on my body now that I have some health issues. Thanks again!