Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Yoga

[Prubangboy]

I just signed up for 35 Qi Gong classes here in Chiang Mai. It seems like Tai Chi, but with more emphasis on balance. It's like, if I lived in Paris, I'd drink more wine: I live in CM, so why not study with a semi-name Qi Gong guy? I'm going to shorten my gym visits to squeeze it in.

 

Anyone here done any so-called spiritual exercise? Muay Thai qualifies. What did you get out of it?

 

Bonus question: Anyone had any romantic experience with a yoga-enthusiast? Was it chill or hot?

[Gandtee]

My spiritual exercise is lifting a couple of gin and tonics most evenings, while relaxing on my veranda, enjoying the lush vegetation and cool breeze. I think it's called chilling out, in the modern parlance.😉

Edited May 13 by Gandtee
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[Sunmaster]

Muay Thai is not a spiritual practice. The Hatha Yoga, now so famous around the world, is more like a stretchy exercise for the body and a lot of superficial "spiritual sounding" rubbish. True Yoga is something else.
I'm not sure what you're looking for or what you expect Qi Gong or Thai Chi to do for you, but from the way you write (especially your bonus question), I think you should first examine your motivations behind this decision. 

Good luck
 

[Prubangboy]

6 minutes ago, Sunmaster said:

I'm not sure what you're looking for or what you expect Qi Gong
 

I'm looking to get out of the house and do something.

 

And it's in The Old City, which I love, but barely visit.

 

They have a tantric sex workshop too. I am so on that.

[Sunmaster]

19 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

I'm looking to get out of the house and do something.

 

And it's in The Old City, which I love, but barely visit.

 

They have a tantric sex workshop too. I am so on that.

Cool story bro

[1FinickyOne]

I gained a lot from Qi Gong - some good stuff on youtube - less so from Tai Chi - been thinking about yoga -

[newbee2022]

12 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

I just signed up for 35 Qi Gong classes here in Chiang Mai. It seems like Tai Chi, but with more emphasis on balance. It's like, if I lived in Paris, I'd drink more wine: I live in CM, so why not study with a semi-name Qi Gong guy? I'm going to shorten my gym visits to squeeze it in.

 

Anyone here done any so-called spiritual exercise? Muay Thai qualifies. What did you get out of it?

 

Bonus question: Anyone had any romantic experience with a yoga-enthusiast? Was it chill or hot?

I myself prefer the wine course instead😄

[Expat68]

13 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

I just signed up for 35 Qi Gong classes here in Chiang Mai. It seems like Tai Chi, but with more emphasis on balance. It's like, if I lived in Paris, I'd drink more wine: I live in CM, so why not study with a semi-name Qi Gong guy? I'm going to shorten my gym visits to squeeze it in.

 

Anyone here done any so-called spiritual exercise? Muay Thai qualifies. What did you get out of it?

 

Bonus question: Anyone had any romantic experience with a yoga-enthusiast? Was it chill or hot?

I learnt yoga in chiang mai, I fully recommend everyone to give it a go. No romantic experience with yoga experience but a great place to meet ladies, probably ten ladies to one male

[ignore it]

Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Yoga.

 

Those just happen to be the names of my wife's cats.

 

Note: No sexual encounters as they are all neutered, as am I.

[Moonlover]

I've been practicing Qigong for around 15 years now. My main goal is to maintain a healthy mind in a healthy body and certainly seems to work. I've had none of the ailments that seem to plague us as we age and I have never needed to visit a doctor or hospital. I do not take any medications and have no intentions of doing so. I'm 78 years young now and still fit and healthy.

 

My current Sifu (teacher) is an American who runs an on line academy and I have greatly benefited from his teachings.

 

I've read some good reviews about the centres in Chiang Mai. I hope you enjoy the classes and make Qigong a life time practice.

[Ralf001]

Is this the thread you do not want me to post in ?

[orang37]

I've been doing yoga for like 8 months, and it's not just for getting stronger, but it’s also got me feeling way more chill and focused. Yoga mixed with Qi Gong could be even better since both focus on breathing and staying centered. Honestly, it might be worth skipping some gym time for the mental clarity!

Oh, and I found these things called Qi Coils that are supposed to boost energy healing. They use frequencies to help with stuff like relaxing, focusing, and feeling better overall. They could be cool if you're into Qi Gong or meditation. Here’s a link with more on Qi Coil reviews if you wanna check it out.

Edited November 1 by orang37

[FruitPudding]

On 5/13/2024 at 7:47 PM, 1FinickyOne said:

I gained a lot from Qi Gong - some good stuff on youtube - less so from Tai Chi - been thinking about yoga -

 

Serious question,  what benefits did  you feel?

[1FinickyOne]

3 hours ago, FruitPudding said:

 

Serious question,  what benefits did  you feel?

both physical and mental... better question might be why did I stop

[save the frogs]

never got around to it, but yoga class is one of the best places to meet girls.

for one thing, they're in tights so you can see up front what you're getting.

only problem is they're probably vegan and will force-feed you quinoa. 

[Expat68]

14 hours ago, orang37 said:

I've been doing yoga for like 8 months, and it's not just for getting stronger, but it’s also got me feeling way more chill and focused. Yoga mixed with Qi Gong could be even better since both focus on breathing and staying centered. Honestly, it might be worth skipping some gym time for the mental clarity!

Oh, and I found these things called Qi Coils that are supposed to boost energy healing. They use frequencies to help with stuff like relaxing, focusing, and feeling better overall. They could be cool if you're into Qi Gong or meditation. Here’s a link with more on Qi Coil reviews if you wanna check it out.

About 17 years ago I was taught yoga in Chiang Mai, there are very few western men do it maybe because it doesn't look masculine enough but believe me it is not easy, especially power yoga. I try to do it everyday but I could do to finding a class again just to push myself