I'd love you to join me in my Space To Relax membership programme of 50 video lessons offering you step-by-step instructions, an accompanying audio and PDF file and support from me along the way. You can find it here: spacetorelax.com/space-to-relax-programme/. Thanks so much for supporting my channel by watching this video. 🙏🥰
I would like to add a few more differences between Taichi and Chiqong . Taichi is the application of the Chi in art form whereas Chiqong is the foundation which goes beyond chi. In other words Chiqong can be more spiritual by converting the chi into Shen which is the spirit energy. Chiqong is science while Taichi is an art or technology which uses the science.
Thank you so much for your very well worded explanation - that definitely adds more information to what I had to say so I'm very grateful for you taking the time to comment. :-)
Thanks for the excellent explainer. I've only just discovered Qigong - literally this week! Having done Tai Chi for a year 20 years ago, I'd been thinking of going back to it. But having problems with my hips, I think Qigong will be much more user friendly for me.
Hi Heather, I'm delighted that you found this video helpful. Qigong is the mother of Tai Chi and is probably more easily adapted to individual levels of movement and flexibility. To find out if you like it then try my free online video course here: spacetorelax.com/free-qigong-ecourse/. Videos will be sent to your email (check junk mail) every 2 days over the course of a week. You can also join my free Facebook group here to ask me any questions and I'll be happy to support you there: facebook.com/groups/janicetuckercourses/. Warm wishes, Janice.
This was a very well presented and informative video. I am a daily practitioner for more than a year and find Qigong a big part in my 80 year life. I am always discovering something new and that is what one should value in life. Thank You. CMJ Canada
Hi Charles, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm delighted that you are practising and will be sure to tell my group of 30 seniors who I'm about to visit to teach them Qigong. They are only on week 4 and I'm still to convince some of them that they are not too old for this practice! You are an inspiration! :-)
This is so helpful especially now during the out break. I am recovery from an injury and PT is not available. Heard of Qi-Gong thru my acupuncturist and started looking up everything I could. This was the best info I found to explain the difference. Thank you. I have even put together a small group of mask wearing ladies to watch videos 6 feet apart in the park with the help of someone with a little experience to ensure we don't hurt ourselves to start but I love it and find it not only physically helpful but emotionally and psy as well. Thank you very much for putting this out there and I will certainly check out the rest of your information and have subscribed and am sending this out to all my neighbors. I think we could all use a little Qi-gong in this uncertain and scary time. Thank you
Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your very kind words and I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful. It's fabulous to hear that you are sharing this with others as Qigong can be most helpful on both a physical and mental/emotional level in order to gently restore balance. Thank you for signing up and please get in touch if you have any questions at all as I'm here to help. Best wishes, Janice. :-)
You are very welcome Teresa. If you'd like to join my free live Zoom classes (replays available too) please go to: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. You'll be very welcome. Best wishes, Janice.
Hi Elesabeth. You are very welcome. If you'd like to join up for my free live classes on Zoom here's the link: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. Have a great weekend. :-)
You're very welcome. I teach free classes live on Zoom every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to join. Here's the link if you'd like to join us: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/.
You are so welcome. If you ever want to join the live Qigong classes there is no charge and the one on Thursdays would be morning time in the USA. Here's the link: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. Warmest wishes, Janice.
Tai Chi for Health is also easy, for most folks, to learn. I am a certified instructor in tai chi for health and also have many years of practicing tai chi from a martial aspect. It really depends on how the tai chi instructor is presenting the class. I have many wheelchair folks take the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and benefit almost as much as those standing. Again, if the tai chi is presented from a martial aspect, then it would be more difficult for some folks, especially older. If it's presented from a health aspect, it becomes a little easier. Some movements are not as easy as they seem, but most folks can do them. I also mix into the lessons some qigong, especially in Sun style tai chi.
Hi Dennis. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It's great that you help people who are wheelchair users with your Tai Chi. I think it's a huge benefit of both Tai Chi and Qigong that the methods can be adapted so easily to whatever an individual student needs. :-)
Sun style Tai Chi is a combination of Tai Chi and Qigong and is very useful for health application, especially Arthritis and balance issues. In reality, Tai Chi depends on how it is presented....martial aspect or from a health aspect and is easily modified for a fantastic exercise for seniors!
i practice Chigong for the effects of a stoke after a brain tumor operation... the 5 specific movements : bear, deer, monkey, tiger and crane bird in a sitting position are simple and feel beneficial...
I’m thinking of joining the Senior’s Centre & would like to learn one of these. I see there are 3 types of classes offered : Qi Gong, Wu Tai Chi & Taoist Tai Chi. I took Karate years ago which I know is not the same but I am not very familiar with the different forms of Tai Chi. I am a total ‘newbie’ so can anyone tell me which would likely be the best class to start in? I am 66 but in good shape because I do Aquafit once a week & easy line dancing plus I do a 20 min exercise routine every other day on my exercise ball & I walk my dog regularly whenever weather permits.
Hi Deb, I'm afraid I don't have much experience of Tai Chi either. What I would do is get clear in your mind of what exactly you would like to use these practices for and then contact the teacher (s) of each one explaining that. They will be able to point you in the right direction for sure. Whichever one you choose, I hope you enjoy the classes, any of which I'm sure you'll find both energising and relaxing. Best wishes, Janice.
This is glorious, I have been researching "what is the difference between tai chi and qigong?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penmma Acclaimed Principality - (just google it )? It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to boost your chi energy without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my m8 got great success with it.
Just wonderful, I have been researching "what does it mean to manipulate energy?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Fonebastian Unexpected Framework - (search on google ) ? It is a smashing exclusive product for learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy minus the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.
Hi, Ideally you would want to learn from someone with many years of experience. You also need to decide what type of Qigong or Tai Chi you'd like to learn. If it's a medical form then if the person is qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine too then that could be very helpful in bringing a greater understanding to your studies. Mainly though, you need to find someone who is kind, ethical and clear in their teaching style - someone who resonates with you. If you are looking for certification then check that their college or university has a good and long standing reputuation and that you'll easily be able to get insurance to teach once you graduate from that college. Best wishes with your practice and learning! Janice. :-)
The single MOST IMPORTANT difference between Taiji Quan and Qigong is this. QIGONG cultivates qi, Taiji Quan UTILIZES qi for self defense. If you don't practice Qigong, your Taiji is just a bunch of dance moves. And most Taiji players have NO Qigong foundation.
Great video, but I think we should abandon this claim that Tai Chi is a martial art. From the many health & spiritual exercises I've looked into, I've noticed that all Chinese schools seem to be obsessed with claiming that theirs can make you a powerful fighter, on top of the core benefits. I don't know why this is so important to them. Tai Chi is excellent for cultivating the mind & body to make you strong, flexible, coordinated and have clarity of mind: all helpful to be a more effective martial arts practitioner. This is the martial aspect that it should sell itself on. But as a fighting system itself? No. There's no evidence whatsoever that it works in a real fight. 99.9% of combat Tai Chi videos are just people showing how it would work in theory - slowly, gently, with a cooperative partner - employing techniques that only work when there's no hard & fast resistance. In the other 0.1%, where Tai Chi practitioners have actually tried to engage in a real sparring match, they end up getting destroyed in seconds. Never trust a "fighting system" that can never show it working in real combat. IMO, however, there's so much more to gain from Tai Chi and Qigong to improve your life, once you grow beyond juvenile fantasies of being some ultimate ninja bad-ass.
Thank you for taking the time to comment Fylgija.I absolutely defer to your knowledge of Tai Chi as have very little experience of it. I used to practice Kung Fu and of course am familiar with its martial applications but I personally find Qigong can be adapted so well in a way that it's accessible to everyone. That's why I love it so much. :-)
AMAZING explanation in lamens term. I usually scroll to reviews for cheat sheet reviews but i just like listening to the whole thing. Mahalo and Aloha!
Oh wow, mahalo so much for your wonderful comment. :-) Qigong should be accessible and easy to understand for everyone. Too many people try to make it mysterious and complicated when it should be fun and relaxed. If you have any questions about Qigong please join my free group on Facebook and I'll be happy to help you. Warmest wishes, Janice. facebook.com/groups/janicetuckercourses/
I'd love you to join me in my Space To Relax membership programme of 50 video lessons offering you step-by-step instructions, an accompanying audio and PDF file and support from me along the way. You can find it here: spacetorelax.com/space-to-relax-programme/. Thanks so much for supporting my channel by watching this video. 🙏🥰
I would like to add a few more differences between Taichi and Chiqong . Taichi is the application of the Chi in art form whereas Chiqong is the foundation which goes beyond chi. In other words Chiqong can be more spiritual by converting the chi into Shen which is the spirit energy. Chiqong is science while Taichi is an art or technology which uses the science.
Thank you so much for your very well worded explanation - that definitely adds more information to what I had to say so I'm very grateful for you taking the time to comment. :-)
What is chi. All things? Yes! And more.
Thanks for the excellent explainer. I've only just discovered Qigong - literally this week! Having done Tai Chi for a year 20 years ago, I'd been thinking of going back to it. But having problems with my hips, I think Qigong will be much more user friendly for me.
Hi Heather, I'm delighted that you found this video helpful. Qigong is the mother of Tai Chi and is probably more easily adapted to individual levels of movement and flexibility. To find out if you like it then try my free online video course here: spacetorelax.com/free-qigong-ecourse/. Videos will be sent to your email (check junk mail) every 2 days over the course of a week. You can also join my free Facebook group here to ask me any questions and I'll be happy to support you there: facebook.com/groups/janicetuckercourses/. Warm wishes, Janice.
This was a very well presented and informative video. I am a daily practitioner for more than a year and find Qigong a big part in my 80 year life. I am always discovering something new and that is what one should value in life. Thank You. CMJ Canada
Hi Charles, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm delighted that you are practising and will be sure to tell my group of 30 seniors who I'm about to visit to teach them Qigong. They are only on week 4 and I'm still to convince some of them that they are not too old for this practice! You are an inspiration! :-)
This is so helpful especially now during the out break. I am recovery from an injury and PT is not available. Heard of Qi-Gong thru my acupuncturist and started looking up everything I could. This was the best info I found to explain the difference. Thank you. I have even put together a small group of mask wearing ladies to watch videos 6 feet apart in the park with the help of someone with a little experience to ensure we don't hurt ourselves to start but I love it and find it not only physically helpful but emotionally and psy as well. Thank you very much for putting this out there and I will certainly check out the rest of your information and have subscribed and am sending this out to all my neighbors. I think we could all use a little Qi-gong in this uncertain and scary time. Thank you
Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your very kind words and I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful. It's fabulous to hear that you are sharing this with others as Qigong can be most helpful on both a physical and mental/emotional level in order to gently restore balance. Thank you for signing up and please get in touch if you have any questions at all as I'm here to help. Best wishes, Janice. :-)
Fabulous!
You did such a good job of explaining the difference. Thank You!
Thank you so much for saying that Cherry. I'm glad it helped you. :-)
Thank you for your helpful explanation. This is the question I looked for.
You are very welcome Teresa. If you'd like to join my free live Zoom classes (replays available too) please go to: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. You'll be very welcome. Best wishes, Janice.
Enjoyed excellent.
Delighted you enjoyed it Tony. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Best wishes, Janice.
Thank you for all of the interesting information, I am learning, slowly but steadily. 🙏🕉
I'm delighted that you are enjoying the videos John. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and I'll be happy to help. :-)
Excellent concise explanations. Thank you!
Hi Elesabeth. You are very welcome. If you'd like to join up for my free live classes on Zoom here's the link: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. Have a great weekend. :-)
I really liked your explanation. Greetings from Mexico.
Thank you so much for your kind words Elvira. Greetings from Ireland. :-)
Best explanation I have ever heard! Thank you!
Wow, thank you Denise! So delighted that you liked it. Please share as my aim is to help as many people as I can with Qigong. :-)
Thank you, very clear explanation.
You're very welcome. I teach free classes live on Zoom every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to join. Here's the link if you'd like to join us: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/.
Thank you for putting good into the world.
You are so welcome. If you ever want to join the live Qigong classes there is no charge and the one on Thursdays would be morning time in the USA. Here's the link: spacetorelax.com/qigong-online-class/. Warmest wishes, Janice.
Thank you dr janice tucker...for your enlightening words on the difference between tai chi and qigong...beblessedalways...sairam
You're very welcome James. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :-)
Thanks toi. Very informative. 👍
great video!!
Delighted you enjoyed it! :-)
Very well explained. Thank you Dr!
Thank you TJ. :-)
Many thanks Janice....much clearer now thanks to your video. Chigong...here we go.
Hi Sconnie, I'm delighted that I was able to explain things clearly. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Enjoy your practice. :-)
Excellent madam
Thank you for your kind words Perumal. Best wishes, Janice.
very good explanation..thank you
You're very welcome Nese. Thank you for your kind words. :-)
Tai Chi for Health is also easy, for most folks, to learn. I am a certified instructor in tai chi for health and also have many years of practicing tai chi from a martial aspect. It really depends on how the tai chi instructor is presenting the class. I have many wheelchair folks take the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and benefit almost as much as those standing. Again, if the tai chi is presented from a martial aspect, then it would be more difficult for some folks, especially older. If it's presented from a health aspect, it becomes a little easier. Some movements are not as easy as they seem, but most folks can do them. I also mix into the lessons some qigong, especially in Sun style tai chi.
Hi Dennis. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It's great that you help people who are wheelchair users with your Tai Chi. I think it's a huge benefit of both Tai Chi and Qigong that the methods can be adapted so easily to whatever an individual student needs. :-)
Thank you for the clarification. Great explanatory video to demystify both arts!!
I'm so glad you found it helpful Al. :-)
Could you give some examples of sitting or lying down Qigong exercises?
There are lots to choose from on this page on my website Regina. Here is the link: spacetorelax.com/seated-qigong-exercises-10min/
@@JaniceSpaceToRelaxQigong Wow. This is great. You're so organized. I've never heard of seated Qigong before. 🌷
Sun style Tai Chi is a combination of Tai Chi and Qigong and is very useful for health application, especially Arthritis and balance issues. In reality, Tai Chi depends on how it is presented....martial aspect or from a health aspect and is easily modified for a fantastic exercise for seniors!
Thank you for that Dennis. I don't know much about Tai Chi so will be sure to check out Sun style as it sounds very helpful. :-)
thank you so much for the explination
You are very welcome. I hope you found it helpful. :-)
i practice Chigong for the effects of a stoke after a brain tumor operation... the 5 specific movements : bear, deer, monkey, tiger and crane bird in a sitting position are simple and feel beneficial...
I'm delighted you find Qigong so useful Jeremia. I hope your practice is speeding your recovery. My very best wishes to you. Janice.
I had a brain tumor as well and qigong helped me alot too.
I'm delighted that Qigong has helped you too. I hope you are healthy and well now.
@@JaniceSpaceToRelaxQigong Thank you. The ironic thing is im going over Qigong in my PT class right now!
Not ironic at all...just synchronous! :-)
I’m thinking of joining the Senior’s Centre & would like to learn one of these. I see there are 3 types of classes offered : Qi Gong, Wu Tai Chi & Taoist Tai Chi. I took Karate years ago which I know is not the same but I am not very familiar with the different forms of Tai Chi.
I am a total ‘newbie’ so can anyone tell me which would likely be the best class to start in? I am 66 but in good shape because I do Aquafit once a week & easy line dancing plus I do a 20 min exercise routine every other day on my exercise ball & I walk my dog regularly whenever weather permits.
Hi Deb, I'm afraid I don't have much experience of Tai Chi either. What I would do is get clear in your mind of what exactly you would like to use these practices for and then contact the teacher (s) of each one explaining that. They will be able to point you in the right direction for sure. Whichever one you choose, I hope you enjoy the classes, any of which I'm sure you'll find both energising and relaxing. Best wishes, Janice.
Tai chi is a martial art. Chi gong is a healing art.
Absolutely Bill. Thank you for taking the time to comment. :-)
Tai chi is both
This is glorious, I have been researching "what is the difference between tai chi and qigong?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penmma Acclaimed Principality - (just google it )?
It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to boost your chi energy without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my m8 got great success with it.
Hey Janice, how did you know the B in BBM stands for Bill, he could be Bernard could he not?
Just wonderful, I have been researching "what does it mean to manipulate energy?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Fonebastian Unexpected Framework - (search on google ) ? It is a smashing exclusive product for learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy minus the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.
If I wish to learn and eventually teach tai chi or chi gong what certifications should I look for in a teacher? :)
Hi, Ideally you would want to learn from someone with many years of experience. You also need to decide what type of Qigong or Tai Chi you'd like to learn. If it's a medical form then if the person is qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine too then that could be very helpful in bringing a greater understanding to your studies. Mainly though, you need to find someone who is kind, ethical and clear in their teaching style - someone who resonates with you. If you are looking for certification then check that their college or university has a good and long standing reputuation and that you'll easily be able to get insurance to teach once you graduate from that college. Best wishes with your practice and learning! Janice. :-)
@@JaniceSpaceToRelaxQigong thanks so much!
The single MOST IMPORTANT difference between Taiji Quan and Qigong is this.
QIGONG cultivates qi, Taiji Quan UTILIZES qi for self defense.
If you don't practice Qigong, your Taiji is just a bunch of dance moves.
And most Taiji players have NO Qigong foundation.
Brilliantly put William! I couldn't agree with you more. Similarly with Kung Fu. Best wishes, Janice.
@@JaniceSpaceToRelaxQigong Best wishes to you as well !
Bill P.
Great video, but I think we should abandon this claim that Tai Chi is a martial art. From the many health & spiritual exercises I've looked into, I've noticed that all Chinese schools seem to be obsessed with claiming that theirs can make you a powerful fighter, on top of the core benefits. I don't know why this is so important to them.
Tai Chi is excellent for cultivating the mind & body to make you strong, flexible, coordinated and have clarity of mind: all helpful to be a more effective martial arts practitioner. This is the martial aspect that it should sell itself on.
But as a fighting system itself? No. There's no evidence whatsoever that it works in a real fight. 99.9% of combat Tai Chi videos are just people showing how it would work in theory - slowly, gently, with a cooperative partner - employing techniques that only work when there's no hard & fast resistance. In the other 0.1%, where Tai Chi practitioners have actually tried to engage in a real sparring match, they end up getting destroyed in seconds.
Never trust a "fighting system" that can never show it working in real combat. IMO, however, there's so much more to gain from Tai Chi and Qigong to improve your life, once you grow beyond juvenile fantasies of being some ultimate ninja bad-ass.
Thank you for taking the time to comment Fylgija.I absolutely defer to your knowledge of Tai Chi as have very little experience of it. I used to practice Kung Fu and of course am familiar with its martial applications but I personally find Qigong can be adapted so well in a way that it's accessible to everyone. That's why I love it so much. :-)
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Correction, taichi is a qigong martial arts with chinese's Tao philosophy, not easy to practice
I agree Gary, it's definitely not easy but it's so wonderful to watch someone who is very good at this art. Best wishes, Janice.
Tai Chi rule.
You're from England? I ask because of your accent. Lol
Hi Darnel, Yes, I'm from Yorkshire in the UK but have lived in Ireland for 20 years. :-)
AMAZING explanation in lamens term. I usually scroll to reviews for cheat sheet reviews but i just like listening to the whole thing. Mahalo and Aloha!
Oh wow, mahalo so much for your wonderful comment. :-) Qigong should be accessible and easy to understand for everyone. Too many people try to make it mysterious and complicated when it should be fun and relaxed. If you have any questions about Qigong please join my free group on Facebook and I'll be happy to help you. Warmest wishes, Janice. facebook.com/groups/janicetuckercourses/