- Started the 10 day challenge. On the 4th day I noticed that I was spending way to much time in my head, analysing what I was going to say about my practice, sometimes before I even practiced. felt like I defeating the purpose. - Stayed true to my daily practice. Focusing on the breath. Using the body to clear the mind. Noticing as the hands crossed center line. Not needing to talk about it. - Had a new appreciation for all the why's of my Qigong practice and why I love it.

🔔 Important 🔔 - Only comments on THIS THREAD will count toward the giveaway — make sure to post your check-ins right here each day. Check-ins posted elsewhere won’t be included. - The LAST DAY to enter the challenge is January 25th. The New Year, New Qi 10-Day challenge has officially started today! This is your daily check-in thread for the challenge — welcome and let’s flow into the new year together! 👇 Here’s how to check in each day 👇 ✅ Daily Check-In Instructions ✅ 1. Pick any practice video from the community. 2. State which day of the challenge you’re on (ex: Day 1, Day 3, Day 7). 3. How you felt before and after practice — just a short sentence for each. 4. Photo or video — snap a quick pic of your screen, your space, or yourself practicing. ✨Sample Check-In: - Day: 1 - Practice: Yin Yang Qigong - Before: Feeling tight and foggy - After: Calm, clear, and more open - (Photo or video attached) Complete all 10 days and you’ll be entered into a lucky draw — we’re choosing 3 winners. 🏆 1st Prize Includes 🏆 - $100 Gift Card - Premium Handmade Tai Chi Stick - Custom Rooted Alchemy Hoodie - 30-Minute Private Practice Session with Sonny Let’s do this!

We’re kicking off a 10-day Tai Chi & Qigong challenge designed to reset your energy, build consistency, and deepen your practice. This is a great way to start 2026 feeling grounded, energized, and connected — and everyone is invited. And yes… there are prizes! 🎁 Complete all 10 days and you’ll be entered into a lucky draw — we’re choosing 3 winners! 🏆 1st Prize Includes 🏆 - $100 Gift Card - Premium Handmade Tai Chi Stick - Custom Rooted Alchemy Hoodie - 30-Minute Private Practice Session with Sonny 🎟 How to Enter 🎟 - Pick one video from the community to practice each day. - Take a photo or short video of yourself practicing, along with a quick reflection on how you feel before and after (This will be shared in a dedicated post thread available starting January 11) - Do this for 10 days — and you’re in! 🗓 The challenge starts on January 11th. Final day to join the challenge: January 25th Let’s flow into the new year with clear energy, strong intention, and good Qi 💫

Good morning everyone. I thought I would share a few of my own personal mile stones that I've reached since joining this community. Breathing in through the nose, out through the mouth. I use to breath in and out through the nose only. My breath was coordinated with my movement, but for me, #1 game changer. I feel the rise and fall. My #2 thing that has helped me ~ the gaze is subtle. I never really knew where to look. I even realized I had my eyes closed a lot of the time. Anyway, the gaze being subtle and noticing the hands crossing center line. Noticing top position , then bottom Looking forward to learning more.

Greetings to all my new chi friends. My name is Anna and I'm from Burley Idaho. I've been part of this community for about a month now and I am loving it I found qi gong on u tube about 6 years ago and have practiced almost every day as part of my self care routine. I don't think I gave self care much thought in my younger years, or maybe I just took it for granted. Turning 50, change of life, [on so many levels.] Anyway, I'm so happy to have found this channel and awesome community. I feel a real up level in my practice.