279: The Power of Slowing Down - with Lee Holden
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Release Date: 03/13/2025
285: Hair Restoration: Myths and Advances - with Dr. Alan J. Bauman
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279: The Power of Slowing Down - with Lee Holden
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Lee Holden, a renowned Qigong master and author, shares insights about energy, healing, and the transformative power of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Finding Qigong Lee's journey with Qigong began after a soccer injury during his sophomore year in college. After conventional treatments failed, he sought help from a martial arts teacher who used Chi for healing. After a few Qigong treatments, Lee was ready to play soccer again. This recovery sparked his passion for Eastern healing practices. Understanding Chi At the core of Qigong is the concept of energy, or Chi, which refers to life...
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info_outlineLee Holden, a renowned Qigong master and author, shares insights about energy, healing, and the transformative power of slowing down in a fast-paced world.
Finding Qigong
Lee's journey with Qigong began after a soccer injury during his sophomore year in college. After conventional treatments failed, he sought help from a martial arts teacher who used Chi for healing. After a few Qigong treatments, Lee was ready to play soccer again. This recovery sparked his passion for Eastern healing practices.
Understanding Chi
At the core of Qigong is the concept of energy, or Chi, which refers to life force. In Chinese medicine, when someone is sick, it's believed that their Chi is blocked. Eastern practices aim to address root causes, leading to "positive side effects" where treating one condition improves multiple aspects of wellbeing.
The Benefits of Slowing Down
Slowing down can enhance our energy, productivity, and quality of life. Qigong is described as a balanced practice that connects us to ourselves and the present moment. Slowing down helps with:
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Enhanced productivity
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Better digestion
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Fewer mistakes
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More meaningful moments
Slowing down also slows the aging process because it reduces stress. Qigong tradition often counts breaths rather than years, with slower breathing correlating with longer life.
Adding life to your years: By slowing down, meaningful moments and memories are created and life is truly experienced.
Getting Started with Qigong: Try 7 minutes a day of Qigong. Even a brief practice can activate your Chi, stretch lines of tension, and incorporate flowing movements.
In this podcast you will learn:
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The power of slowing down.
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How Qigong enhances energy.
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How slowing down leads to fewer mistakes
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How to breathe slower for longevity
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How to create more meaningful moments
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A simple way to get started with Qigong
In a world that often values speed and constant productivity, deliberately slowing down can give you clear intention.
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