Struggling with stress, chronic pain, or low energy?
Sifu Boggie reveals how Tai Chi and Qigong can regulate your nervous system, ease discomfort, and enhance longevity with minimal effort.
He breaks down the bioelectric principles behind these ancient practices, showing how breathwork, movement, and Daoist wisdom create effortless resilience and balance.
Whether you're looking to improve recovery, sharpen focus, or increase vitality, this episode delivers powerful insights into optimizing health with time-tested methods. Learn these and more on today’s episode, “Ancient Arts for Longevity.”
Meet our guestSifu Boggie (Paul Brighton) is a Daoist guide, mentor, and self-healing practitioner with 40+ years of experience in Daoism and Qigong. Trained by renowned masters, he specializes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Shun Dao philosophy, Reiki, Reflexology, TuiNa, Tit-Tar, Acupressure, and Daoist Shamanism.
His teachings blend Daoist wisdom with practical energy and bodywork techniques, guiding individuals to unlock their own healing potential. With a diverse background from law enforcement to baking, he brings humor, storytelling, and deep insight to help others find balance, transformation, and self-discovery.
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- Qigong is like musical notes; Tai Chi is a composition of those notes, combining various Qigongs
- The symbol often called “yin yang” is actually named Tai Chi, representing the balance of yin (black) and yang (white)
- Taoism recognizes three minds in the body—one in the head, one in the heart, and one in the gut
- Modern science supports brain-heart coherence, a key concept in Tai Chi and Qigong
- Star Wars and the concept of the Force are inspired by the Tao, with chi as the basis for "the Force"
- Qigong helps with conditions like IBS, fibromyalgia, diabetes, and more
- Qigong is used in martial, medical, and meditational contexts—showing its versatility
9:49 Understanding Dao: Flow & Change
24:50 Health & Life Benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong
48:12 Practical Daoist Tips & Philosophies
1:01:41 How to Deal with Trauma Stored in Your Body
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