zerostao Posted Saturday at 03:52 PM Just now, ChiDragon said: How many times have I mentioned about mitochondria when I talked about Qigong? Now someone like @zerostao is really paid a lot attention to it. When you first arrived here on TDB, you caught my attention with your commentary about ATP. I've always appreciated your perspective and candor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted Saturday at 03:54 PM 11 minutes ago, steve said: Not sure if it's comparable to this but I practice a method called turtle-crane breathing. My teacher told us it was a longevity practice. Yes, breathing is Qigong and it is what longevity is all about. People should get wise about it by now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted 20 hours ago 22 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Yes, breathing is Qigong and it is what longevity is all about. People should get wise about it by now! @ChiDragon Dragons know a thing or two about longevity. Of course I must include the Grandmaster of Fire Dragon While it is Not the literal cartoon fire breathing dragon What it is--physically demanding for starters. What it accomplishes-powerful fast explosive movements and transitions. That's the Fire In the video, Lu Juan Zi performed, I think at age 116 or 117. His lifespan, 120, give or take a year . Certainly an inspiration and exemplar example. And while, it is labeled baguazhang, sure, it has Fire Palm, yet, not your typical baguazhang, contrasting the flowing circular familiar baguazhangs with highly advanced specialized kicks, transitions, that I mentioned above, which produces internal spiraling fiery energies that lead to intense physical development. I consider it Taiyi. Or a bridge between Taiyi and Baguazhang. Very Daoist TFA (totally fucking awesome) And why not add a Singing Dragon to this post. Got Qigong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted 18 hours ago (edited) 2 hours ago, zerostao said: Got Qigong Yes, moments performing with slow motion while breathing deep into the LDT. That is Qigong. One might call it something else, but it was still Qigong. Whether you like it or not. All will benefit from it into the journey of longevity. Thanks! Edited 18 hours ago by ChiDragon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
