David James Lees is an experienced multidisciplinary therapist, Chinese medicine practitioner, philosopher, broadcaster and an ordained Taoist. David supports people from all walks of life on their journey to rediscover their authentic self and reach their true potential. He has a proven track record in helping individuals suffering from emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, depression.
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Category Archives: Exploring Qi Gong
An Exploration of Qigong Healing: Part 3
In this final article in the Qigong healing series I explore ways of approaching Qigong healing practice and outline some basic healing protocols that may help you as you embark on your wonderful journey as a healer. Read Part 1 … Continue reading
An Exploration of Qigong Healing: Part 2 – Preparation and Diagnosis
In this second article on Qigong healing I the explore methods of preparation and diagnosis I use in my daily healing practice with patients and teach to my students at Peak House Practice. Read: An Exploration of Qigong Healing: Part 1 … Continue reading
An Exploration of Qigong Healing: Part 1
This is the first in a series of posts outlining my understanding and experience of Qigong healing, also known as ‘Medical Qigong’, one of the lesser-known areas of traditional Chinese medicine. I will guide you through practical techniques for preparing … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese medicine, Healing, Medical Qigong, Qi Gong, qigong, Tao, wellbeing
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Qigong Meditation Practice ~ How Long is Long Enough?
I received the following question from a student last week: ‘How long should I practise Qigong for each day? The longer the better…or should I stop as soon as the idea of ‘gain’ pops into my head? I read in … Continue reading
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Tagged breathing exercises, chi gung, Chinese medicine, Eight Brocade, inner balance, living harmoniously, meditation, Qi Gong, qigong, Taoist, zhan zhuang
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Meditation: There Are No Set Rules…
A student based in Italy recently wrote the following to me: During dynamic Qigong exercises I can sink into a state of calmness, I feel heat, my movements get slow, and I experience a sort of ‘enjoyable numbness’. Today when … Continue reading
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Tagged breathing exercises, chi gung, Fear, inner balance, Journey of life, meditation, mindfulness, Qi Gong, qigong, Tao, Universe, Wu Wei
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Intuition and your Qi Gong space…
A student observed this week that her Qi Gong practice, and her subsequent experience of Qi, was profoundly affected by a change in where she stood in the meditation room. The location that each student favours in the room, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ego, Eight Brocade, inner balance, meditation, Qi Gong, Taoist
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Qi Gong and the Emotions
I have been asked by a number of Qi Gong students whether it is OK to practice Qi Gong whilst in an emotional state… I think this question goes to the root of Qi Gong practice. Consider the name ‘Qi … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary Health, Exploring Qi Gong
Tagged anxiety, emotional health, Fear, Feeling of Fear, inner balance, Qi Gong, stress, Universe, wellbeing
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The Tan T’ien and Qi Gong
I had an interesting Qi Gong question from a student in Italy recently about the position of the tan t’ien points (also known as dantian), so I thought I would share extracts of my answer as I know this subject … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese medicine, Eight Brocade, Heart blockage, inner balance, meditation, Qi, Qi Gong, Tan Tien
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Trusting the Tao
A student recently asked me “What does trust in the Tao bring?” This is an interesting and complex question. Words and the meanings we attach to them are a very personal thing, so it is first important clarify the meanings … Continue reading
The Macro & Micro Orbits in Taoism
‘Micro-Macro Orbit’ is an important foundation of understanding in Taoist philosophy. It encompasses the idea of leaving and returning; the never ending circle – ‘Eternal Tao’, coming from and returning to source, in harmony and balance. As a pebble drops … Continue reading
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Tagged Macro-Micro, Microcosmic Orbit, spirituality, Tao, Tao Te Ching, Taoism
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