Australian Qigong Master Teacher Simon Blow has created a unique series of three Book/DVDs incorporating his own healing journey from a near fatal accident at the age of nineteen to becoming an inspiring teacher. He has studied at monasteries in the sacred mountains of China, and at a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital in Beijing.

The exercises and meditations are presented in a clear easy to follow format, incorporating history, theory and inspiring stories of those who have improved their quality of life from practising this ancient healing art. This is not self defence martial arts but movement and meditation everyone can benefit from Qigong regardless of age, health or fitness.

This book & DVD packages allow us to continue to develop our own skills in QiGong. Each set contains a DVD plus a book that provides diagrams and instructions for the movements contained on the DVD. Each book is about 120 pages and includes history, theory and interesting reading about the practice of Qigong as well as inspirational stories.

Note the DVD is in PAL format for Australia & UK. For US & Canada, it can only be played in Computer (PC).

Book 153 pages, DVD Running time 60 minutes

Beginner

The Art of Life’ presents the Qigong styles that were taught to Simon in Australia and follows his journey from a near-fatal accident to discovering the Chinese healing arts and becoming an inspiring, internationally respected teacher. This Book/DVD will help start you on your own journey of physical healing, and emotional and spiritual growth.

Qigong Warm Up

Gently loosen all the joints, massaging the tendons and muscles of the body, this can benefit most arthritic conditions and with the use of your own awareness clear energy blocks in the body. Sample Video

Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin)

An ancient dynamic set that stimulates the flow of Qi through the meridian system as well increasing strength and flexibility of the body. Also known as Taoist Yoga.  Sample Video

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi

A newer set that utilises ancient Qigong movements and Tai Chi postures in a dynamic flowing form. Harmonies mind, body and breath. Sample Video

 "Undoubtedly a Master, Simon imparts an extraordinary peace and gentle dynamism in his classes, giving his students a unique experience of Qi flowing through the body to relax, refresh and energise , as well as allowing a spiritual experience of great depth"  Avril Carruthers. B.A, M.Couns., Pychotherapist and healer

" Tai Chi Qigong is a gentle way of exercising the whole body and provides long term benefits. I recommend it to my patients as an effective way of improving muscle tone and joint mobility. Those who practise regularly have fewer problems with their muscles and joints and often report an increased sense of health and wellbeing. An excellent video with clear and simple instruction" Roman Maslak. B.A.(Hons), D.O. Osteopath

Book 120 pages, DVD Running time 60 minutes

Intermediate

 ‘Absorbing the Essence’ comprises the Qigong cultivation techniques that were taught to Simon by Grand Master Zhong Yunlong in 1999 and 2000 at Wudangshan or Wudang Mountain. Wudang is one of the sacred Daoist Mountains of China and is renowned for the development of Taiji.

Qigong Warm Up

Part 1. Tai Chi Huyuan Zhuang  (Longevity) Qigong. 15 Minutes

A dynamic free flowing form from Mt Wudang in China that strengthens the Qi around the Heavenly orbit, stimulating the meridian system. Absorb the good or primordial energy from the universe and let the negativity dissolve into the distance with a form that has been valued from ancient times for increasing longevity and good health. Sample Video

Part 2. Ba Duan Jin Nurturing Life Qigong. Sitting meditation. 30 minutes

An ancient Taoist meditation practice from Mt Wudang. Done either sitting on a chair or on a cushion this powerful internal exercise helps stimulate the energy system of the body inducing a deep meditation specific exercises for different organs of the body. Sample Video

"This video is a lovely introduction to one of the easiest and most effective forms of active meditation. The long tradition of Qigong and the precision with which the breath and movements are integrated ensure a great sense of Peace and Stillness from the very first practice. The health and wellbeing aspects will with regular practice speak for themselves. Simon is a great teacher" Dr Georgina Hale, MBBS, FRACP, PhD

Book 120 pages, DVD Running time 75 minutes

Advanced

This DVD and book is for the advanced student or for the person wanting to learn specific Traditional Chinese Medicine self-healing exercises. Each section works on a different organ meridian system of the body – Spleen, Lungs, Kidney, Liver and Heart – which relate to the Five Elements – Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire

Chinese Medical Qigong -Qigong has been a part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system throughout its long history of over four thousand years. In ancient times and in modern China, Qigong exercises maintain health and are used for self-healing as a means of regulating the meridian system helping bring harmony to mind, body and spirit.

Guigen Qigong -Developed by Dr Xu Hongtao, ‘Guigen’ translates to ‘returning to the source or root’. The six sections of Guigen Qigong encompass the ancient Taoist understanding of Restoring Natural Harmony. Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine practice the dynamic forms and stillness meditation are frequently prescribed as part of patients’ therapy.

Contents

1. Connecting to heaven and earth, dissolving negative Qi 2 Earth element – Spleen and Stomach Sample Video 3. Metal element – Lungs and Large Intestine Sample Video 4. Water element – Kidney and Bladder 5. Wood element – Liver and Gall Bladder 6. Fire element - Heart and Small Intestine 7. Continuous Practice - Six Sections of Guigen 8. Qigong Meditation Sample Video

“Simon Blow first visited our hospital in 2002. I was impressed with his knowledge and commitment to Qigong. He returned in 2004 to study Chinese Medical Qigong. Simon is a gifted teacher: he has the rare ability to inspire others and impart to them the healing benefits of Qigong. I give Simon the authority to make this DVD. Nothingness is the Best Prescription!” Dr Xu Hongtao, Qigong and Tuina (massage) Department. Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing, China

As Simon Blow lay in a hospital in intensive care, attached to a life support system, his family was told to be prepared for the worst. The injuries he had sustained in a head-on collision meant Simon, if he lived, might never be able to lead a normal life.

In 1979 at the age of nineteen Simon was told his future would include constant pain requiring drug treatment and early retirement at the age of 40. After four months in hospital Simon underwent four years of intensive physical rehabilitation at a number of special clinics for patients with chronic injury. After several structural operations, one of Australia's leading orthopedic surgeons told him he must accept the fact that he would never again lead a active life.

However, Simon had different ideas. He became determined to turn around his grim prognosis. A chance recommendation to a doctor, who was also a practitioner of natural therapies, was to prove invaluable.He began a journey that took him into modalities such as acupuncture and osteopathy, but more importantly into personal growth and meditation.

But his physical disintegration continued. Simon's osteopath evaluated him as being a 26-year-old with the body of a 65-year-old man in decline. Something would have to be done if he was to escape the prediction of his orthopedic doctor. The osteopath suggested he take up Tai Chi. Simon's decision to act on this suggestion was to be a defining moment in his life.

In 1987 Simon joined one of Australia's largest Tai Chi organizations. At the start he found it extremely difficult to maintain any sort of balance but felt an immediate connection with the movements. Four years latter, this man condemned to life with a walking stick became a Tai Chi instructor. Simon's practice was starting to take him further into the internal aspects of Qi (Chi, or life force). In 1994 he met Qigong Master Jack Lim and has been associated with the Jack Lim Qigong Academy since 1996.

In 1998 Jack Lim gave Simon the title of Qigong Master in recognition of his deeper understanding and his ability to assist others in their own transformation of their Qi. Twenty years after his near fatal accident, Simon sees his purpose as quite clear.

Since 1992 he has been working full-time with the Life Force energy to increase health and longevity and to help inspire people. He offers a range of classes, talks, workshops and retreats as well as leading study tours to China aimed at giving people the opportunity of cultivating their internal energies.