The Healing Power of Qi Gong: How to Transform Stress Into Vitality | Lee Holden

EPISODE 136: It's no secret that traditional Chinese medicine, developed thousands of years ago, has a wealth of effective practices that can help us live longer and healthier lives. One of these practices is Qi Gong, which involves exercises to optimize the life force energy within us, aiming to improve our health and well-being. My guest today is Lee Holden, a lifelong explorer of the life force energy, Qi. He began his journey at the age of 10 through his parents' meditation lessons.  His passion for understanding the body's inner energy led him to martial arts such as karate and kung fu. Beyond the physical, he immersed himself in Taoism and Qi Gong and discovered the healing powers of Qi. He also explored Chinese medicine, bridging ancient wisdom with modern understanding. Today, he shares his knowledge as a renowned Qi Gong master, advocating for holistic well-being and helping others unlock their full potential for vitality, inner harmony, and longevity.  Join us as we dive deep into the history of Qi Gong, the best practices for transforming stress into vitality, exercises for lung health, boosting energy, and detoxing the body.  Tune in! Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Everything you need to know about Qi, the life force energy (01:50)How to deal with a stressful day? (11:00)The ideal Qi Gong routine (16:15)Different types and use cases of Qi Gong (19:47)Lee’s journey and how he got into Qi Gong (31:51)How to boost your energy and detox your body (35:55)Are there any negative consequences to Qi Gong? (43:58)On longevity and the future of health (46:24)Outro (49:43) Additional Resources: ➡️ Take the first step to a longer and healthier life: http://LLInsider.com/  ➡️ Coaching with Claudia: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/coaching  ➡️ Full list of resources, links, and show notes: http://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast-136-lee-holden  Connect with Lee Holden: ✨ Website: https://www.holdenqigong.com/  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeholdenqi/  ✨ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywnihPARyOZxlYpO8wmovA  Follow Claudia on social media:  ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiavonB  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/  ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/  ✨ Twitter: https://twitter.com/longevitylifest  ✨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityandlifestyle    Follow The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast: ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ogQDBd  ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77XDkcNfzZCasJXL672h01    The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast is dedicated to everyone who wants to increase their lifespan, improve their quality of life and unlock peak performance.   Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode!