Blog – Bliss Calm Qigong

June 2, 2024

Introducing Radiant Lotus Qigong

I'm proud to announce that after a 6 month intensive training, I've been certified as a Radiance Lotus Qigong teacher, possibly the first in New Zealand. It's been an honour to learn from Daisy Lee - this style of Qigong has a unique focus on supporting women's wellbeing and health projects.

March 13, 2023

Hold on while I overthink this...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Earth energy is seen as nourishing and stable, a time of abundance, fullness and ripeness, but when it's out of balance it can manifest as worrying and overthinking...

January 22, 2023

Out of the darkness, into the light of the new year

Much like the beautiful lotus flower that could not exist without the muddy waters from which it grows, I am grateful for the challenges and muck that was 2022.

September 2, 2020

How to ditch the funk, and grow your inner lotus flower

I was on my way to the hills today for some nature therapy, my phone buzzed with a message "school in lockdown, test started" - a reminder it was lockdown drill day for the kids....

August 20, 2020

Hello!

Hello! I wanted to take a moment to introduce (or re-introduce) myself. I am Emily, founder of Bliss Calm Qigong. I am a recovering stress addict, designer, Mum and Qigong teacher....

May 14, 2020

How to transform stress into vitality using a powerful secret of the Shaolin monks

In ancient China, the Shaolin monks were not the powerful martial artists we know and admire today. They led a quiet lifestyle, slouched over religious texts and prayed for many...

May 12, 2020

A special Mother's Day Live Online class

If you are a Mum, know a Mum or have a Mum - here's a copy of the special Mother's Day live online class we did this week - filmed...

May 7, 2020

Quick morning Qigong - 5 mins and you're sorted for the day

We don't always have a full hour, or even 30 minutes to squeeze in a Qigong practice before life takes over in the mornings. Even if all you've got is...