There’s a saying that what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Maybe. I suspect that it has something to do with the capacity of your 意 Yi to make meaning, and the vitality of the 志 Zhi to take that meaning and marry it to the sense of what you’re here to do in this post-heaven formed world of the created.
In this conversation with Chris Shelton we hear how his troublesome childhood laid the groundwork for a qi gong practice that would not only help him to heal himself, but to be of service to others as well. We’ll touch on the impact of emotions on our physiology, the central practice of accountability and the importance of being both present and non-attached in the face of difficulties.
Listen into this discussion of troubles, trauma and transformation.
A superior doctor is one who can prevent disease before disease sets it. My goal is that you become so aware of your body and how you’re feeling that you become your own superior doctor.
Chris Shelton
After studying with many masters and applying Qigong, Chinese medicine and Tai Chi in his clinical practice; for over 30 years, Chris Shelton has helped thousands of people across the United States and around the world reclaim their health and enjoy lives free from chronic pain. Chris has worked with Special Olympics teams, professional athletes, and celebrities looking for deeper meaning in their lives.
Chris’ work has appeared in blogs, newspapers and magazines and he’s been featured on radio, television, and even a few movies. He is the founder of Morning Crane Healing Arts Center with offices in Los Angeles, San Jose and Seattle.
He’s the author of Qigong for Self-Refinement. Total Health with the Five Elements, the producer of the award-winning YouTube series, 30 Days Qigong to Better Health, as well as the co-founder of The Qi Club and QigongTeacherTraining.com.
You can find Chris on his website, his teacher training site and at the Qi Club
If you’re keen on social media, you’ll find Chris on YouTube and Tiktok
Here are a few videos that touch on practices Chris touched on in this conversation
