39 GEN - a Yo San University podcast Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear: Ed Sullivan’s Lessons from 25 Years at YSU
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Sep 10, 2025 Edward Sullivan, Dean of the InfiniChi Medical Qigong Institute and a long-time faculty member at Yo San University, shares his two-and-a-half-decade journey in Qigong. He delves into the concept of chi as the 'whisper of life' and its role in healing. Sullivan discusses the unique aspects of medical Qigong, emphasizing the importance of practitioner self-cultivation over techniques. He also offers practical advice, such as breathing exercises and affirmations, while envisioning a future where Qigong integrates into clinical settings.
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Qi As The Whisper Of Life
- Qi is the "whisper of life" present in all things and revealed when we quiet the noise.
- Edward Sullivan describes conscious chi as breath-based animation you can sense with practice.
First Conscious Experience Of Qi
- Edward first consciously felt chi during a spiritual yoga class and later sensing the sun in his hand.
- He used simple exercises like lying between movements and feeling prana to awaken awareness.
Use Nature's Qi, Not Your Own
- Medical Qigong blends sky (yang) and earth (yin) energies rather than relying on the practitioner's personal qi.
- This protects the healer from burnout and allows both giving and safely removing energy.
