Quick Win: The daily ritual that helped Lisa Leong to find peace of mind
Feb 24, 2025
Lisa Leong jumps into the world of Qigong, driven by a disconnection between her mind and body. She travels to New York to learn from the master, Robert Peng, revealing her determination to find peace of mind. Through her transformative journey, she discovers the emotional and mental benefits of this meditative martial arts practice. A pivotal moment in her experience comes while reflecting in a flower garden, symbolizing her rediscovery of joy. Lisa's commitment to wellness is inspiring and underscores the power of holistic practices.
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Qigong for Presence
Practice the "Four Golden Wheels" Qigong exercise to reconnect with your body.
Lisa Leong found this helpful for improving her headspace and reducing stress.
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Lisa Leong's Journey to Qigong
Lisa Leong lost her joy and felt stuck in her head despite trying various methods.
Reading about Robert Peng's Qigong practice inspired her to learn from him in the US.
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Robert Peng and the Hawkes
Robert Peng helped former Prime Minister Bob Hawke and his daughter Susan Hawke.
Susan Hawke's recovery and youthful appearance after Qigong led to Peng's popularity in Australia.
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Lisa Leong doesn’t do things by halves - if she’s worried she might not be getting enough sunlight in the dead of Melbourne winter, she goes out and buys an infrared desk light. If she learns cold therapy might be beneficial, she jumps into a sub-zero cryotherapy chamber.
So when the ABC Broadcaster started feeling a disconnect between her mind and body, she didn’t just start practicing Qigong (a meditative martial arts practice similar to Tai Chi). No, she wanted to learn it from the master himself, Robert Peng.
She thought she might be in luck, because the Chinese healer was brought to Australia by… Bob Hawke? But by the time Lisa wanted to learn, Peng had moved to New York. So naturally, Lisa flew across the world to spend ten days under his tutelage!
Lisa shares why she felt compelled to learn Qigong, what she learned from Robert Peng, and how Bob Hawke fits into the story!
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