Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC)

09/10/2026

Sustain Life with Tai Chi and Qigong

In this video, Dr. Roger Jahnke shares the potential of reversing genetic decline to sustain well-being over a longer period, likening it to the idea of a "fountain of youth." While living forever may not be possible, improving longevity and healthspan is achievable.

He emphasizes that integrative medicine goes beyond conventional treatments and includes cost-effective, evidence-based, and accessible lifestyle modification programs.

Discover ancient secrets of radiant health and longevity.

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09/09/2026

The 3 Practical Treasures: Posture, Breath, and Mind to Reset Your Life

Unlocking daily peace and focus does not require hours of complex meditation. You can instantly reset your mind and body by engaging three simple practical treasures you already possess.

In this episode, host Ephraim Herschmann connects with Dr. Roger Jahnke to discuss how small, deliberate shifts in physical awareness can quickly restore balance. Dr. Jahnke walks through adjusting your posture, deepening your breath, and bringing your mind into the present moment with clear intent.

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09/08/2026

How do Tai Chi and Martial Arts practices affect Qi — meaning the functional capacity of the human system?

There is a simple yet profound principle behind the healthy longevity and inner steadiness often seen in long-time Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners: purposeful skill refinement.

What if the secret to healthy longevity isn't doing more — but refining how you do what matters?

Briefly, when we stop doing what we usually do and turn our attention to refining skills - Tai Chi - Taiji, Qigong, making tea, gardening - it is referenced as Gongfu - Kungfu. This means "skills refinement" and it requires time and focus.

When we use our consciousness to elect a next activity or focus, that is purposefulness. Non-distracted purposeful engagement — whether in movement or in stillness — has a huge effect on function. It shifts the autonomic nervous system and shifts a wide array of regulatory mechanisms - both physiological and psychological.

Traditionally, in the indigenous view of the Chinese tribes, this also includes an influence on the spiritual aspect of self as well. The best English words for this are — purposefully integrating the Body-Mind-Spirit complex. And, it is all discussed using the concept of Qi — as in human Qi. Tree Qi, weather Qi, and any other form of Qi is unique to its function, so human Qi is not weather Qi.

Busyness and worry have an effect too. Mostly, we are busy and worrying. When we purposefully develop the skill — Gongfu — of being present to the task at hand — the painting, the cooking, the Tai Chi, the playing of the violin, the making of compost — it shifts internal function. This is Gongfu — also referenced as "cultivation". It shifts the autonomic nervous system, tones the vagal system, moderates the neurotransmitter profile, alters internal energetic discharges of ions and the related magnetic field, enhances heart rate variability, protects and sustains the telomeres, and much more.

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09/07/2026

Healing Starts with Your Hands: 4 Self-Massage Techniques from Qigong

What if one of the simplest tools for supporting your well-being is already in your hands?

In this video, Dr. Roger Jahnke shares simple, effective self-massage techniques—like pressing, stroking, holding, and tapping—rooted in Qigong and ancient healing traditions.

Whether you are breathing, tapping, or moving through gestures, adding affirmations enhances the impact.

It's a powerful reminder: healing can begin with your own two hands.

09/06/2026

The Ten Phases of Cultivating and Mastering Qi (Video Program)

Qigong can be more than gentle movement and stress relief. It can become a daily practice for cultivating greater balance, presence, and connection within yourself.

If you've been practicing Qigong or Tai Chi for some time, you may be ready to explore what lies beyond the movements.

In The Ten Phases of Cultivating and Mastering Qi, Dr. Roger Jahnke takes you on a deeper exploration of Qigong through gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, and the Three Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Jing, Qi, and Shen.

Across six curated video sessions, you'll explore practices designed to help you:

🌿 Cultivate grounding, vitality, and ease
🫁 Bring greater awareness to the breath and body
🧘‍♀️ Develop inner stillness and personal presence
💚 Work with emotional balance, clarity, and compassion
✨ Explore meditation and the qualities of Shen, or spirit
🌱 Create a personalized Qigong practice you can carry into everyday life

The journey moves through the Earth Elixir, HeartMind Elixir, and Heaven Elixir, offering a framework for exploring body, heart, mind, energy, and spirit as an interconnected whole.

Whether you're a longtime Qigong student, a teacher or healer, or simply curious about deepening your personal practice, the Ten Phases offers an opportunity to slow down, turn inward, and explore the deeper dimensions of Qigong.

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09/04/2026

Reduce Stress with Qigong

The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong can be modified to be applicable and useful to even the busiest modern people. Many dedicated practitioners of Qigong find that regular practice helps them to remain calm and centered through life's ups and downs.

An article called "Reduce Stress with Qigong: Awakening the Healer Within" by Claire Sykes shares some wise words from Dr. Roger Jahnke:

"You can do Qigong anywhere, whether sitting, standing, or lying down. And yes, you can make time for it! Just two minutes of Qigong here and there throughout the day can reduce stress and help with depression and anxiety. It also helps you manage chronic conditions and prevent illness, and it encourages healthy aging.

"Qigong creates functional changes within the body to produce the most profound medicine ever discovered," says Roger Jahnke, a doctor of Oriental medicine and director of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, in Santa Barbara, CA. He's the author of The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi.

For starters, Qigong (qi for "life force" and gong for "practice") mobilizes the blood and other body fluids, including those related to the lymphatic system, joints, brain, and spine. It also increases blood-vessel elasticity, so the heart pumps more easily."

If you are ready to expand your practice and unlock true energy mastery, explore The Ten Phases of Cultivating and Mastering Qi streaming video program with Dr. Roger Jahnke.

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09/03/2026

Beyond the Diet Debate: What's Really Causing Inflammation?

Tired of endlessly debating whether you should be keto, vegan, or Mediterranean for your health? The real secret to reducing daily inflammation has nothing to do with strict diet trends and everything to do with one simple choice.

Dr. Roger Jahnke explains why the focus may not need to be on following one specific diet label, but on choosing foods that support an anti-inflammatory way of eating. He points to the common thread among several popular eating patterns and asks an important question: where is all the inflammation coming from?

In conversation with interviewer Ephraim Herschmann, Dr. Jahnke breaks down how major wellness diets share the same anti-inflammatory power and reveals the single everyday habit that triggers chronic inflammation.

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09/02/2026

The Most Rewarding Part of Helping People Heal

When people regain their health, reduce overwhelming stress, and restore their cognitive capacity, the impact can be life-changing. This clip explores why health empowerment can be so powerful and why helping people create meaningful change is deeply rewarding.

In an episode of Business Growth Spotlight with host Heidi Schalk, Dr. Roger Jahnke reflects on some of the most meaningful outcomes he and his colleagues have witnessed through their work with Health Action, including people overcoming serious health challenges, reducing their dependence on medication, and regaining cognitive efficiency after experiencing significant stress.

For Dr. Jahnke, these experiences highlight something profound: empowering people with practices and tools that support their well-being can create changes that reach far beyond the individual.

It's not simply about teaching a practice. It's about helping people rediscover their capacity to participate actively in their own health and well-being.

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09/01/2026

The Power of Proactive Health with Dr. Roger Jahnke

Better health starts with more than treating symptoms. Discover how Chinese medicine, Qigong, breath, and conscious action can help you cultivate balance, strengthen your foundation, and become more empowered in your approach to health and well-being.

Speaking with host and interviewer Ephraim Herschmann, Dr. Jahnke explains how Chinese medicine views health through the lens of harmony and balance, and how the concept of Qi can be understood in relation to balance and function.

One of the most practical takeaways is the power of the Three Treasures: posture, breath, and mind.

✨ Adjust your posture.
🌬️ Deepen and slow your breath.
🧘 Bring your mind into the present.

From there, Dr. Jahnke encourages us to identify our aspirations, determine the steps needed to reach them, and consciously prioritize those actions.

Health empowerment doesn't have to begin with something complicated. Sometimes, it begins with a simple choice to become more aware, breathe more deeply, and take the next step toward the life you want.

Watch the video and explore how Qigong and mind-body practices can become part of a more conscious approach to health and well-being:

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08/31/2026

Can Short Meditations Be Effective?

Meditation doesn't have to be long to be effective.

In this clip, Dr. Roger Jahnke challenges the idea that longer meditation is always better. He shares how short, focused meditations can actually be more rewarding—especially when the "habit mind" starts whispering, "Let's go do something else."

Instead of fighting distraction for 30–60 minutes, why not commit to a powerful few minutes of presence?

Dr. Jahnke reminds us that meditation isn't one-size-fits-all. Some people thrive with longer sits. Others benefit from brief, intentional pauses throughout the day. What matters most is awareness.