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Mimi Kuo-Deemer, MA, is the author of Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis and Xiu Yang: The Ancient Chinese Art of Self-Cultivation. A sixth-generation lineage holder in Baguazhang, she teaches qigong, meditation, and internal martial arts. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist and Daoist teachings, she explores how movement and embodiment can serve as pathways for living these philosophies. Authorised to teach Insight Meditation by Martin Aylward, she supports students in shifting from conceptual understanding to direct, lived experience.
Originally from the United States, she spent 13 years in China before making her home in the British countryside with her husband, their dog, three cats, five chickens, and some 60,000 bees.
Originally from the United States, she spent 13 years in China before making her home in the British countryside with her husband, their dog, three cats, five chickens, and some 60,000 bees.
upcoming events
Qigong and the Chinese 5 Phases (Wuxing) |
Qigong teacher training & Mentorship |
Resilience, resourcefulness and renewal: 4-day retreat |
free qigong courses
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NEW! THE five sacred guardiansThe Five Sacred Guardians with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a transformative online qigong course that invites you to connect with the ancient wisdom found in nature and in the stars. Drawing from the rich traditions of Daoism and Buddhism, this course introduces five powerful guardian archetypes—the Green Dragon, Vermillion Bird, Yellow Snake, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise—each embodying essential qualities such as resilience, joy, transformation, courage, and protection.
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THE mindful dragonThe Mindful Dragon with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a 5-part course combining dragon-inspired qigong forms with mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist wisdom to help you move beyond overthinking, reconnect to your body, and build inner resilience. Step into the energy and spirit of the dragon to face life’s challenges with a clear mind, well-resourced body and a strong, steady heart.
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THE 18 FORMSQigong: The 18 Forms with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a six-day exploration of this classic qigong sequence. No matter your age or abilities, the lessons and classes in this course will aid your posture, muscle tone, and range of movement – all without feeling taxing or putting stress on the joints. Regular practice of the 18 Forms supports vitality in the body, calmness and creativity in the mind, and transformational breathing.
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the 8 brocades |
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Qigong: The 8 Brocades with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a five-day course that teaches you this traditional qigong sequence alongside essential qigong philosophy. For centuries, practitioners have used the eight silken forms of the Eight Brocades to balance vital energy, align with the natural world, support the body’s organs and meridian systems, and live grounded, centred, healthy lives.
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'Nature's capacity for homeostasis and balance is also qigong's model for health' - Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis
- mimi kuo-deemer
DVDs & online qigong video programmes
Qigong SeasonsSpring (Wood), Summer (Fire), Late Summer (Earth), Autumn (Metal), Winter (Water), and The Art of Residing in Radiance
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qigong basics & FlowIncludes the 8 Brocades, 18 Forms, Five Element Forms, Joint and Meridian Warmups and more
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Qigong for health and wellnessIncludes the Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, Five Animal Frolics, Aligning with the Natural World and more
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Qigong TutorialsFive Animal Frolics, 8 Silk Brocades, Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, and 18 Forms
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featured book: Qigong and the Tai chi Axis'Mimi Kuo-Deemer takes the reader on a journey through the five elements and seasons of Qigong, explaining their connection to health, lifestyle, and state of mind.... It is a pleasure to read such a balanced approach. I highly recommend Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis!' – Kenneth S. Cohen, author of The Way of Qigong.
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'When we take care of ourselves, we take care of this world. This is because we are nature, manifest in human form.'