Freedom and another way to receive value for the work we provide, direct payments, no middlemen, no delays. ⚡ #bitcoin #freedom View quoted note →

Today Albufeira celebrated the International Day of Older Persons. I participated with Qigong and had a full stage with around 200 seniors doing Qigong. What a beautiful moment I had today!

Why do I practice Qigong? Because Qigong found me through meditation, and I went to try a class. It was a certainty, a divine experience between my soul, my consciousness, and my ego. It was a truth that manifested itself in every cell of my body. When I practice Qigong, I'm in meditation, giving my body the tools it needs to find its own balance. #qigong #meditation #wellness

Sunrise Qigong at Marinha Beach, Algarve. This sky was incredible today, what a way to start the day. 🌅 Gratitude, brother @PilgrimB, for the presence and the energy exchange. Second payment received in Lightning. So happy to be slowly rebuilding myself from zero and starting life over again, but with more awareness this time. #qigong #algarve #wellness

So happy today. Had the pleasure of introducing @PilgrimB to Qigong and sharing what I love most. Even happier to receive my first payment in Bitcoin. Grateful, @PilgrimB , for this exchange of energies, Qigong for Bitcoin. ⚡ #qigong #bitcoin #wellness

From the womb, we float effortlessly, nourished without effort. From birth onward, everything must be sought: breath, food, and safety. Even how we breathe shifts, from the belly in childhood to the chest by adulthood, quietly gathering tension we rarely notice. Zhan Zhuang exists to recover what we lost along the way: the original flow of energy, in body and mind. #qigong #zhanzhuang #wellness

Autumn invites us to slow down, let go of what we no longer need, and create space for the new. As the photo illustrates, Chi Kung is timeless and adapts to every era and every season. It’s about living with intention, presence, and giving tools back to the body, mind, and spirit. 🌿🧘‍♂️ #chigung #mindfulness #philosophy #autumn #nostr

In this video, I teach you 3 simple Qigong movements, perfect for beginners. In just 8 minutes, you'll learn how to recharge your energy, reduce stress, and feel more grounded in your body. No experience or equipment needed—just a quiet space and an open mind. If you enjoy it, drop a like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to slow down today. Note: The audio is available in English and Spanish translation, or you can simply follow along with the body language and take as much time as you need on each movement.

Today this was my scenery to record a 10-minute qigong practice for my Substack and YouTube channel.

Nothing like the words of someone who's lived the experience 🙏 "Thank you for the great Reiki treatments and Qi gong lessons at my chosen location. They helped me relax, calm, and clear space quickly to get more out of my holiday. The effects were immediate and exactly what I needed. Profound gift and professionalism, thank you, Filipe." — A, UK #Reiki #QiGong #Algarve #AlgarveWellness #Wellbeing

It's not enough to eliminate what drains you. You have to substitute it. 🌿 If you remove an hour of stress, fill it with movement, silence, or whatever restores your energy. #wellness #qigong #yoga New blog post below 👇 View article →

When I was doing my Qigong training, I was challenged to start teaching. I had always been afraid of speaking in public, of leading large groups of people. But naturally, I found myself drawn into it, as if I were being pushed by something greater than myself. I started speaking and leading the practice with a trembling voice, my body shaking without me forcing it. Little by little, I healed those fears and doubts. Today, 10 years later, I teach classes of 30 people, and this October I'm going from 7 to 10 classes a week, with retired people now among my students. It's been a journey. Everything is an experience, and everything helps us grow and evolve as spiritual beings living an earthly experience. #qigong #wellness

Sunrise and Qigong practice. Starting the day like this is invigorating and boosts your spirit. Body and mind are grateful. Anyone else out there starting their day this way? 🙏 #meditation #qigong #algarve #sunrise #bitcoin

I love waking up early, watching the sunrise, and practicing qigong to start the day. It gives the whole day a different flavor. Anyone else agree?

Do you see your life as an asset or a liability? 🌿 We all get the same 24 hours a day. The difference lies in the return your lifestyle gives you for each one of them. Have a read 😉👇🏼 View article →

Good morning! I've set up a SimpleX Chat link. If you have any questions or doubts, feel free to reach out to me there with total privacy. The link is in my bio, but I'm also leaving it here:

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🧘‍♂️ Free 40-minute Qigong Class I just recorded a full 40-minute session for everyone! (Note: future free posts will be shorter short-form clips). Audio is in Portuguese, but the practice is universal. Enjoy at your own pace, no rush. 🌿 Watch here on Substack:

Essência do Qi: Aula Completa de Chi Kung na Natureza (40 min)

Uma prática completa de 40 minutos, gravada na natureza, para inaugurar a secção Essência do Qi. Desfruta ao teu ritmo e sem pressas.

#wellness #health #meditation #Portuguese #Substack #Nostr

One month on Nostr for Algarve Wellness. 🌿 39 notes, 15 followers, a few long reads published, and real replies from real people, not an algorithm deciding who sees this. Still early days, but it already feels like a more honest way to share this work. Grateful for everyone following along so far. More coming. ⚡ #Nostr #qigong #wellness

A reminder in the spirit of Taoist philosophy: in stillness, the world loses its power to disturb you. What triggers you often reveals more about your own state than about what's happening around you. Calm isn't the absence of disturbance, it's what makes clarity possible in the first place. #tcm #qigong #wellness

In Chinese medicine, fire is the element of the heart. It governs joy, connection, and warmth between people. When Fire is balanced, you feel present with others, are easy to laugh, and are easy to open up. When it's depleted, connection starts to feel like effort instead of ease. Practice isn't just about calming down; sometimes it's about rekindling the joy that's gone quiet.