Qigong is a 4000-year-old Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, mindfulness, and controlled breathing techniques.

For this month’s experiment Chris & Jim have been working with the brilliant Tamas Konya to explore how Qigong can improve the flow of natural healing energy and integrates our body, mind and spirit.

This was was great fun!

FInd out more about Tamas on his website tamascoach.com

Chris is flying solo this month for our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment, where he’s been diving deep into the world of hyperbaric chamber therapy, with the brilliant Dr Wil Buxton.

Hyperbaric chamber therapy involves climbing into a purpose-built chamber where you’re exposed to an atmosphere of 100% oxygen, pressurised to up to 3 times the normal atmospheric pressure. Luckily Dr Will does all the scientific bits, and all Chris has to do is chill out in the chamber and taking some deep breaths.

By increasing the concentration of oxygen in the blood and giving your body's tissues a boost with exposure to rich blood plasma, lots of amazing things happen; Damaged tissues heal faster, inflammation reduces whilst it also strengthens the immune system. For Chris however this experiment was all about exploring the mood-enhancement that people experience due to improved mental clarity.

And did he get some of that!!!

You can find out more about our partners for this month’s energy experiment or book yourself in to have a go in the chamber at https://effectdoctors.com/

Chris and Jim chat about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment, where we've been delving into the wonderful world of improvisation with one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished improv performers – Neil Mullarkey.

You may recognise him from his performances in 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' and two 'Austin Powers' movies. He still performs most Sundays with the Comedy Store Players, Europe's top improv troupe, which he co-founded with Mike Myers. But now he travels the world bringing the skills of theatre and especially improv to businesses across different sectors.

Have a listen as Chris and Jim discuss the experiment Neil set for us and explore why this month has been a real hoot and full of energy.

And… why not give it a go yourself?

Read the full blog to get involved.

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