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What is the diffrence betwee Red and White Tantra? The short answer is that Red Tantra is focused on sensuality and sexuality, while White Tantra is more oriented towards a spiritual approach. There is also Black Tantra which is obsessed with power and its permutations, e.g., siddhis, ...

Chinese yoga or qi gong (pronounced chi kung), is a powerful way to release the dampness and heat that summer time brings. Dampness and heat are states that can lead to health issues such as excessive weight, chronic fatigue, aggravation of inflammatory conditions, depression, anxiety, and digestive challenges. What causes dampness and heat? Cold and iced beverages stagnates the energy of the spleen, creating dampness.

Using Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias High blood pressure is frequently difficult to treat in a short time by acupuncture or herbs. Patients become discouraged and turn to western medicine. Some forms of Qigong can help lower blood pressure. However, most of these forms must be taught to the patient and are not simple to learn. Most of these Qigong methods have a common factor. The rate of respiration is slowed down.

Qi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Knowing how maintain your Qi balance, create an abundance of qi, and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to preventing or recovering quickly from a cold or the flu.

This is an oft-discussed subject, with a lot of misinformation being passed around. First of all, Taijiquan (this is the current official pinyin spelling) is a martial art, developed about 450 years ago by General Chen WanTing of Chen village. Chen village is near the northern Xiaolin temple. ...

The following article is a shortened version of my original article on Daoist meditation. Contact me for a free full version of this article. Daoist Zuowang Meditation Just watch out thatr Above the concentrated mindr Everything is free and open and coverless, Beneath the concentrated mindr Everything is wide and spacious and bottomless.

Spheres, Circles and Spirals are all shapes that appear naturally in nature. They appear because the laws that govern energy and its physical manifestation take these forms. The first basic shape of the sphere can be used in qigong practice to manifest an abundant quantity of Qi within you.

In the Chinese medicine system, the liver is associated with conditions involving hypertension, anemia, headaches at the top of the head, and the emotions of anger or compassion. This simple qi gong liver release will empower you to begin cultivating an inte al calmness within the liver ...

One of my favorite qigong forms is Primordial Wuji Qigong. The form I practice is technically mine in origins, but the philosophy behind it belongs to a long tradition of qigong cultivation. I became interested in it during the early 2000’s. At that time, I was studying the writings of a variety of qigong teachers: Roger Jahnke, Jerry Alan Johnson, Michael Winn, Daniel Reid, Solala Towler, and Ken Cohen. Several of them had written extensively or produced videos on the Primordial qigong.

During the spring time, the organ of the liver can manifest imbalances more profoundly. The liver is associated with the wood element and spring time on an energy level. Imbalances of the liver include: Challenges with the eyes including foggy vision, high pressure, tumors or other eye irregularities. Headaches in a band pattern or at the top of the head. Dizziness. Migraines. High blood pressure. Joint, tendon and ligament pain. Insomnia. Increased anger or frustration. Challenges with finding compassion.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been developed over a period of 3000 plus years. It is based on the BALANCE, ABUNDANCE, and FLOW of Qi through the meridians and organs of the body. To maintain a smooth flow of Qi and thus vibrant health and abundant energy it is necessary to balance your Qi and in the process remove blockages and stagnation that has occurred due to the excesses and neglect of life and living.

Happiness, health and well-being are the “Ultimate Three Aspects of Life” that you need to manifest so that you can experience an awesome life, reality and world. I would like to share with you 10 WAYS, 10 AFFIRMATIONS and 10 MIND POWER QIGONG breathing exercises that I have done and continue to do and that you can use to set yourself on your road to happiness, health and well-being. 1. Make a grateful list 2. Define what happiness means to you 3. Make meaningful goals 4. De-clutter 5. Laugh out loud 6. Mind power qigong 7. Meditate 8. Let more fresh air inr

Qigong has proven an effective treatment for inhibiting or destroying leukemia cells in mice and certain other types of human cancer cells. The studies here fall into two broad classes: in vitro and in vivo studies. Typically, the in-vitro studies involved randomly dividing the laboratory-prepared cancer cell cultures into different groups, with one group being treated with exte al Qigong, plus one or more control groups that did not receive any Qigong treatment. Sometimes, one group was treated by sham Qigong for the same amount of time as the group receiving authentic Qigong treatment.

When we have a greater muscle mass, our bodies burn calories more efficiently even when resting. Qi gong and tai chi are Chinese healing exercises that allow you to build muscle naturally while increasing energy and the health of the inte al organs. How do qi gong and tai chi build muscle ...

Often times, the stress of life and exposure to toxins in the environment can stress our lymphatic system. In Chinese medicine, the lymphatic is most closely associated with the triple heaters or triple burners, which can be thought of as an irrigation system of energy that disperses qi to the inte al organs. When this irrigation system is clear and free flowing, disease does not exist. When the triple heaters are obstructed, we see challenges manifesting as swollen lymph glands, low energy, and low immunity.

Yoga and Taoist practices share many similar techniques and paradigms while also having both subtle and dramatic differences. Each is a master system for human evolution abundant with complex subtleties that have developed over millennia. To try to concisely compare these practices is difficult ...

It is nearing the end of a week long journey to the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. It was a journey to support a friend and colleague in the martial arts with his work with children and martial arts in the Trinidad primary and secondary schools. I am sitting, just beginning to take breakfast at "Alicia's Palace" a wonderful island hotel that is tucked away, in a deep cut tropical mountain valley, in northern Trinidad. To reach you have to drive three to four kilometers up a very narrow, twisting and winding, switch-backed road, up "Lady Chancellor Hill."

Tantric Qigong, Taiji, Multiple Sclerosis and the Immune System Multiple Sclerosis is a condition where one’s immune system dysfunctionally attacks the fatty sheath that insulates nerves. Just like an electrical wire that has been stripped of its insulation, one’s nerves start to short out. The nerve impulses never reach their terminus, which causes those afflicted to begin to lose coordination. There is still no conclusive etiology for Multiple Sclerosis, though statistically the group at greatest risk consists of Caucasian women born in the northern United States.

How does Tantric Qigong™ work? It can be said that Qigong works by uniting heavenly and earthly energies. While Western science does not yet have a full explanation of how Qigong does this, it most likely that it works by amplifying your personal Chi (Qi, life force, vitality, Ki) by drawing in earthly and atmospheric / solar ionic energy to supplement your existing vitality.

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; A time to plant, a time to reap; A time to kill, a time to heal; A time to laugh, a time to weep… A time to build up, a time to break down; A time to dance, a time to mourn… A time you may embrace; A time to refrain from embracing.”rn–Ecclesiastes 3:1-5, adapted by Pete Seger “Everything in the universe is made of Yin and Yang. Yang will settle through Yin, and Yin will expand through Yang. Yin and Yang integrate and move together. So a man will become arouse

Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response Garlicr Fresh garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-bearing substance that acts as a natural antibiotic in addition to being a potent antioxidant. You can use garlic in cooked vegetables, sauces, soups, and stews. The trick is not to cook the garlic, which lessens its potency. Cook your food and then add one or more crushed fresh garlic cloves for maximum effect.

This qi gong can help to relieve lower back pain, strengthen the kidneys and reproductive organs, and help to release the emotion of fear and build will. Start this qi gong session in either a sitting or standing position. Place hands on the lower back with palms facing the lower back. Step ...

Stress, anxiety and depression can ruin your holiday if you let them get the better of you! But, you already have the tools need to cope. Your mind, your breath and your spirit are all you need along with a few awesome Qigong Exercises to alleviate the stress of the holidays.

The relationships we engage have a strong impact on our physical, mental and spiritual health. When relationships are balanced:nn(1) We have a release of dopamine that naturally elevates our mood (a chemical which researchers have identified as partly responsible for that elated feeling we get ...

Give me 3 minutes and I'll explain why 98% of Qigong practitioners are wasting their time... Remember, Qigong is the art of deliberately managing your vital energy or Chi/Qi. Vital energy is the 'juice' that keeps you alive and allows you to do everything you do. Qigong is similar to Yoga, but less strenuousr It's like Tai Chi, but easier and quicker to lea It offers proven health benefits and requires zero athleticism. There are 5 main aims that people practicing Chi Kung/Qigong exercises want to achieve: Improve Health and Increase Vitalityr Longevityr

The 3rd Chakra, Romance, Eros, and Agape If material acquisition, pleasure, and power cannot fully sate our most secret yearning what can? Romantic love comes closer to assuaging this questing of the soul. It is of a higher vibrational level than the mere competition for survival, status, and advantage inherent in the money and material chase.

The Mystery of the Solar Plexus For many years I have seen various charts and books written on the subject of the chakras. There seems to be some general confusion as to the location and spiritual function of the solar plexus. I have seen some charts put its location as low in the body as the navel, or as high as the heart. Its actual physical center is near the end of the ste um. Like its physical location, the energetic character of the solar plexus also seems a little confusing to many authors and teachers.

Tantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow Mindfulness, which is often thought of as a Buddhist concept, is really about being Present. Presencing is one form of self-inquiry (which can be done as a meditation or as coaching) as is Tantric Qigong. These art forms are about getting out of your head, your mental analysis, comparison and judgment, and becoming present to what really IS. It sounds simple, and it is. However, this is not very easy for most people.

Characteristics of the 3rd Chakra Characteristics of the animal third chakrar As an extension of the reptilian / mammalian fight or flight reaction, the third chakra manifests the energies of control, manipulation, stubbornness, anger, hatred and violence. These can be directed outwardly or inwardly on energetic or physical levels. We can see various mixes of these manifest in the world as intolerance, warfare, social prejudice, manipulative business practices, control agendas in interpersonal relationships of various types, etc.

Do you know how things happen, how they come about? Do you know how your mind works? Do you realize that you think in pictures? Everything you do starts out in your mind as an idea. As you are reading this you are putting the picture of letters together to form words that you hear and see in your mind.

Qi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Qigong is the practice of breathing, movement, visualization and Affirmation that you can use to reduce your stress everyday. You can balance your qi, create an abundance of qi, and maintain a smooth flow of qi thus keeping stress at bay and increasing your health.

This is a classic Taoist Qigong Meditation method, with it's roots in India, for circulating and refining Qi via the circuit formed by the 'Governing Channel' from perineum up to head and the Conception Channel from head back down to perineum. Practicing the Microcosmic Orbit is a key step that enables more advanced practices. The Practice of the Microcosmic Orbit. 1. The first steps are to still the body, calm the mind, and regulate the breath. Sit, stand in Zhan Zhuang (Post Standing) or lay on your back, in a quiet place, eyes closed lightly.

Mantra can be a very powerful tool to align the chakra system through the power of vibration. It puts the power of the body behind the intention of the mind. Om is the universal mantra, often described as the universal sound current. It is a "one size fits all" kind of mantra. Anyone can chant ...

That which is looked upon by one generation as the apex of human knowledge is often considered an absurdity in the next, and what is regarded as a superstition in one century, may form the basis of science for the following one! Paracelsus, sixteenth-century European Alchemist I have created this article to talk about the latest info about the spectrum of equivalents for Qi in the Western View.

Many people today are conce ed about the impact of cholesterol-lowering drugs that contain statins, linked in some cases to possible liver damage in certain people. This article will explore natural statins and plant sterols as tools to lower cholestrol. Statins In addition to synthetic forms ...

What a wonderful weekend and what a beautiful day it is today. Sun, leaves and 60 degrees, an awesome autumn day in the North East of the USA. Stepping outside this morning on my front porch I took a deep breath of the leaf scented fall air and said to myself “This is what feeling better and qigong are all about, the ability and capability to be aware and enjoy the reality we have created for ourselves.”

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY AND SNOWY DAY HERE! As I look outside I once again realize that my reality manifests from the future infinite field of possibilities through my words, my deeds, and my beliefs. I find increasingly that it only takes a simple positive adjustment of what I believe, what I do and what I say to create my awesome reality. As a being of spirit jou eying through this physical plane I see and experience this manifestation more everyday!

Presencing™: Growth, Meditation, Manifestation Presencing™ is a method of self-inquiry that scans the body, mind, and emotions for what is Present at that time. What is present is often the tip of the iceberg, a barely recognizable “feeler” put out by your higher self to try and get your attention.

Let’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 millio Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 millio Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have addictive or habituative characteristics. The usual therapeutic modalities for treating addiction are the “gradual-reduction” and “symptom-specific” methodologies.** In both of these therapies, pharmaceuticals are used to treat the patient.

Qigong, Immunity, and Influenza With debate raging over the efficacy and side effects of the H1N1 flu vaccine, which contains mercury (as thimerosal) and may contain other adjuvants, perhaps it is appropriate to consider carefully some natural alte atives to increase one's immune response. It is well known to practitioners of T'ai Chi and Tantric Qigong that these arts demonstrably improve one's overall health and vitality in a gentle, non-stressful manner.

In the Chinese system, colds and other viral infections or bacterial infections are viewed as pathogens that penetrate various layers of our energy. The outer most layer of our energy is the wei qi, associated most closely with our immunity system. Once a pathogen breaks through the outer ...

This tree meditation can help calm the energy of the liver, lower blood pressure and promote restful sleep. The next time you are visiting a park or out in nature, you can perform this simple tree meditation. Breathe in deeply for a count of five. Exhale deeply for a count of five. Stand in ...

Why do you breathe? Do you breathe to live? Or do you live to breathe? The masses would say that you must breathe so that you can live. But this is little more than just survival. As you breathe in an unconscious fashion you do nothing more than take in enough air so that the minimum amount of toxins can be removed from your body and the minimum amount of oxygen required is absorbed.

This cooling qi gong visualization helps the body to achieve balance and promote healing of:nn*Issues involving struggle and resistance in our lives, said to create emotional heat in the Chinese medicine system. n*Health conditions that have a hot or inflammatory nature such as cancer, arthritis ...

Do you ever say to yourself, “I just don't want to!,” “I'm just too tired!,” or “I can do that tomorrow!.” Does PROCRASTINATION creep into your life and you just don't seem to get things accomplished? There was a German philosopher, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, that said “Seize this very minute what you can do or dream you can do, and begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it. Only engage, and the mind will grow heated. Begin, and the work will be completed.”

Qi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Every day you can feel and sense the energy of the Universe, the Earth and yourself. Knowing how balance your qi, create an abundance of qi, and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to feeling good and improving your health.

Today I want to share with you a quote from Joe Vitale who is a self-help author, speaker and entrepreneur. Joe said, "You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully, and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own life." Let's read that again, "You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully, and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own life."

6 Tips for Surviving an Economic Crisis with your Self Intact One Path Will Fragment Your Consciousness, The Other Will Set You Free. The unemployment rate has reached its highest levels in recent memory. Major US and international companies are restructuring, laying off employees, or just going bankrupt. Food prices are up, oil prices continue their slow rise after Obama's election, and the economy is giving itself a chunky swirlie. More importantly, my favorite el-cheapo movie theatre has permanently closed it doors.

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that leaves those afflicted with fatigue, painful ‘tender points,’ morning stiffness, and difficulties with sleep and the performance of routine activities of daily life.

Denying feelings can create stagnation emotionally and lead to states of depression. Use this handy checklist to assess if you are processing experiences in a way to avoid stagnation and depression. Checklist for Healthy Processing Are you acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects ...

Knowing how to balance, create an abundance and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to feeling good and maintaining your health. In “Traditional Chinese Medicine” you, as a human being, hold a special place in the grand scheme of things. You are an individual and unique manifestation of the one universal energy and you are in between the Heavens and the Earth.

The Art of Being Present The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mou for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. –Buddha What moment do we have other than this? The past is an illusion long gone. The future is not yet made manifest. Each moment of our lives lands as a dew drop upon the lotus. Delicate, unique, irreplaceable. To look upon it with full attention and unfettered gaze reveals its precious and inimitable perfection.

It was a Saturday morning as we began our seven hour drive from Burlington, VT to home after dropping off our daughter for her freshman year of college and because of the weekend event I was thinking that it was extremely important to be able to create harmony within myself and my reality.

We all face tragedies in our lives, evoking grief, sadness and despair. This is a natural part of life. How we nurture ourselves and process feelings greatly impacts our physical and mental wellness. These three strategies can help you find balance during moments of loss or grief.nn(1) Support ...

It will help in your practice of Xin Huxi Qigong or any style of qigong if you have a basic understanding of the underlying Yin and Yang philosophy that is being applied. Xin Huxi Qigong

Qi gong is one of the most powerful tools for staying young and nourishing longevity. How does it work? Builds Inte al Strength and Suppleness Unlike other forms of traditional western exercise, qi gong trains the energy of the body to invigorate inte al organs to promote balanced health and ...

People with breathing problem should practice with Tai Chi, to start with, is recommended rather than with Chi Kung. Tai Chi is a form of Chi Kung, but Chi Kung is not necessary Tai Chi. However, they both have something in common, the slow movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi has more complicated movements tha Chi Kung. Chi Kung always concentrate on breathing more than the movements.

How Do You Breathe? Put your hand on your chest and a hand on your belly. Take a deep breath. Which hand moves more? The top hand or the bottom hand? When we are born we are belly breathers. Watch a baby breathe and you will see that his whole body moves, butespecially his belly. In kindergarten we are still belly breathers. By fifth grade we have converted almost 100% to upper chest breathers. This learned breathing pattern is an unconsciously modeled for us by our parents and community. We change to match our high stress society. Belly Breathing is our natural way of breathing.

You’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life pervades you. Thoughts pinball through your mind: Will he shoot the cashier—and then me? Am I to die in a convenience store of all places? Where are the police? The cashier complies; the robber bolts through the door. Your breathing slows and deepens and the thoughts in your mind slow.

Xin Huxi Qigong has as its central concept that of "Center Breathing." Center Breathing is breathing in a fashion such that the Dan Tian - Elixir Field - is balanced, abundant and flowing with Qi. As with any system of exercise whether it be Qigong, Tai Chi or Kung Fu it is always recommended that you warm-up prior to the major portion of the training or practice. In Xin Huxi Qigong the first and easiest forms to learn are the stationary warm-up exercises.

The 3rd Chakra: The Tower of Ego & The Fall The Tower of Egor The over compensation for survival challenges and the perception of lack in the material or emotional realms leads to the quest for dominance. This makes sense on the animal level as the best hunters or providers will ensure their own survival and pass on their genetic material. If you are say, a wolf, this can benefit others in your pack because the alpha male really can only eat so much of a kill; the rest is shared by the pack. In the human realm this is often not so.

You begin a process of dating and discover the wonders of another person. You find yourself excited and happy to take that risk to allow yourself to trust being vulnerable and open. You find yourself selflessly creating more and more space in your life for the person and doing more to demonstrate a growing admiration and love for this person.

The Spiritual Function of Yearning The first three chakras compose a unit; a triad of our animal drives. At this stage in our evolution, it is easy to observe that, as a species, humans are still controlled by these animal motivations. There are certainly many enlightened buddhas, saints, and prophets that have appeared over the millennia, but the vast majority of people are still centered within their animal heritage, though we can see that humans have certainly invented many complex variations of the basic animal instincts.

In these times of economic challenge, people often wonder about how to effectively invest their financial resources. Yet, people often overlook the value of investing in their body, mind and spirit integration as a way of building prosperity. When we nourish and integrate these three integral parts of self, body, mind and spirit, it magnifies our ability to align ourselves with God’s blessings and abundance. These three strategies can help you invest in yourself each hour of the day. Body

With the increase of environmental pollutants, stress, and poor diets, both men and women can face hormonal balances that can lead to health challenges. Some of these challenges may include:nn * Infertility and lack of virility or sex drive.n * Perimenopausal, menopausal, and post ...

An article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link: http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion. The article draws a conclusion that is based on our society's over-reliance upon muscular strength. It proves to me that there is a real value in educating the public upon a little know Ancient understand that tendons need to be trained to better help us hold up an object than through muscularity.

This qi gong color visualization helps you to strengthen the energy of the pericardium and heart. The pericardium energy is associated spiritually with our intimate relationships. Thus, when our pericardium energy is low, we find ourselves more challenged to engage intimate relationships ...

Martial Arts is for Everyone! I was thinking about someone beginning the martial arts - karate, kungfu, jujitsu, taichi, qigong, etc. and asked myself where to start? I realized that there is only one place to start and that is in you own mind. That there is only one place to start and that is at the BEGINNING. In Japan they have the phrase "SO SHIN" which means "Beginner's Mind." It was Shunryo Suzuki that said, "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind, there are very few."

Do it yourself QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts and Qigong tools. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out two ...

The Only Illness There Is By Marcus Santer I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will know that there is only one illness and you will know how to prevent it.

The Art of Being Present The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mou for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. –Buddha What moment do we have other than this? The past is an illusion long gone. The future is not yet made manifest. Each moment of our lives lands as a dew drop upon the lotus. Delicate, unique, irreplaceable. To look upon it with full attention and unfettered gaze reveals its precious and inimitable perfection.

What is it with Americans and sex? We appear to crave it, are fascinated by it and simultaneously fear it with every fiber of our being. We use it in advertising to sell everything from automobiles to zucchini, yet often prohibit our children from learning about it, our teachers from teaching ...

Depression and anxiety can be overwhelming but there are solutions. Today, I’d like to share some cognitive strategies that can help you break the cycle of depressive and anxious thought patterns. The first step to banishing negative thoughts is to become aware how often you are having ...

During stressful times, it is important to: Eat in a balanced way. To gain most energy, one should eat within 30 minutes to an hour of rising. That first meal should be a high protein meal with healthy carbs that digest slowly as opposed to a high sugar meal with low protein and lots of caffeine. Examples of this kind of meal is a bowl of lentils with a lean source of protein such as chicken, scrambled egg whites, and fresh vegetables.

The sense of yearning is a coded message that the soul is sending to our ego. Yearning takes on different characteristics depending on one’s state of evolution, one’s level of consciousness. To the individual awakening to higher consciousness, first the physical necessities must be met. Then desire drives us until the social / emotional domain is filled. Yet a yearning remains. It cannot be satiated by any quantity of money or sex, romance or power. We desire to attain these things, yet when we do we eventually remain unsatisfied.

“Nothing in the worldnis as soft and yielding as water.nYet for dissolving the hard and inflexible,nnothing can surpass it.”n The Tao Te Ching: Chapter 78 - 6th Century B.C.E.nnThe TaiJi (or Tai Chi) symbol represents the interplay of yin and yang captured here, as if in a photograph, while in perfect balance or “right relationship.” TaiJi translates as “the Great Polarity”. The Chinese pictorgram for Yin depicts the “shady side of th

Due to the advantages of Qigong meditation to our health and wellbeing, many are practicing this healing procedure. It is an old Chinese that calms the mind and spirit and improves a person’s health and lifestyle. This exercise is also a body activity that combines relaxation through meditating and power through movements. However, in order to get the most of this kind of meditation, there are some fundamental concepts that you should consider. Qigong is formulated to improve

Natural Stance, as the name implies, is the simplest way to standrnnaturally. A naturally balanced human body responds to the challenge ofrngravity by bringing itself to a stable position using its bone structure tornsupport its weight and prevent falling. The vertical alignment of the spinernallows the body to spend the least amount of energy to maintain a stable, upright stance. If you are one of the many people leading a sedentary lifestyle you mayrnnot know how to keep your body naturally balanced and aligned.

The Enlightenment Qigong (Wuji Qigong) forms synthesized and taught by Master Ricardo B. Serrano, R.Ac., a Qi-healer and certified Qigong instructor, are Pan Gu Shengong, Primordial Wuji Qigong, and Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong supplemented with spontaneous Tibetan Shamanic Qigong, a formless ...

Storing Life Forcer What makes the third chakra and its emotions and agendas so powerful is, well, power. Power in the sense of the pure life force stored in this area. The third chakra is like a battery; life force is stored as potential. This energy is rarely stored as true potential, in the electrical sense. A battery can sit and store its electricity for a long period of time. People however are dynamic living bioelectrical systems. Human life force is a power that is active; it needs somewhere to flow to, something to do.

In 1991 I was diagnosed with Stage Four bone lymphoma and given six months to live. My oncologist proposed a six-month regimen of double doses of CHOP chemotherapy, twice as much normally given for a man my weight. I started meditating and visualizing several times a day to help my immune system fight the disease. I imagined my bones a sandy beach covered with weak jellyfish eggs–cancer cells. When the waves came in and covered the beach, they would remove these weak cells as they receded.

One of the most powerful forms of cancer-prevention and cancer management exercises is qi gong, a gentle form of healing exercises from China that is similar to Tai Chi. Qi gong movements not only help us to increase our levels of oxygen to detoxify the body but also specifically impact ...

T’ai Chi Ch’uan To Promote Good Health Copyright Harvey Kurland, M.Sc., MFS, CSCS, 2003 www.myspace.com/hkurland The latest research shows stress reduction helps to prevent angina in Heart Patients during stressful events. Recently low intensity exercise has been shown to prevent heart attacks and increase life span. A daily regime of t’ai-chi fit the Rx, act a stress reducer and as a low intensity aerobic exercise.

Qigong (Qi Gong, Chi gong, or Chi Kung, ) is a system of Taoist exercise and meditation developed at least 4000 years ago in China. The word "qigong" perhaps can be best translated as "energy mastery." It is a method of balancing mind, body, emotions, and spirit through a series of exte al and ...

Hello All, It's great to see people picking up Tai Chi. I love the art and have practiced it for many years. However, Tai Chi is a deep practice and it can be easy for one to get lost in the beginning. I was thinking of what I'd tell myself if I could go back to when I started. Find a good teacher. They should be able to explain and show the movements well. If your teachers movements are coarse or abrupt that should raise questions. When explaining what certain movements ar

Lower Cholesterol: Eliminate Unhealthy Fats To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, limit saturated fats found in red meat, butter and other animal products.Replace these fats with canola oil, olive oil, and small amount of nuts such as walnuts or almonds. Also, eliminate trans-fatty acids ...

The 3rd Chakra and the Spiritual Purpose of Power Americans love power. It is our god. Well, ok, money and power. The American Dream is based on a certain level of self-sufficiency and freedom. Empowerment and the liberation of the spirit have been characteristics of many of the original and often iconoclastic immigrants to North America, some of whom emigrated because of spiritual and political oppression. The founding fathers understood that within a context of a certain degree of social cooperation, the American spirit required a high degree of personal freedom.

Note with any herbal remedy, please consult your medical physicians and a trained herbalist as to the appropriateness of using herbs. Natural Antihistamines Custom Chinese herbal formulations can be one of the most effective ways to relieve allergies with long lasting results. A trained ...

Do you have pain or injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are injuries stopping you from getting benefits from your practice?nnRecently, Matthew, one of our ChiFusion students, and I had a discussion our ChiFusion Tai Chi Support Forum.nnMatthew has had previous knee injuries from which he had never fully recovered (patellar tendonitis and minor chondromalacia), along with problems from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. He felt like these problems were hol

It was an interesting evening last night. A friend dropped in for a chat about life and things going on and after that my mind kicked into what I call my “pondering mode.” You know that mental mode where you think about something and then you keep having recurring thoughts about whatever it was that you were thinking about.

Qigong is a 5000-year-old martial art that also doubles as a mind-body-spirit regime, targeting both mental and physical well-being. It encompasses the use of slow movements geared at improving focus and posture among other facets of human functioning. Here is how you stand to benefit from it. 1. Strong Immunity Ongoing research has brought to light that it can actually bolster the immune system. Studies reveal that it catalyzes the accelerated production of two white blood c

Tai Chi-Qigong is practiced around the world by a wide variety of people and ages. Originating as one of the martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong originated in China centuries ago. Its values include tranquility, harmony and reflection.

What causes the heart beat and the flow of blood through the veins and arteries? William Einthoven a dutch physician in and around 1906 discovered that an electrical charge builds up in the heart and discharges - causing heart beat and blood flow one small portion of a very complex internal bio-electric circuitry. Recently Dr. Robert Becker, author of the Body Electric, found a perineural control system corresponding to the acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture at high conductance areas of the body.

Qi gong can be a powerful tool to integrate into daily life to reduce stress, increase energy and improve health. Qi gong consists of three components: 1. Healing movements. 2. Breath work and meditations. 3. Clinical or medical qi gong which is a form of energy bodywork and healing, ...

Many Qigong enthusiasts have been curious about the similarities and distinctions between my family style called Qi Dao and other Qigong styles. First of all, I want to invite you to consider this thought: “We wage wars by stressing differences; we wage peace by stressing ...

published as cover article in Chronogram’s Healthy Living Guide Spring/Summer 2002 When I hear about the stress and distress so many people are experiencing in today’s world, I wish more than ever that everyone knew how simple and effective Qigong and T’ai Chi are for calming ...

Create a Space for Deep Listening and Sharing Email and online chat provides opportunities to discover communication styles and determine if there is enough chemistry to have a phone conversation or meet in person. In surveying my life coach clients about online dating, they report that they ...

3 Core Skills of high level Chi Kung * Chi kung state of mind * Flowing Breeze Swaying Willows (energy flow) * Standing Meditation There is a big difference betwee Qigong form and Qigong. There are 3 core skills essential for the practise of Chi Kung, regardless of which school ...3 Core Skills of high level Chi Kung * Chi kung state of mind * Flowing Breeze Swaying Willows (energy flow) * Standing Meditation

These are the forms used by Guo Lin to treat her own cancer, and used to treat the cancer of many others. If you have cancer, please consult with your primary health care professional before adding this to your treatment plan. The Guo Lin Walking QiGong: Starting position: From a normal ...

Welcome to my world of Qi Dao, the ancient energy art of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong. My spiritual tradition, named Qi Dao (or Ch’i Tao if you like this spelling), which literally means “the path of energy,” or “the flow of life force,” is a style of Qigong (also ...

Did you know that qi gong is a powerful tool for increasing circulation to the brain and changing brain chemistry to reduce states of anxiety or challenges with attention? Researchers at the University of CA at Irvine found that when subjects with attention deficit disorder received qi ...

When it comes to acute conditions such as broken bones, raging infections, stroke, heart attack, or trauma injury, traditional western medicine has a great advantage over holistic medicine in terms of addressing the conditions quickly, thoroughly and in ways that are just not possible with ...

I was wondering if people actually knew or understood why there are so many rituals and specific practices of etiquette in the martial arts. So, I thought today I might present my viewpoint on this topic.

Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the vibration or energy of these feelings can impact mental, physical and spiritual health.

When it comes to acute conditions such as broken bones, raging infections, stroke, heart attack, or trauma injury, traditional western medicine has a great advantage over holistic medicine in terms of addressing the conditions quickly, thoroughly and in ways that are just not possible with ...

Qigong (Qi Gong, Chi gong, or Chi Kung, ) is a system of Taoist exercise and meditation developed at least 4000 years ago in China. The word "qigong" perhaps can be best translated as "energy mastery." It is a method of balancing mind, body, emotions, and spirit through a series of exte al and ...

I spent the past weekend in New Hampshire with friends and students organizing, outlining, and planning a joint venture involving training one's mind, body and spirit using Shaolin Kenpo Karate empty hand techniques. These techniques use the mind and the body to develop a strong mental focus and with repetition develops strong mental as well as physical abilities. If you decided to learn and train these you could improve yourself immensely. But, this got me thinking about two questions: How Can You Help Yourself? And if you can help yourself, How Can You Help Others?

These are called QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts exercise devices. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out 2.5 ...

In 1991 I was diagnosed with Stage Four lymphoma cancer and given six months to live. I was 32, and my sons were aged two and six months. I was a writer at Aetna Life & Casualty, Inc, and my wife and I had just built a beautiful house on a lake in eastern Connecticut. I had everything to live ...

These three powerful strategies can help you to achieve your ideal weight and improve your overall health and vitality. 1. Boost the Energy of Your Spleen to Raise Metabolism In summer, we tend to drink and eat cold foods. Yet, cold foods and drinks can suppress the energy of the spleen to ...

In our busy lives, few of us have time for a stand-alone block of time devoted to meditation. Yet, meditation is key to reducing stress and promoting balanced health on physical, mental and spiritual levels. The solution is to develop the habit of taking 3-5 minutes every hour to take a ...

If you have not already done so, this is a perfect day to begin preparing for the winter season and the new year ahead. The December Solstice occurs on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year.

Often times the a root cause of insomnia is a liver energy imbalance which can be corrected with proper diet. Foods that balance the liver to promote deep sleep include:nn * Dark green leafy vegetables, particularly dandelion greens.nn * Burdock root and other deep root vegetables ...

Qigong is a lot more than a breathing exercise: "Qigong is the coordinated use of breathing methods, breath control, stances and movements (forms), acupressure, self-massage, visualizations and guided meditations to achieve specific goals: increasing the quantity and quality of Qi in one’s ...

I see many individuals in my practice who have been impacted by chronic pain and have a tried western medical solutions to manage their pain with varying results. Some of these solutions are successful but few address the root causes of pain or offer a more holistic approach to healing. To ...

I would like to share a little about my views on the nature of enlightenment. Let me offer an alternative perspective on this subject as well as welcome any suggestions, opinions and questions. If you consider a possibility that all you know about your life is based on the memories containing ...

The Old Myth About Chir The ancients once thought that 'Chi' was the primordial essence that compose all matters of the universe. In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), 'Chi' was defined as the function of the human body organs. Chi flow was considered that the functional activities of the organs interacting with each other inside the human body. When the organs are malfunction, it was said to be that the Chi was blocked.

You’re laying awake in bed at 3 am and cannot sleep. You’ve tried a wide variety of solutions from pharmaceutical sleep aids to dietary supplements such as melatonin, yet find yourself consistently awake in the early hours of the morning. In the Chinese medicine system, the pattern ...

You may have read life coaching books on dating that give rules or techniques increasing the interest of the opposite gender. I suggest putting intricate rules aside and focusing on self development as way to attract love and create deep, meaningful relationships. Self Knowledge There is ...

What is Qigong?nnHave you heard of Qigong? Many people haven’t, but you may be surprised to learn that over eighty million people not only have heard of it, but actively practice it each day! n nOriginally from China, but now practiced the world over, Qigong helps its practitioners improve their health and fitness, aid in healing and recovery of illness, develop energy and vitality, and gain a better sense of connection to themselves and the world around them.n nThe term Qi

The pain and discomfort of sinus pain, congestion and infection can feel miserable. Here are some natural solutions to healing these issues and preventing further occurrences. For sinus infections, two classical Chinese formulations, "pe men kan wan" (also known as "te xiao bi min gan wan") and ...

Turning the corner to enter grounds of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon (CCCF), I had the most intense urge to sob, tears came up and I had to pull over and stop the car wondering what on earth was going on. I was happy to be going to an interview with the chaplain at CCCF to discuss starting a qigong class in Oregon’s prison for women. CCCF houses approximately 900 inmates and has several areas: temporary men’s quarters and the women’s pris

Tai Chi has become well known as the "perfect" exercise according to a Time Magazine article which appeared in July, 2002. Its long sequence of very slow, gentle, dance-like movements cultivate flexibility, balance, poise & mental concentration as well as a feeling of general well-being among practitioners. Commonplace in China & throughout the Far East, Tai Chi was the focus of a study from 1990-1994 by the National Institute of Aging & was found to be the most effective pre

Our body is made up of body cells. A body cell reproduces itself by divides into two identical cells is necessary for growth of the organism and for the repair of tissues. The cell division process is called mitosis. Mitosis is essential to replace damaged or dead cells. Mitosis takes place ...

As we are breathing through the lungs, gases are exchange between the body and the outside world. During inhalation, the lungs are filled with air. There are oxygen in the air which the body cells needed for cell respiration. In order to get the maximum volume of oxygen into our lungs, we must ...

Having studied with Mantak Chia since 1981, and being certified by him two years later to teach basics in qigong and going on to receive many more levels of certifications, I am obviously quite enamored with his system of teaching. It is no surprise that I would travel over 24 hours to ...

The idea that we cause our own diseases comes from ancient societies that didn’t have any knowledge of bacteria, viruses, and genetics or of the dangerous effects of chemical and radiation pollution and poor diet. In ancient times, people thought that repressed or negative feelings could cause diseases. Or somehow it was punishment from God. You will come across this idea in New Age books that litter the bookshelves. Louise Hay, who has written many self-help books over the years, claims she had cervical cancer and cured herself with forgiveness.

While some people practice Tai Chi and Qigong just for the fun of it, most of us practice with a purpose in mind.nnWe may want to improve our health, or relieve stress, or become more fit. We may want to recover from an illness or disease, or become more balanced and flexible, or just to bring some peace and relaxation into our lives. And of course, we might be practicing for martial arts or self-defense purposes.nnSo if you are practicing for a given purpose, you may be wond

Maitreya Shen Gong is a powerful empowerment initiatio Qigong form to experience enlightenment - realization of Buddha Nature (natural mind) - founded, developed and rendered by Qigong Master Ricardo B Serrano, who was inspired and gifted by Buddha Maitreya, the embodiment of loving-kindness, for the benefit of everyone who wants to open one's heart to unconditional love to cultivate and embody Bodhicitta (awakening heart/mind) expressed as love, compassion and wisdom which c

Researcher Saras D. Saravasthy at the University of Virginia’s graduate school of business discovered that the type of entrepreneurial mind-set that leads to high levels of success involves the ability to:nn(1) Develop intuitive and insightful vision of the future that is flexible and not ...

Although there are many styles in Chi Kung, but there is one commonality. If we observed closely, we will see that breathing is in synchronization with the slow body movements. The combination of the breathing and movements is a biochemical-mechanical loop for completing the muscle contraction process. The muscle contraction requires energy. Thus, it raises the question where does the energy come from?

Chi is a gaseous substance in general. The martial artists always say: “Have-chi-have-strength.” The translation is: “If you have air inside the body, you will have body strength.” Chi Kung involves breathing, so, we breathe the air into our lungs. Chi can be used as a ...

Create a Space for Deep Listening and Sharing Email and online chat provides opportunities to discover communication styles and determine if there is enough chemistry to have a phone conversation or meet in person. In surveying my life coach clients about online dating, they report that they ...

Published as “Am-Aging Grace,” cover story in “Mature Lifestyles,” May 2002, supplement to the Woodstock Times and Ulster Publishing’s other weekly newspapers. Since my late twenties, I’ve had a secret hobby. I’ve been storing images in my mind of ...

There are 100 other ways to improve your life in this book. We all have our own needs and aspirations and will be drawn to those chapters we feel most relevant and appropriate for us. I hope this is one of them, for whether you are looking for new skills, ideas, and perspectives or are seeking ways of filling gaps and resolving issues, ultimately, you will only feel contentment if you are balanced.nnContentment is not a languid state of satiation but a vantage point for seein

These five key questions can help you to assess if a specific holistic practitioner is right for you.nn(1) What credentials and experience does the practitioner hold? Effective holistic practitioners have either a state license or have certification from a residential training program of a ...

Do you follow the most popular trend of self-development? Do you switch from one popular teacher to another and never commit to one system? Majority religions, healing systems and such always receive more 'press' than those which are more hidden by virtue of their own choice or due to not using great marketing. Even so,why would one system of personal development take off, while another seems less accessible? In my opinion it is a founder’s 'personality' combined with a high level of development, brain power and money-behind-marketing that attracts a large following.

The oxygen in the air are free for all. Oxygen is the basic element provided by Nature to sustain life on earth. Breathing is a vital process mandated by human. Hence, Nature also provided a respiratory system for human in association with the basic element. The function of the respiratory ...

The first thing that come to the people's mind, Chi is energy and building concepts around energy instead of Chi. Now, the question comes to is "energy" a translation or a definition. However, if Chi is translated as energy, then, the explanation will be based on energy and the true meaning of Chi will be lost in the translation. According to ancient Chinese thought, Chi was the primal substance which constitute the universe; and all matters were produced by the changes and movement of Chi. In modern science, by the above definition, Chi is equivalent to an atom or molecule.

These five key questions can help you to assess if a specific holistic practitioner is right for you.nn(1) What credentials and experience does the practitioner hold? Effective holistic practitioners have either a state license or have certification from a residential training program of a ...

The skill of crafting harmonious relationships can increase productive business collaborations, loving personal relationships, and help you to achieve greater growth in the areas of health and spirituality. People who are prosperous with relationships have developed the skill of creating ...

Originality, timeliness, depth and authenticity with early stages of of online communications play a role in developing the potential for love through online dating experiences. Let us take a closer look at these factors. Originality, Timeliness and Depth Counts If you want to create an ...

Aromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. As a Chinese aromatherapist, I create proprietary blends that many clients use during the day to evoke a sense of calmness and detoxify stress hormones. To use scents while in the work place, simply ...

Is it possible to find the love of your life on the inte et? Certainly. You can increase your odds of finding love by being mindful of the following tips. Create Mutuality Mutuality involves creating an exchange of like energy. Often times, the skills that people have with expressing ...

In the eastern martial art society, there is always an old Chinese saying: ”Have chi will have strength.” From these words, there is a distinction between chi and strength. In order to have body strength, chi(air) must be present. Hence, the chi-strength idea coincides with the oxygen-energy theory in the metabolism process, the cell respiration.

Most health professionals agree that patients heal when they are ready to heal. An energy healing modality promoting facilitating self-healing deserves some serious attention at this day and age. Thousands of years ago, Qigong formed the foundation of Oriental medicine and needs to be regarded ...

Chi Kung is a mysterious subject to be discussed. Since the Chi Kung has a tremendous biological effect upon the human body, the functions of the human body should be investigated thoroughly for a better understanding about Chi Kung. The human body in good health is in a state of homeostasis. In ...

Have your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning?nnStudents often find that their first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi. But over time, these sensations diminish or even disappear.nnAs one of my students once asked me:nn"When I first began practicing, I could feel chi now and then in the form of "floatiness, warmth, tingling", etc... As I practiced more, th

Nature only allows a maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune system; and this number must be maintained in order to be effective. A strong Immune System is not determined by how active the Immune System is; but by the amount of normal white blood cells present. The maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune System are required to standby as a defensive system against any foreign invaders. If the maximum number has not been reached, it was considered that the system is weak or too weak to fight off any antigens.

Chi Kung is an art of breathing. The breathing method, in Chi Kung, is beyond normal by voluntary control. Normal breathing is involuntary controlled by the medulla by nervous regulation and chemical regulation. Voluntary breathing can control the amount of chi(air) and the duration in the ...

Yoga was and never has been in its history, only hatha stretches. So many of the Ancient Peoples from the all over the world stretched themselves like animals by observing and imitating them. They also sat and looked at the night sky contemplating the stars and moon. Spiritual leaders were more attuned to energy thousands of years ago than we are now. During the daytime these leaders contemplated the energy of the sun. They noted that one type of energy was softer and quieter and the other was strong enough to grow new things.

Those who do not exercise, the problems they are having are shallow breathing and weak muscles. These conditions can be improved progressively by practicing Tai Chi or Chi Kung. The only difference, between the two, is the amount of movements involved. Tai Chi is more stressful at the beginning and required determination and patience; and Chi Kung is not stressful at all. People with breathing problems can be corrected with both exercises. However, if people want to improve their health and physical being, Tai Chi is the best choice.

Detoxify, Decrease Stress and Relax The mind has a large role in influencing our immunity system and empowering us to recover from cancer. Understanding the energetics of cancer can help us target visualization activities for greater effectiveness in increasing our immunity strength and ...

That's just mind over matter I have a filmmaking buddy who thinks he is a skeptic. What's more, he's proud to be a skeptic, and just like any self-respecting fashion-victim, he wouldn't be seen dead wearing the belief-system of an old hippy, new-ager, crank or other brand of foolish person. I can well imagine what he thinks when he sees me practicing tai chi (taiji) or on occasions when I might comment on the energy (I generally avoid using Chinese terms around non-practiti

The Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining healthful longevity for thousands of years. One of the jewels coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life-enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as Chinese yoga and Feng Shui for the body, Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese medicine exercise that retards the aging process by cultivating and strengthening the vital energy (Qi) in the body. It is an easy-to-p

Newcomers to classes are explorers who want to improve and protect their health. They have heard that Tai Chi and Chi Kung can be beneficial. They might or might not know that many of the exercises have been done for thousands of years. The Healing/Universal Tao of Mantak Chia and certified ...

The heart is the major organ of the circulatory system. It is the only interface between the respiratory system and the rest of the body. It pumps blood into the arteries, capillaries, and veins for circulating nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Without the heart, the rest of the body will not function. Therefore, let's find out some basic facts about the heart at resting. At resting, a healthy heart beats on its own and maintains beating 60 to 80 times a minute. It has a steady cardiac output for maintaining normal blood pressure.

Life Coaching is generally based on an empowering and enlightening personal relationship that encourages you to find harmony with the flow of your life in this constantly changing world. It can enhance your awareness enabling you to be totally present, which translates into being in the flow. ...

Qigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional “cultivation” practices that involve movement and/or regulated breathing designed to be therapeutic. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual path and/or component of Chinese martial arts.nnThe 'qi' in 'qigong' means breath or gas in Chinese, and, by extension, 'life force', 'energy' or even 'cosmic breath'. 'Gong' means wor

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of QiGong. Qigong is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Lama Tantrapa is the Official Guide to QiGong .nn The Art of Being in the Flow (Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong) , by Lama Tantrapa, is a valuable resource for people interested in QiGong , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes &

Whilst thought of, for thousands of years, as the primary medical system in China, Chinese medicine is considered as alternative medicine in the Western world. Chinese medicine is becoming increasingly popular as people are attracted by the idea of natural healing as opposed to modern medicine and synthetically developed drugs.nnWhilst Chinese medicine is thought to date back for 5,000 years the origins are far from clear. The first written document is thought to be Hung-Di N

Aromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. Aiki Healing’s Relaxation Blend is an especially powerful combination of essential oils that many clients use during the day to evoke calmness when faced with stress. Simply inhale the scent ...

The true art of meditating is integrating practices into everyday life so that you are empowered transform how you are moving through life. Breath work is a meditative technique that can be performed at any time, while sitting in your car during traffic, walking around a grocery store, or ...

Non-Doing. It's a Daoist thing. And often mistranslated and misunderstood, non-doing sounds pretty lazy! Daoism is actually the science of how the universe works (and us included, since we are part of it). We're starting to learn that Daoism dates back to before there are written records in China, which makes it 7000+ years old. It's believed that Daoism is really just the way people lived back in the day - not made into a formal thing until civilization started to grow and

Being natural requires paying attention to the inner nature of all things rather than their forms. When most people think of Qigong, they usually think of “doing forms” – sets of choreographed movements practiced repetitively. I do not believe that the sages of antiquity, who ...

Qigong is really meant to be practiced with no goal or expectation in mind, after all, when we have expectations, we can become disappointed. Daoism teaches us to release all expectations and to surrender to "The Dao" or the natural flow of things. In reality though, most of us become interested in Qigong because of the positive benefits that natural result from the practice. It certainly improves our immune system, reduces stress, and allows us to be more spiritually aware.

The Qigong Healing Method(R) -- a synthesis of Qi-healing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT therapy), Pan Gu Shengong, Wuji Qigong, Sheng Zhen Qigong, Zhan Zhuang Qigong with Ba Duan Jin, Super Brain Yoga, Guru Yoga, Merkaba activation and traditional body and ear acupuncture with Chinese tonic ...

Since qigong/chi kung was first developed five thousand years ago in ancient China, practitioners have known how to treat and prevent hypertension, a condition that afflicts billions of people today.nnIf you are one of these numbers that suffer from this condition, know that there are several qigong/chi kung practices you can implement to treat and prevent high blood pressure without having to rely on western pharmaceutical drugs.nnIf you are already taking medication for you

An article I saw in a Yoga e-zine Nov. 10th , ‘08 "Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S. " originally located at: http://www.alte et.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. Having come to the understandings of ...

For many reasons, you may have stopped using some opioids that were prescribed to you. Probably because you didn’t have symptoms of the ailment anymore. These unused opioids remain in our drug cabinet for a very long time, and they can be dangerous to your family.rn What are opioids? Opioids are commonly prescribed as drugs for pain relief. They are manufactured and sold in pharmacies as pills, dermal patches or syrups. Some of the popular opioids prescribed for pain and ac

Practitioners who make qigong a part of their everyday routine seldom get backpain if at all, because qigong and back problems are a contradiction in terms! nnIf you suffer back spasms or other back problems, just one month of daily qigong practice will alleviate most of the pain. Six months of practice will eliminate most if not all of the problem, and 20 minutes of daily practice will keep backpain away.nnQigong, (a.k.a. chi kung) is a 5000-year-old Chinese meditative yoga

How do you know that you are ready for the next qigong lesson on eliminating backpain and maintaining a strong healthy back?nnYou know when you can assume the first position automatically whenever you sit down, and when your back spasms ease and you find that you experience less frequent pain due to back problems than before.nnThen you are ready to assume correct posture standing up. Most people think that just by standing up straight, they are assuming the correct posture. U

n many spiritual traditions, there is the belief that our souls have lessons to learn by living in this human form in the earth plane. The lessons that are specific to a soul are called curricula, and like curricula in a school, these lessons involve a series of theme based experiences that deepen growth, skills and the levels of refinement that one brings to this glorious dance of life. What is your soul’s curricula? How do you know what themes are present in your life as soul lessons?

Chi Kung encourages to perform the abdominal breathing with slow movements to bring out its effectiveness in two folds. The abdominal breathing is to increase the volume of air intake; the slow movement is to increase the rate of cell respiration.

Sunsets are a wonderful opportunity to linger over all the moments in your day for which you are grateful, and prepare to embrace the yinness (softness, darkness) of the night. If you usually exercise in the morning, try switching to the evening time to perform Chinese yoga (qi gong), tai chi or other forms of energy healing exercises. As you gaze upon the setting sun, inhale slowly and raise the arms slowly to the sides with palms up as you reach above the head to grab an imaginary ball of warm, sunset energy.

Qigong is the art of exploring and transforming the celestial and inner sound vibrations which create our life and world. It is both healing movements and non touch vibratory and spiritual healing techniques which can be used to guide oneself and others along healing pathways. One can be guided vibrationally at any distance with Qigong Energy Medicine. The Qigong movements I teach my students to take responsibility for the ongoing improvement of their well being and to cont

By Raven Coha One great belief I share with my students is to come to classes even during times when one isn't at top level. (There certainly are exceptions to this advisory, such as during a total non-ambulatory state, or within some low times during chemo-therapy, and when being anywhere ...

According to a twenty-year study by Kaiser Permanente, between seventy and eighty-five percent of illness is caused by stress, meaning that in the U.S. alone stress is costing us about one-trillion dollars per year in healthcare costs. Since most absenteeism is due to stress, US business is losing upwards of $300 billion per year. nnnnOn a more personal level, it is disturbing to realize that aging is accelerated by stress, and stress is a growing issue with all of us. Studie

Qigong means "energy study." It's an ancient Chinese art used to bring health to the body, calm to the mind, and power to the martial arts. It's based on the same theory as acupuncture: That there are energy pathways—meridians and channels—that flow throughout the body. When energy, or chi, runs smoothly in these pathways, good health is maintained. When energy becomes blocked or stagnant, illness follows. Through various combinations of breathing, postures and movements, qigong attempts to keep energy pathways open.

Backpain can continue to plague you and make your life miserable long after you have recovered from the initial back injury. Even if the back problems are recent, do not expect instant results from any back exercise.nnFor chronic pain to develop, it takes more than just one injury to result in a weak back, but a lifetime of poor posture and bad habits. Fortunately, qigong can produce relatively fast results, usually within several months of regular practice. The qigong horse

“We are all human”, says an article I read in a local Yahoo Groups that is about strategies for the, "Sick Season". It basically has positive moments, but it tends to go toward a feeling that humans are trapped in dealing with germs as if they were muggers lurking around every corner. I ...

Xin Huxi Chang Bao Qi and Other Types of Breathing There are three main goals in the practice of Qigong those of Balance, Abundance and Flow. It is through the regulation of the breath that you Balance your Qi, increase the Abundance of your Qi and create a smooth Flow of Qi through your entire system. Xin Huxi, Center Breathing, is one of many types of breathing that is defined using Chang Bao Qi (long thin breath). Many Types of Breathing have been described throughout the ages. Here are a few examples that show the depth and breadth of breathing concepts:

æ°£(chi) , in the west, was only known or translated as energy. Unfortunately, the character was abide by the sole definition restricting to move forward for other explanations. If the character was traced back to its root, then, its multi-definition may be more versatile to be used in other fields. Its usage in the meaning of the character in the Chinese society is not very clear. The most common meaning in an ordinary daily life, it means 'air.' When a TCM practitioner says your chi is low, then, that is where the confusion starts.

Qigong is considered as a precious Chinese heritage and today, it still remains an inseparable part of alte ative medicine which is becoming popular all over the world. It is a specific mental and/or physical exercise which aims to train, develop and condition the mind and body for the purpose of health, healing, longevity, and opening wisdom. In its basic definition, Qigong is ‘energy work.’ This energy is divided into the energy of non-living things and the energy of living

A Taoist has a will to preserve his body by maintaining a state of homeostasis. A normal body can handle the daily chores with no difficulty. Unless, there is an event which requires a quick response in all the sudden. Hence, the body must be prepared to handle any unexpected adverse situations. It is important to maintain the body in a state of balance, physically and biologically, at all times. Physically, it is the muscles of the arms and legs and other parts of the body for the freedom of movements. Also the arms and legs must have the strength to handle strenuous tasks.

Hypertension of a normal person may be caused by the abnormality of the arteries. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial. Secondary hypertension was caused mainly by hypoxia or a disorder of blood vessel or the kidney. If one understand the function of the kidney and what cause vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure, then, one cannot deny the fact that Chi Kung can prevent secondary hypertension.

Living in an urban city such as London, we are constantly bombarded with exte al stimulus, such as work, traffic, sirens, financial conce s, and advertisement. Over time the accumulation of these daily hassles and can cause chronic stress, which is linked to diseases and major health complications. You might be well aware of these problems, but you may be unsure what action to take to protect yourself. People in China, and most recently people all across the world have been

Heat comes in many forms, not just the weather. It can represent struggle, inflammation and illness (particularly cancer). Visualize a large ice cube at the top of your head melting downward and washing away all tension, stress, pain and struggle as the coolness flows to your toes. Use this visualization every hour for one to three minutes today and notice what happens to your energy and perceptions. Often times, the conscious choice to shift our energetic states creates deeper states of peacefulness and acceptance in our lives.

There are many ways of meditation for different purposes. Meditation includes concentration, feeling, sensitivity, imagination, thoughts, and insinuation. In the west, meditation is not necessarily part of Chi Kung. However, to a Taoist, meditation is a requirement for Chi Kung in order to bring out the effectiveness of Chi Kung for health benefits. Then, how does a Taoist do meditation? First of all, the highest goal in Chi Kung is to have the breath to reach the bottom of the abdomen, so to speak. This notion was inherited from the ancients.

Tai Chi has increased in popularity in the western world. It often appears in the background of advertisements of unrelated products. It is recommended for seniors and by the American Arthritis Society, which has its own simplified version. Many health clubs and martial arts studios offer Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi is a Chinese art designed to protect oneself from unarmed and armed attacks and illnesses. It is both a martial art and a method for preventing and treating illness

The character "Qi" is a very mysterious term. Everybody uses it, most of the time, it just come out very loosely without clarity. Even philosophers use it with ambiguity. Its interpretation was up to the readers to define and it was often misinterpreted. Especially, it would be more ambiguous when the interpretation was done through a translation into another language. Let's look at Qi in the "three treasures (shan bao, ä¸å®):" Jing(ç²¾), Qi(æ°£) and Shen(ç¥).

Getting pregnant is not always easy and there are couples who have to deal with fertility problems. But difficulty conceiving does not always mean you cannot get pregnant at all. There are couples who also took years to conceive. Here are some tips to increase your chances to get pregnant: Seek professional and medical advice. If you have been trying to conceive for a long time now but still failed, maybe it is time to see your doctor to help you deal with fertility problems.

The 2012 Olympic Games is beginning to be noticed in the media. When we notice this it tweaks our mental or emotional notion of exercise, winners and losers, and where we are personally in our lifestyle and health. The tips this week are for people in sport, who go to gyms, and taking up new exercise practice (I hesitate to say regimes). These tips are mainly for young girls, and women in sport and/or exercise therapies and for men who coach, treat, or train them in these area.

There are always two sides to a story. It is like a coin with two sides which analogous to the yin and the yang as a unit. LaoTze always suggested to look at the yin side of the story to understand the yang side. In the case with the interpretation of chi, one must look at it from the other side. The people say it is energy. Unfortunately, they did not say exactly what kind of energy. Hence, people start looking for the answer randomly. If people are not sure what Chi is or might not even exist once thought what it might be, then how can the answer be found?

Use of Acupoints (Acupressure points) is a great way to de-stress, prevent energy blocks, and keep you energized. The Ancient Chinese mapped these points and their use eons ago. With the right equipment these days you can see the meridians/channels which have the hundreds of points you can use on the outside of your body. The meridians also have pathways deep within your body which move energy to allow your body to function.

One of the ways is through the CT or connective tissue. The Connective Tissue in the Body is pervasive.This subtle extremely strong tissue which resembles silk sometimes in sheets sometimes like cables and also surrounding the muscles is called the myo-fascial layer and is everywhere in the body. The nerves are surrounded by this in the perinural connective tissue also the blood vessels (perivascular CT), the lymphatic system (perilymphatic CT) as well as the bones (periosteum). It functionally holds everything in place.

If you have cancer and you’re undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, you need to keep yourself as strong as possible—as these treatments have debilitating effects, as you may well know. But should you try to build up your immune system with vitamins and herbs? Some researchers believe that mega-doses of vitamins A, C and E—which again, some researchers believe help your immune system stay strong—may actually protect not only normal cells but cancer cells as well.

Did you ever a meet a person who is engaged and actively living his or her soul purpose? Such a person radiates calmness, grounded energy and a natural joy about life even when difficult circumstances arise. How can you cultivate and root your spiritual self such that you also manifest this kind of bright elevated energy? Essential oils can be very helpful in changing the vibration of energy.

What is your pattern of approaching new life experiences? Do you welcome them with open arms and a smile and embrace the support and love in your life? Or do you hesitate and look for obstacles and reasons for why something new will not work for you or hesitate to work with others to bring a new experience to a fruitful place? All of us have comfort zones, but researchers find that stretching past comfortable zones trains us to: 1. Trust more fully and develop deeper levels of faith in ourselves and others.

I would like to share with you some of the foundational principles of Harmonious Culture of Movement specific to Qi Dao. Although many great masters of Taiji, Qigong and other similar arts can be seen exhibiting this culture of movement, it is never seems to be taught as such. It is considered ...

Would you like to be able to easily fit more healthy practices into your day? Would you like to use practices which make your body feel better and ‘lift your spirits’? You can do this with your own subtle energy. Your energy is more subtle than your physical energy. You use some form of subtle energy constantly. You may be less aware of its effects and how potent it is for your immediate and long term health and life quality. When you increase the use of your subtle energy you are healthier and stronger. When you do not use it often or well your energy is weaker.

Do you ever have the feeling that the world is out to get you? Have you ever experienced a time in your life when nothing seems to go right and even the mundane tasks seem to be a struggle? You’re not alone. Peter was just such a person. One day he was on his way to work and things just seem to ...

Before I share an excerpt from my recent book The Art of Being in the Flow, I would like to point out that my opinions are not official reflections of the Buddhist teachings. Although I am a lama, I consider myself a free spirit, rather than a proponent of any organized religion. I believe that ...

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year or so, you must have heart about two fenomenally popular, yet quite different, books on the subjects related to our art. Following up on some of the discussions during our previous teleseminars, let me share a bit of my understanding of ...

Unless he is already doomed, fortune is apt to favor the man who keeps his nerve. The maxim from the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf reverberated in my skull, over and over again like a mantra, until the words no longer made sense and were simply a collection of sounds. My breathing slowed and deepened; my mind felt calm. I felt far away from the isolation room in the bone marrow transplant ward, even though high-dose chemotherapy drugs dripped through IV tubes into a catheter implanted in my chest.

Cracking The Matrix Shifu Michael Rinaldini If you know the good visage, do not hold on to exte als. (Your) mind-spirit is your true teacher. The problems and riddles (gong’an, a Chan Buddhist term) posed by men of old should be investigated, (But) your own school (of thinking) must be spread about. Little by little you come to penetrate your past enlightened nature, More and more you show forth your compassion of old. When your compassion and purity are both (re-) established, You will attain sudden enlightenment and absolutely nothing will bind you.

Acceptance plays a critical role in developing healthy relationships, which we know plays a role in impacting our health. Like health, relationships evolve and change too. Only that with health, we may get some physical indicators that things are off balance–but in relationships the “off track” qualities may be more subtle.

Imagine being sequestered in a bone marrow transplant room for a month while high-dose chemotherapy drugs drip into a catheter in your chest, destroying your bone marrow--your immune system--and hopefully, all the cancer cells in your body. You have a headache which feels like a cheap red wine hangover, you vomit intermittently and have diarrhea continuously. For a month. And once your immune system is destroyed, a common cold caught from a visitor or a nurse could easily kill you.

Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) has been prominent in women’s magazine articles over the last decade. It is almost as though it is accepted as a usual part of female hormonal function. The onset of PMS can range from mild to the horrific. There are of course a number of aspects that are particular to each individual.

What do Chinese medicine and eco-friendly gardening have in common? Chinese medicine emphasizes the idea that our bodies are a microcosm of nature. Thus, when we embrace organic and sustainable gardening methods as a way of growing foods that can be used as medicine to balance the body, we reconnect profoundly with nature and empower ourselves with a way to improve both diet and health, by bringing balance to the natural flows of energy in our bodies.

Many of you are expressing that this start of the year of the snake has been a very important time for soul searching and experiencing breakthroughs of profound awakenings, and alongwith this comes recognizing the depth of resistant patterns that have been sabotaging your abilities to manifest your spiritual potentials in previous years.

This week, I took my three-years-old niece to the Zilker Botanical gardens for some relaxing play amid koi ponds filled with guppies. We walked under bamboo groves, swaying in hot summer breezes and delighted at feeding turtles at Mozart’s cafe as river waves splashed onto the deck unexpectedly. Ahh! Summer bliss. The lack of self consciousness and the authenticity of just being, trusting and engaging life deeply, is amazing in young children.

One of the frequent things I see in my practice is the beauty of transformation when clients accept change in their lives. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or compromising. Acceptance means living one’s life in accordance with the realities that experience is presenting.

When learning the basic Qi Dao movements, you will learn to use both hands, one performing the primary movement and the other performing the secondary movement. Qi Dao respects the philosophical principles of Yin and Yang common in Oriental schools of thought, which oppose as well as complement ...

As many of you know, I am taking a brief break from the healing work with others to rest and recover my voice. As the gray clouds hovered over the past few says, I reflected on the sweetness of this time of the year. The change of the calendar year brings new resolutions and hope, with energy to build in new directions. At the same time, the change of the energy year still awaits us on Feb. 3, 2011. So, it is a time to take care of loose ends, cleanse, renew and prepare for a new energy in our bodies, minds and spirits.

Blue mountain irises danced in the wind on summer days at my cozy cottage in the Santa Cruz mountains. What a treat each day to be greeted by their gentle beauty. Yet, here in the parched landscape of central Texas, beauty also unfolds each day in more subtle ways. A small cricket makes its way towards that elusive source of water, the collection pot holding the overflow of moisture from the air conditioner overflow valve. The cricket pauses and sings for a moment. That sound, almost imperceptible, is as soothing and sweet as the energy of the blue iris.

Sometimes the waves of life come quickly and overwhelm, yet if you take a deep breath, it’s amazing what strength exists in the spaces between the rising wave and its crash upon the shore.

The Qigong Healing Method(R) -- a synthesis of Qi-healing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT therapy), Pan Gu Shengong, Wuji Qigong, Sheng Zhen Qigong, Zhan Zhuang Qigong with Ba Duan Jin, Super Brain Yoga, Guru Yoga, Merkaba activation and traditional body and ear acupuncture with Chinese tonic ...

Have you ever had days where one stressor seems to pile upon another? Before you know it, you lose your connection to the things in your life that you value most, and feel overwhelmedrn. How do you regain your balance and reconnect during stressful times? Assess the True Level of the Stressor Often times, we snowball our stressors in our minds, allowing them to become much bigger than they really are. Our perception of stress and how we choose to approach it makes a difference in how stress impacts us.r

As I am interviewing the top Qigong experts in North America for my Radio talk show The Secrets of Qigong Masters, I would love to be able to ask them the questions that you would ask them if you had a chance to. The caliber of the recent guests on the show is very high: Michael Winn, Jim ...

I often define meditation as an experience of being in a state of mind that does not require any thinking to be aware of the experience. In most cases, if you think that you are meditating, by default, you are not really meditating, because your mind is busy thinking. On the other hand, ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday issued a new mobilisation order for the training of fortified forces with a focus on developing an elite force able of fighting and winning wars. rn rn Xi, 68, heading the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) since 2012 followed by the Presidency and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC)-the overall high command of the country's two million-strong military-has prioritised real- time training with constant up-gradation of te