Book Review: The Sustainable You

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michelle Wood

The Sustainable You: Somatics and the Myth of Aging by John Loupos, H.S.E., M.S.,   A review by Michelle Wood, Ed. In Chief, Yang Sheng Magazine As I picked up the book, I certainly was more than curios to know what … Continue reading →

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The Longevity of Primordial Wuji Qigong

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GuestWriter

The Longevity of Primordial Wuji Qigong by Shifu Michael Rinaldini (Written 2008, edited 2013) One of my favorite longevity qigong forms is Primordial Wuji Qigong. The form I practice is technically mine in origins, but the philosophy behind it belongs … Continue reading →

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Truths About Tai Chi for Health and Longevity

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Eric Borreson

Truths About Tai Chi for Health and Longevity By Eric Borreson Many scientific studies of tai chi have shown that there are significant medical benefits to practicing tai chi. These benefits include good health and longevity. However, these studies don’t … Continue reading →

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Sexual Alchemy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Daoism Internal Alchemy] Sexual Alchemy By Pascal Schonknecht Sexual alchemy is one of the most profound and most widely known of the Taoist internal arts. At the same time, it is also one of the most challenging and poorly understood … Continue reading →

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Roses and Longevity

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GuestWriter

Roses and Longevity By Katrina Everhart Roses given round the world indicate friendship, as well as love. Commonly used in perfumes, potpourri, sachets, and aerosols for their pleasant smell, roses look pretty, smell wonderful, and last longer than many flowers. … Continue reading →

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Old Man of the South Pole

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Tale from the Dao] Old Man of the South Pole by Roy Hanney Shòu Xīng 寿星, is the Star of Longevity. The earliest known record of Shòu Xīng as a deity is the Shǐ jí 史籍 (historical records, 149–90 BC). … Continue reading →

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From the Editor

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michelle Wood

From the Editor  by Michelle Wood  Welcome to the Longevity issue of Yang Sheng! It seems appropriate to close out 2013 on this topic since we tend to have more time for quiet activities like qigong and meditation, as well … Continue reading →

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Life Philosophies

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Kevin Chen

[Cultivating the Mind 养心斋] Life Philosophies – Benefit Your Entire Life….  人生哲理 A gardener told me, Not all flowers are suitable for fertile soil. The desert is a paradise for cactus. Many successes or failures in life do not depend … Continue reading →

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A Comedy Moment

Posted on October 20, 2013 by GuestWriter

Intent To Meditate   The other side One day a young Buddhist on his journey home came to the banks of a wide river. Staring hopelessly at the great obstacle in front of him, he pondered for hours on just … Continue reading →

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Mood, Food and Move – Three Secrets Part III

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Shiuan Gee

Amazing Food – The Gift of Nature Coordinating Diet and Nature by Shiuan Gee In our healthy life, the only thing more important than food is happiness. There is an old Chinese saying: “people regard food as their god.” From … Continue reading →

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