Category Archives: Qigong

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five-Element Five-Zang Theory (Revised）

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Kevin Chen

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five-Element & Five-Zang Theory 五禽戏与五行五脏学说 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Wuqinxi, or Five-Animal Play is one of the important Qigong exercises in traditional Chinese wellness practice. Its founder, Hua Tuo (about 145-208), was born in Qiqiao … Continue reading →

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Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: The Transformative Power of Mind-Body Practices

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Kevin Chen

In Bama Yao Autonomous County, 92-year-old Grandpa Wei demonstrates “Turtle Breathing Qigong,” emphasizing mind-body harmony for longevity. Scientific research supports the benefits of qigong and bigu (energy fasting) for health, highlighting reduced stress and improved physical function. Integrating these practices promotes healthy aging and enhances overall well-being. Continue reading →

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Weekly Online Qigong Gathering — Your Investment in Mind-body Integrative Health

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Kevin Chen

Would you like to… If the pandemic of COVID-19 taught us something significant, that would be, the strength of our immune system and our internal strength would always be the key in defending ourselves in such a public-health crisis. As … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Taiji Five-Element Qigong

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self-Healing 自愈法] Introduction to Chinese Taiji Five-Element Qigong Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Chinese Taiji Five-Element Qigong (a.k.a. Taiji Five-element Qigong) is a qigong system developed by master Binhui He, based on his years of clinical experience with … Continue reading →

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Five-Animal Play and the Five-Element Five-Zang Theory

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five Elements and Five-Zang Theory 五禽戏与五行五脏学说 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Wuqinxi, or Five-Animal Play is one of the important Qigong exercises in traditional Chinese wellness practice. Its founder, Hua Tuo (about 145-208), was born in … Continue reading →

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The 2018 TCM Health-Wellness Tours to China

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Kevin Chen

[Wellness Tours] The 2018 TCM Wellness (Yang-Sheng) Study & Explore Tours to China (Updated) 2018 中医康养学习体验之旅 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH   We have successfully offered two TCM Wellness Study & Explore Tours to China in 2017 (May 7-21, and Oct. … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Wellness Study & Exp Tour to China, 2017

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Kevin Chen

The Second TCM Wellness (Yang-Sheng) Study & Explore Tour to China, Autumn 2017 2017 中医养生学习体验 秋季之旅  Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH   Our first TCM Wellness Study & Explore Tour to China (May 7-21, 2017) was a huge success, and the … Continue reading →

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Mind-body medicine research update (June 2015)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update 科研 动态] Mind-Body Medicine Research Update Compiled by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D.   Efficacy of Liuzijue Qigong in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Remission.  J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015 Jul 1. [Epub ahead of print] by  … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Breath

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Roger Jahnke

[Featured Article 精选文章] The Miracle of the Breath By Roger Jahnke, OMD   You can live for days without food. You can live for hours without water. But you can only live for moments without breath. The breath is our … Continue reading →

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Your Chi Might One Day Be Bottled!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Raven Cohan

[A Comedy Moment 开心一刻 ] Your Chi Might One Day Be Bottled! (It’s Free!! FREE!) By Huck Twin The qi/chi I want to ‘move’ comes from heaven and earth. It loves to be home-based in my lower tan tien, but … Continue reading →

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