Book Review: A Daoist Practical Journal

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Michael Rinaldini

  A Daoist Practical Journal: Come Laugh With Me by Michelle Wood I thoroughly enjoyed Shifu Li Chang Dao’s book, and it certainly lived up to the title: it is, indeed, a marvelous journal chronicling the eighteen-year journey of Michael … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration – The Divergent or Distinct Meridians

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Martin Eisen

  Part 1: The Divergent or Distinct Meridians by Marty Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Introduction (1,2,3,4) The Distinct or Divergent Meridians derive their name from the fact that they diverge from the 12 regular Meridians. They diverge from big joints such … Continue reading →

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Self-Healing: Fibromyalgia and Dancing

Posted on March 13, 2014 by GuestWriter

Fibromyalgia and Dancing by Joyce Del Rosario   Fibromyalgia – what is it? Fibromyalgia is a very common syndrome in which pain is present in joints, tendons, muscles and soft tissues of body, which persists for more than 3 months … Continue reading →

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The Way of Wu Wei

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Solala Towler

[Tales from the Dao]  The Way of Wu Wei by Solala Towler   Wu wei (oo way) is one of the most difficult yet pivotal concepts in Daoist philosophy. Roughly translated, it means “doing nothing.” The true meaning of the … Continue reading →

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Life’s Challenges, the Nine Palaces

Posted on March 13, 2014 by GuestWriter

 [Featured Article] Life’s Challenges, the Nine Palaces By C. Zinnia Maravell, L. Ac, DOM   The Nine Palaces are the nine life challenges that each of us faces. Working with the Nine Palaces gives you a way to help a … Continue reading →

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A Simple Taiji Technique to Calm the Mind

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Eric Borreson

  A Simple Taiji Technique to Calm the Mind By Eric Borreson   One of the signature movements of Sun style taiji is the open and close hands. On the surface, it is just a simple movement of the hands. … Continue reading →

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My #1 Priority is Nurturing My Spirit

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Raven Cohan

[Experience Exchange] Why My Number One Priority is Nurturing My Spirit  By Raven Cohen When I saw the theme of this month’s issue of Yang-Sheng, it was a happy moment.  Of course when one spends a great deal of time … Continue reading →

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From the Doctor — A New Love Story

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Nadia

[From the Doctor] A New Love Story Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.   “Enjoy life. There’s plenty of time to be dead” – Hans Christian Andersen “From your I AM is born … the song that beautifies all” – Aramaic Lord’s … Continue reading →

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From the Editor

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Michelle Wood

[From the Editor] by Michelle Wood   I am happy that our theme for this first Yang Shen issue of 2014 is Nurturing Spirit. This is a wonderful way to experience the second half of the quiet, winter season as … Continue reading →

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3 Website categories: From the Editor, Nurturing Spirit

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Jeffery Song

3 Website categories: From the Editor, Nurturing Spirit   [From the Editor] by Michelle Wood   I am happy that our theme for this first Yang Shen issue of 2014 is Nurturing Spirit. This is a wonderful way to experience … Continue reading →

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