Scientific Taijiquan

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Chun-man Sit

[Taiji and Science] Scientific Taijiquan by Chun Man Sit   Master Wu Tu Nan (1884 – 1989) In the 1940s, Master Wu Tunan wrote a book called “The Scientific Way of Taijiquan”. Master Wu Tunan learned Taiji from two famous … Continue reading →

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Daoist Internal Alchemy: Part 3

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Michael Winn

[From the Master] Daoist Internal Alchemy: A Deep Language for Communicating with Nature’s Intelligence Part 3 Alchemy Formulas, Qi Field & Language Theory by Michael Winn   The Cauldron as Portal for Communicating with Original Qi The central purpose of … Continue reading →

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How Circularity Leads to Smoother Mind-Body Integration

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kleiman

[Movement Exploration] How Circularity Leads to Smoother Mind-Body Integration by Dan Kleiman   When it comes to movement practices like taiji and Qigong, the key to smooth mind-body integration is having more and more circularity in your art. Now, when … Continue reading →

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Food Healing: East Meets West

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Aihan Kuhn

Simple Natural Healing 简单自然疗法 Food Healing: East Meets West By Dr. Aihan Kuhn 爱寒   We frequently hear the saying “You are what you eat.” Even though this is not 100% true, it certainly rings a bell and gets our … Continue reading →

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From the Editor: March/April 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Rebecca Kali

Welcome to the March-April issue of Yang Sheng! The theme this month is “Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit.” What does it really mean when our body, mind and spirit are integrated? What supports it? Webster defines integrated “as combining Continue reading →

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The Powers of the Universe – How does this relate to Qigong?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Timbooth

By Timothy Booth What are the Powers of the Universe according to the latest research and how do they relate to our practice of Qigong? This is based on an article that I recently read by Brian Swimme, in which … Continue reading →

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Simple Solution for Stress Headaches

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rebekah Owens

Rebekah F. Owens Tension or stress-related headaches are a common plague in today’s society. As a massage therapist, I see many clients who come in complaining of these types of headaches – and it’s no wonder. Upon looking at the … Continue reading →

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What is Yoga? Yoga Therapy?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Martin Eisen

What is Yoga?  Yoga Therapy? by Martin Eisen Most people have erroneous ideas about classical Yoga. Yoga was a spiritual discipline. There were moral precepts and prohibitions that disciples had to follow. In addition, there could be dietary restrictions. Yoga … Continue reading →

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Qigong Teachers: Masters or Chinese Knock-offs?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Christina Barea

Qigong Teachers: Masters or Chinese Knock-offs? Finding a Qualified Instructor By Christina J. Barea The demand for qigong instruction grows and so does the opportunity for teachers to misrepresent their qualifications. The relative lack of education the general public has on … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi or Simple Non-Strenuous Qigong for Health: Which Should You Study?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Martin Eisen

Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 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 … Continue reading →

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