by Mark Melchiorre, L.Ac. Act in accordance with seasonal, geographic, and personal factors. This is a statement of fact in traditional Chinese medicine. Our system of traditional medicine is intimately connected to the ebb and flow of the energy in … Continue reading
Winter Wellness and Self Care by Aihan Kuhn 爱寒, C.B.D, Dipl., OBT In Chinese healing, the digestive function is very important, because it affects the whole body and overall healing. If the digestive system is not working properly, eventually other … Continue reading
The Miracle of Self-Initiated Healing adapted from The Healer Within by Roger Jahnke, OMD In the amazing universe of Mind-Body Practice and Energy-Based Healing methodologies, there is one very profound bit of information that turns on our sense of the … Continue reading
Welcome to the December issue of Yang-Sheng! “The Healer Within” is the theme of this issue. The ability to maintain one’s health and balance is an integral aspect of every person’s body, mind/heart and spirit. Each of us has that … Continue reading
“Comedy Moment” Two men meet on the street. One asks the other: “Hi, how are you?” The other replies: “I’m fine, thanks.” “And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?” “Yes, he is. But he is meditating now.” “Meditating? What’s … Continue reading
Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power by Yang Yang, Ph.D. Hardcover: 219 pages Zhenwu Publications (February 28, 2005) ISBN-10: 0974099007 Review by Rodney J. Owen In preparation for Yang Yang’s Summer Taiji Camp, I decided to re-read … Continue reading
Tai Chi in Your Life- 8 Principles That Can Change Your Life While Learning and Growing with Tai Chi by Dale Napier Softcover ( 179 pages) 2010 Mastersoft Press, Houston TX $16.99 ISBN: 978-1439255803 Review written by Sal Casano While … Continue reading
Echoes of Emptiness (虚之響) Taiji by Jacob Newell (Daoshi Gu Shen Yu) Taiji (太極) is a Chinese fitness system based on relaxed body alignment and smooth flow of energy. It is also a moving meditation based on the philosophy of … Continue reading
Scientific Qi Exploration Qigong and the Lymphatic System by Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Lymph The tissues of the body are supplied by minute arterial capillaries, bringing oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to cells by means of fluid, similar to blood plasma, … Continue reading
Experience Exchange Standing Meditation Why Your Slow-Motion Movement Practice is Not Slow Enough by Dan Kleiman Imagine being on a hike, when you are just about to cross the tree line and you get a glimpse of the trail … Continue reading