Breathing in This Life-The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Ginger

The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle: A Fountain of Youth? Ginger Garner MPT, ATC It may come as a shock, but you may have hidden inflammation in your body that is causing premature aging and disease. In fact, researchers and health care professionals … Continue reading →

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Experience Exchange

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Phoenix

An Introduction to the Music TaiChi Class in Montgomery County and University of Maryland By Phoenix Liu, Ph.D. Tai Chi has unique effects of increasing “exercise for the body” and “focus for the mind.” Learning TaiChi can add enjoyment to … Continue reading →

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Method to Improve Meditation

Posted on April 16, 2011 by kandes

Taking Dan-Tian Breathing a Step Further: Hui-Yin Breathing By Ken Andes, L.Ac. When people first come to qigong, they’re often surprised to find out that they’ve been breathing the wrong way for most of their lives. Most people come to … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Emptiness (虚之響)-Selected Poetry

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Gu Shen Yu

Selected Poetry by© Jacob Newell (Daoshi Gu Shen Yu) Since ancient times, Daoists have used poetry and other art forms to express mystical experience, convey teaching, and transmit energy. A Daoist poem arises naturally out of the stillness of an … Continue reading →

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Ayurvedic Wisdom

Posted on April 16, 2011 by GuestWriter

Ayurveda and The 3 Pillars of Mind-Body Wellness By John Russell What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an ancient wholistic healing system that dates back more than 5000 years. The term Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means:  ‘The Knowledge and Science of … Continue reading →

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A Comedy Moment

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Kevin Chen

If a Daoist had composed the error messages that appear on a computer screen…. Anonymous Windows NT crashed. I am the Blue Screen of Death. No one hears your screams.   Stay the patient course Of little worth is your … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration – Taiji

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and Is It Effective for Stress? Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  What is Classical Tai Chi (Taiji)? Only the Yang style will be discussed.  However, similar types of training were used in other classical styles … Continue reading →

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The Tai Chi Examiner

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Violet Li

Save the Day for the 13th World Congress of Qigong and TCM By Violet Li Dr. Effie Chow, founder of World Congress of Qigong & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been extremely busy with a faculty of esteemed Qigong, TCM, … Continue reading →

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Meditation in Motion

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Eric Borreson

Integrating Mind and Body with Taiji by Eric Borreson Mind-body integration means to be aware of your movements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In order to develop a mind-body connection, we need to learn how to continuously adjust our movements, posture, … Continue reading →

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Illuminating the Dao 悟道

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Michelle Wood

Illness and Wellness: There Are Two Sides To Every Story By Michelle Wood I’m sure I’m not telling you something you don’t already know by pointing out that, like yin and yang, illness and wellness are two endings to the … Continue reading →

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