From the Master

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Chun-man Sit

These are the qualifications of a grandmaster. Nowadays, we have a prolific amount of grandmasters showing up in magazines and seminar ads. Most tai chi teachers coming from China to teach seminars are labeled as grandmasters. Anybody with the correct last name automatically becomes a grandmaster. Surely, anyone born into the house of a grandmaster has a certain advantages, such as early tuition from a great master and inside secrets. However, a grandmaster is… Continue reading →

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Healing Recipe of the Month

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Six Soups with Therapeutic Effect on Insomnia Now a day more and more people suffer from stress and anxiety problems, while insomnia is one of most common symptoms.  If you notice the side effects of most sleeping pills, you may … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration. Qi in Chinese Medicine (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Then, the various types of bodily Qi, used in traditional Chinese medicine to explain health and disease, were defined. Here the functions of Qi and its relation with the Chinese Organs and various substances in the body will be discussed. Continue reading →

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Sexuality and Health

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Mantak Chia

Q & A on Issues Specific to Women’s Practice By Master Mantak Chia What can I practice during my period? During your period, the upward draw is very useful. One precaution: do it gently. Gently draw the energy up without … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Dao

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Solala Towler

Down by the River By Solala Towler The old man sat on the muddy bank of the great river, fishing quietly and watching the water flow. He liked it here, out with the sun and the mosquitoes, his toes squishing … Continue reading →

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Cracking the Matrix

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Michael Rinaldini

[Root of Daoist Meditation] Cracking the Matrix Shifu Michael Rinaldini (This is a continuation from his previous publication in Qi Dao — Daoist Zuowang Meditation see http://yang-sheng.com/?p=859) If you know the good visage, do not hold on to externals. (Your) … Continue reading →

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From the Master

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Master Wu

Chinese Astrology and Inner Cultivation By Master ZhongxianWu 1. Introduction After my book The 12 Chinese Animals — Create Harmony in Your Daily Life through Ancient Chinese Wisdom was published, some friends often ask me, “Why should I learn about … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update . The effect of breathing exercises on the fatigue levels of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Acta Med Indones. 2011; 43(1):29-33. By Zakerimoghadam M, Tavasoli K, Nejad AK, Khoshkesht S.  from  Tehran University of Medical … Continue reading →

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Featured Article

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Michelle Wood

Living the Integral Way of Life By: Michelle Wood What Is an Integralist? One of the topics dear to my heart is balance and harmony, both the inner balance and harmony of your body systems and organs working perfectly, and … Continue reading →

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From the Editor

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Solala Towler

This subject of Nourishing Life practice is a very ancient one yet many of the ideas and practices offered in these pages are as up to date as can be. Many of the problems facing humankind today are the same as those of the Tang Dynasty and earlier. Yet some are totally new. This world of ours, racing faster and faster and becoming more and more toxic, is full of modern ills. Alternative health modalities, including Chinese medicine and many more, have also been developed and can be of much help for many of the illnesses and complaints of the modern world. Continue reading →

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