A Reflection of Nature

[Featured Article 精选文章] A Reflection of Nature by Lilian Kluivers   How can we adapt to the changing energies of the seasons? Insights from Do-In provide us with a series of simple but accurate stretchings. Following the wisdom of Chinese … Continue reading

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Seasonal Harmony — Spring

[Seasonal Harmony 季节的和谐] Spring By Ellasara Kling   “Not only are we in the Universe, the Universe is in us.“ “To learn is to become closer to Nature”    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, Director of the Hayden Planetarium. “The wise nourish … Continue reading

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Nurture Life — Discover Who You Are

[Spirituality of Dao  道之神] Nurture Life, Discover Who You Are By Christina J Barea, DP, MMQ Listening deeply to the quiet sound of leaves unfolding at Spring I breathe in and embody the miracle manifested in each and every tree. … Continue reading

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Book Review — Eternal Spring by M.W. Acton

[Book Review 书评] Eternal Spring by Michael W. Acton. Softcover. 233pp. Singing Dragon,  London, UK.  ISBN:  978-1-84819-003-0 Reviewed by Sal Casano ,  Ph.D. Michael Acton has written a very insightful and inspiring book.  He distills his 30 plus years of … Continue reading

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Qigong Through the Seasons

[Qi Cultivation & Dao  炼气与道] Qigong Through The Seasons — Spring How to Stay Healthy all Year Long with Qigong, Meditation, Diet and Herbs” by Dr. Ronald Davis, [The following has been adapted from “Qigong Through The Seasons – How … Continue reading

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Welcome to 2015 and Harmony With Nature!

[From the Editor  编者的话] Welcome to 2015 and Harmony With Nature! Michelle Wood Our premier 2015 issue has much information on Nature and what it means to be in harmony, as well as  many ways in which you may experience … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates (Nov. 14)

[Research Update 科研 动态] Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Compiled by Kevin W Chen, PhD Breathing-based meditation decreases post traumatic stress disorder symptoms in U.S. military veterans: a randomized controlled longitudinal study.  J Trauma Stress. 2014 Aug;27(4):397-405. By Seppälä EM, Nitschke … Continue reading

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Beautiful Memories Old and Newer

[Experience Exchange 经验交流] Beautiful Memories Old and Newer by Alan Sims   Sometime during the late 1970’s while I was at my Tai Chi instructor’s house, I suggested out of the blue that we should visit Mr. Jou (as Larry … Continue reading

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What to Look for in a Vitamin

[Topics in Research 研究话题] What to Look for in a Vitamin By Dr. Colleen Huber, ND As a naturopathic physician, I have had patients come to me on their first visit with great concern over why their nutritional supplements don’t seem … Continue reading

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The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (3)

[Scientific Qi Exploration 气的科学探讨]  The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (Part 3)  Marty Eisen Ph.D.   14. The Yin Heel (Qiao) Vessels (Mai) Qiao can be translated as “heel” or “to stand on toes.”  The Yin and Yang Heel Vessels are … Continue reading

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