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Daoist Internal Alchemy – Sexual Alchemy: Female Blue Water Snake Year

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Michael Winn

[Daoist Internal Alchemy] Sexual Alchemy: Female Blue Water Snake Year By Michael Winn Dear Lovers of Snake Qi, the embodiment of Sexual Alchemy, This Water Snake Year is going to bring up very deep issues that relate to our … Continue reading →

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Taiji and Science – To MOVE Or Not To MOVE

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Chun-man Sit

[Taiji and Science] To MOVE Or Not To MOVE Chun Man Sit There are two major types of qigong methods: 1) stillness qigong 2) moving qigong. Stillness Qigong Stillness qigong includes sitting qigong and standing qigong. Students hold a certain posture and … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update] Compiled By Kevin Chen Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life. Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2012 Nov 21. By Obasi CN, Brown R, Ewers T, et al. from Dept of Family Medicine, … Continue reading →

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East-West Perspective: Mindfulness in a Twittering World

Posted on May 17, 2013 by GuestWriter

[East-West Perspective] Mindfulness In A Twittering World Debi Dunn, MBA and Andrea M. Delligati, Ph.D. I admit that I am the last person who should be writing anything about technology. Many of us “seasoned” psychologists have been catapulted into … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration – The Jingluo

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration The Jingluo: Part 1 – The Horary Cycle by Dr. Marty Eisen 1. Introduction Jing can be translated as “to pass through” or “pathway” and refers to the vertical channels or meridians. Luo means “network” and refers … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged 12 earthly branches, accupuncture, acupoints, blood regulation, buddhist, elbow, groin, heart, Herbology, horary cycle, jing, Kidney, liver, lung, midday/midnight law, Qi, Qigong, Spleen, stomach, taoist, yin and yang, zang-fu organs | 1 Comment

Qi Cultivation and Dao – Balanced Emotional Flow with Qigong

Posted on March 15, 2013 by George Love

Qi Cultivation and Dao Balanced Emotional Flow with Qigong by Dr. George Love We all have emotions. Emotions are meant to be expressed and when expressed in a healthy manner contribute to our overall well-being. What happens too often is … Continue reading →

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East-West Perspective – Chinese Wellness Based Healthcare System

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Roger Jahnke

East-West Perspective Chinese Wellness Based Healthcare System: An Inspiring Solution To Health & Economic Crisis in America by Dr. Roger Jahnke “The most profound medicine is produced naturally in the human body – for free!” This is the innovative foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in East-West Perspectives | Tagged acupuncture, body, body mind spirit, chinese wellness, healthcare, holistic, massage, meditation, mind, patient, Qigong, self healing, spirit, tai chi | 1 Comment

From The Master – Reflections on The Chinese and Mexican Calendars

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Ken Cohen

From The Master Reflections on The Chinese and Mexican Calendars Kenneth Cohen China and Mexico are the only ancient cultures in the world that have a two-part calendrical system. In … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Research Update

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Kevin Chen

Research Update Mind- Body Research Update Compiled by Kevin Chen Qigong Exercise On Immunity And Infections The effect of qigong exercise on immunity and infections: a systematic review of controlled trials. American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2012;40(6):1143-56. By Wang CW, et al. from Centre … Continue reading →

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The Importance of an Open Hand Position in Qigong and Taiji

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Raven Cohan

[Experience Exchange] The Importance of an Open Hand Position in Qigong and Taiji by Raven Cohan In qigong practice, it is important to challenge oneself to open the hands properly. In this article, we set out to speak of how … Continue reading →

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