Tag Archives: Qigong

Being Between Heaven And Earth

Being Between Heaven and Earth Debi Dunn Just the other day, a 95 year old qigong student of mine, Maria, approached me after class apologizing for having arrived late.  “You see,” she said, “2pm is my naptime. I have difficulty … Continue reading

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The Science of Qi Healing A Survey of the Research and Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Practices – (Part 1 of 2)

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Science of Qi Healing A Survey of the Research and Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Practices (Part 1 of 2) Ted Nawalknski, Sc. D. (Edited By Sean Cartwright)   The Science of Qi Healing, is … Continue reading

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Master YiShi Yang & His Calligraphy on Immortal Living-Massage Method

[Cultivating The Mind] Master YiShi Yang and  His Famous Calligraphy on  Immortal Living-Massage Method by Kevin Chen, Ph.D   神仙起居法 行住坐臥處,手摩脅與肚。 心腹通快時,兩手腸下踞。 踞之徹膀腰,背拳摩腎部。 才覺力倦來,即使家人助。 行之不厭頻,晝夜無窮數。 歲久積功成,漸入神仙路。   Master Yi-Shi Yang (杨凝式) (873–954), also known as Yang Shaoshi (杨少师), was a … Continue reading

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From The Master – The Relationship Between Wuji, Taiji and Qigong

[From The Master] The Relationship Between Wuji, Taiji and Qigong by Yang Yang, Ph.D © 2012 Center for Taiji & Qigong Studies –used by permission Practitioners frequently ask about the relationship between taiji and qigong. Different people have differing opinions. … Continue reading

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Mind Body Medicine Research Update

[Research Update] Mind Body Medicine Research Update Compiled by Kevin W Chen Meditative Therapies For Reducing Anxiety: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials. Depression and Anxiety, June 14, 2012 pre-publication online. By Chen KW, Berger CC, Manheimer  … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration. Some Modern Scientific Theories of Qi

1. Introduction Recent scientific discoveries, such as, the theories of strings and subtle energy, can be used to model Qi. Some physical and biological manifestations accompanying Qi in the body, such as, infra-red radiation will be presented in later parts. … Continue reading

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Book Review – Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions

[Book Review] Book Review: Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions by William Ting Review by Salvatore Casano Softcover, 222pp. ISBN: 978-1-4653-1007-1 . Xlibris Corp. USA. 2011  $19.99 I recently had the honor and privilege of participating in a … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration — The Fu (Yang) Organs

  1. Introduction The six Yang Organs are the Gall Bladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder and Triple Heater or Burner will be studied (1,2,3). The Triple Heater does not have a physical structure and is considered a functional … Continue reading

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From The Master – Organizing Daily Practice

Organizing Daily Practice by Yang Yang, Ph. D If you have limited time for your daily Taiji practice, can you still benefit? The answer is yes—if you practice efficiently. This training tip describes how. Most Taiji and Qigong practitioners have … Continue reading

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Is Qigong For You?

Is Qigong For You? by Arthur Rosenfeld If you’ve traveled to China, you’ve likely encountered senior citizens flapping their arms early in the morning in public parks, or perhaps squatting, walking, singing or dancing in groups, twisting waists and wiggling … Continue reading

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