Tag Archives: physical health

The Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Curriculum

Posted on May 19, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Method of Self-Healing] The Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Curriculum Rene Navarro “The Tai Chi Chuan curriculum consists of hand forms first (i.e., empty hand), such as Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Long Boxing. Next comes One Hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Method of Self-Healing | Tagged China, exercise, health, physical health, physical strength, push hands, spar, tai chi, tai chi chuan, yang | 4 Comments

Chinese Wisdom – Chinese Wisdom for Yang Sheng

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Helen Hu

[Chinese Wisdom] Chinese Wisdom for Yang Sheng Helen Hu, OMD 1. Keep silent in order for Nourishing Qi, closing eyes to restore blood, sleeping early to rejuvenate essence and keeping inner peace to raise spirit. 2. Fame seeking injures the … 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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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 Master

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Master Wu

Zhi (Memory) – The Spirit of the Kidneys By Master Zhongxian Wu Ancient Wu 巫 (Chinese shamans) taught us that every part of the body has its own spirit residing within. In the traditional Chinese shamanic or Daoist spiritual cultivation, … Continue reading →

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