Tag Archives: Qigong

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five-Element Five-Zang Theory (Revised）

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Kevin Chen

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five-Element & Five-Zang Theory 五禽戏与五行五脏学说 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Wuqinxi, or Five-Animal Play is one of the important Qigong exercises in traditional Chinese wellness practice. Its founder, Hua Tuo (about 145-208), was born in Qiqiao … Continue reading →

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Five Days Rebuild Your Health & Reboot Your Life with Daoist Bigu

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Kevin Chen

For the sixth year we are offering the teaching of an ancient Daoist wellness practice — Bigu (避谷 energetic fasting) — online by Zoom platform, in response to the overwhelming demand for better health and deep mind-body connection. This is probably the best time for you to invest in your own health and well-being through Bigu and mindset training.
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Highlight on Winter Wellness Practice by TCM

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Updated by Kevin W CHEN According to Chinese lunar calendar we have entered in the winter season in Novmber (立冬 November 8, 2023). So what should we do differently in terms of taking care of ourselves and keep up with … Continue reading →

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Five-Animal Play and the Five-Element Five-Zang Theory

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five Elements and Five-Zang Theory 五禽戏与五行五脏学说 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Wuqinxi, or Five-Animal Play is one of the important Qigong exercises in traditional Chinese wellness practice. Its founder, Hua Tuo (about 145-208), was born in … Continue reading →

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Wellness Practice in Summer，Focus on Nourishing Mind

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Wellness Practice in Summer Focus on Nourishing the Mind 夏季养生，重在养心 With Discussion of Three-fu Wellness Cultivation Highlights: It’s the summer solstice today (June 21, 2023), the start of the summer in the U.S. customs ( the middle of summer in … Continue reading →

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9 Tips for Wellness Practice in the Spring

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Spring is a season of renewal and transformation, the golden season in wellness practice.  There is a Chinese saying that “spring does not nurture, summer easily get disease.”  In the “Huangdi Neijing” it states “In the three months of spring, … Continue reading →

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Qigong Bigu or Fasting: The Best Investment in Your Health and Long-Term Wellness

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Qigong Bigu or Fasting: The Best Investment in Your Health and Long-Term Wellness 辟谷养生、祛病强身、 延年益寿 Kevin W CHEN， Ph.D. Although the pandemic of COVID-19 is gradually over now, the infectious diseases and their effects are still around the world, and … Continue reading →

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Where energy come from during Bigu manifestation

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Kevin Chen

Where the Energy Come from during Bigu Manifestation? 探讨辟谷期间能量从哪里来 Kevin W CHEN, Ph.D. The Bigu manifestation, also known as energetic fasting, cut-off grain, or stop grain-eating, is a unique Daoist practice and wellness technique.  It literally means avoiding grain, or not eat grain, but … Continue reading →

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Organ Times and Meridian System

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Traditional Chinese Medicine Organ Times and Meridian System –-Their Applications in Health and Wellness Practice An Overview The meridian system is a key concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but understandings of the energetic body are shared by many cultures. It … Continue reading →

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Qigong & Mindfulness May Be Your Best Defense against COVID-19

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self-Healing] Qigong & Mindfulness May Be Your Best Defense against COVID-19: Boost Immunity, Reduce Stress/Anxiety, & Get Social Support! Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. The global pandemic of COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways.  This is the biggest … Continue reading →

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