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Meditation In Motion – Sinking the Qi

  Meditation In Motion Sinking The Qi by Eric Borreson         Sinking the qi is a common term in taiji, but many people find it very confusing. Sinking the qi simply refers to using your breath to help … Continue reading

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The Importance of an Open Hand Position in Qigong and Taiji

[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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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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Plateaus In Learning Taiji

[Meditation In Motion] Plateaus In Learning Taiji Eric Borreson When people begin learning something new, they often learn quickly. Their minds become engaged in the learning. However, when learning taiji, learning quickly is not necessarily better than learning slowly and … 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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Meditation In Motion – Relax and Loosen in Taiji

[Meditation In Motion] Relax and Loosen in Taiji by Eric Borreson One of the first principles typically taught in taiji is song (松). A common translation is relax, but this is not sufficient to adequately describe the term. It can … Continue reading

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Mind-body medicine research update (09/12)

[Research Update] Mind-Body Medicine Research Update   A Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2012 Aug 3;14(4): R178. By Lynch M, Sawynok J, Hiew C, Marcon D. Introduction: Fibromyalgia is difficult to treat and requires … Continue reading

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Spirituality In Taiji

[Meditation In Motion] Spirituality in Taiji by Eric Borreson What does spirituality mean in taiji and in everyday life? It has been used in popular literature to mean many things. To many, spiritual means living with our inner selves instead … Continue reading

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Meditation In Motion — Yin & Yang in Taiji

Meditation in Motion Yin and Yang in Taiji by Eric Borreson One of the fundamental principles of taiji is that we start in wuji, or neutral emptiness. As we begin to move, wuji separates into yin and yang, the opposite … Continue reading

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Investing in Ourselves

East-West Perspectives Investing in Ourselves by Arthur Rosenfeld One worrisome development among many in the consumptive frenzy of our so-called culture is that our innate desire to improve ourselves has been transformed into a desire to improve our material position. … Continue reading

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