Qigong and Depression In Elderly A randomized trial was conducted in Hong Kong (Tsang et al, 2006) investigate the psychosocial…
Deep Breathing Before Bed The practice begins by lying on our backs, with hands on the abdomen, pubic bones, or…
Iron Shirt Chi Kung and Health The standing practices of Iron Shirt Chi Kung are exercises that coordinate many systems…
Tips for being present:•observe the breath•listen to the heart’s pulse•feel the feet on the ground•sense aliveness in the bone marrow
Structure of the Bones Fascia holds the structure of the skeletal system. Through regular activity, such as Tai chi, chi…
Pack Energy, Protect Organs Taoists have practices to pack energy into the fascia surrounding organs. This process protects the organs…
Within and Without When I first learned the Fusion of the Five Elements, it was a way to soften the…
Waking and Dreaming Worlds The dreaming or spirit world is different from the waking world, obviously, but there is a…
Flushing the Blood at the Groin The femoral artery can be manipulated, at the crease of each leg, to affect…
The Seat of Emotions Taoists see the heart as the seat of emotions. In a many people, there is trapped…