Articles: Qigong and Meditation
Muscle/Tendon Changing and Brain/Marrow Washing Qigong
China has more than seven thousand years of history. The greatest contribution it can make to benefit the human race is to share the knowledge it has accumulated in the field of Qi. More >>
Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing and Well-Being
More and more people are seeking to understand how Chinese medicine can help them prevent illness and provide a better quality of life. To address this significant trend, my book “Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing and Well-Being” explains the healing powers of eastern medicine in an easy to understand, relevant and personalized manner. More >>
Daoist Breathing Techniques
Daoist breathing exercises are designed to activate the diaphragm muscle, expand the lungs, and invoke the body's innate relaxation response. There are four major types of breathing (调息tiao xi) used in Daoist practice. More >>
Benefits of Tai Chi Qi Gong for Arthritis
May is National Arthritis Month: One of the challenges we have in this country as well as in the rest of the world, is how to approach the health care goals of the growing wave of our aging population. We are living through special times. We can see a shift towards greater acceptance of new methods and treatments for various debilitating diseases such as arthritis. More >>
Basic Concepts of Qi and Qigong - Part 2
In modern times, we mainly use only the narrow definition of Qi, which refers to the energy circulating in the human body. More >>
Basic Concepts of Qi and Qigong - Part 1
The Chinese word "Qi" translates in English to "energy". Qi is the energy or natural force which fills the universe. The Chinese believe in Three Powers (San Cai) of the universe: Heaven, Earth and Human. More >>
Two Keys for Regulating Your Breathing and Circulating Qi
Two Keys for Regulating Your Breathing and Circulating Qi for health and internal training. More >>
Embryonic Breathing
In China, meditation has existed in almost every level of society. In Chinese medical and scholar societies, meditation is commonly called "Jing Zuo" which means "sit quietly." More >>
Meditation is for Self Awakening, Not Blind Worship
If we attempt to comprehend any profound philosophy, we must first be calm. When the mind is calm and clear, judgment becomes logical and accurate. More >>
A Modern Definition of Qi
It is important that you know about the progress that has been made by modern science in the study of Qi. This will keep you from getting stuck in the ancient concepts and level of understanding. More >>
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