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- Healing Hearts: The Transformative Power of Qigong in Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaGrief is a universal experience that touches us all at some point in our lives. The process of mourning a loss, whether it be the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life change, can be overwhelming and challenging. In times of grief, finding solace and healing ...
Views: 294 - Health Benefits that You Can Get from Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Joseph A. WrightIn this day and age, lots of distractions and a busy schedule lead us to a stressful life. It is always a challenge for us to cope up with these things. That’s why several people nowadays are becoming mindful of trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. In this fast-paced world, understanding which ...
Views: 2543 - How is Energy or Qi moved through the Body? - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Timothy BoothOne of the ways is through the CT or connective tissue. The Connective Tissue in the Body is pervasive.This subtle extremely strong tissue which resembles silk sometimes in sheets sometimes like cables and also surrounding the muscles is called the myo-fascial layer and is everywhere in the ...
Views: 2204 - How to Deal with Fertility Problems - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraGetting pregnant is not always easy and there are couples who have to deal with fertility problems. But difficulty conceiving does not always mean you cannot get pregnant at all. There are couples who also took years to conceive. Here are some tips to increase your chances to get ...
Views: 2548 - Introduction to Taiji Theory - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jacob Newell(c) Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi) Taiji is a Chinese fitness system based on relaxed body alignment and smooth flow of energy. It is also a moving meditation based on the philosophy of Laozi, a legendary ancient sage who taught about the virtues of remaining calm, yielding, and returning ...
Views: 2642 - President Xi Jinping issues new order for Chinese military to develop elite force to fight and win wars - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2022 from sandeep malikChinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday issued a new mobilisation order for the training of fortified forces with a focus on developing an elite force able of fighting and winning wars. Xi, 68, heading the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) since 2012 followed by the Presidency and ...
Views: 924 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 11 - Why does it work...??? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2010 from James LeeChi Kung encourages to perform the abdominal breathing with slow movements to bring out its effectiveness in two folds. The abdominal breathing is to increase the volume of air intake; the slow movement is to increase the rate of cell respiration. Under normal breathing, one inhalation of ...
Views: 5011 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 12 - The Ambiguity of Qi in the Three Treasures(San Bao). - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from James LeeThe character "Qi" is a very mysterious term. Everybody uses it, most of the time, it just come out very loosely without clarity. Even philosophers use it with ambiguity. Its interpretation was up to the readers to define and it was often misinterpreted. Especially, it would be more ambiguous ...
Views: 2591 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 13 - Hypoxia, hypertension, and Chi Kung - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from James LeeHypertension of a normal person may be caused by the abnormality of the arteries. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial. Secondary hypertension was caused mainly by hypoxia or a disorder of blood vessel or the kidney. If one understand the function of the kidney and what cause ...
Views: 3100 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 14 - The Definitions of the Characters 气(Chi), 炁(Chi) and 氣(Chi) in Chi Kung between the East and the West. - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from James Lee氣(chi) , in the west, was only known or translated as energy. Unfortunately, the character was abide by the sole definition restricting to move forward for other explanations. If the character was traced back to its root, then, its multi-definition may be more versatile to be used in other ...
Views: 3185 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 15 - Taoist Meditation. - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from James LeeThere are many ways of meditation for different purposes. Meditation includes concentration, feeling, sensitivity, imagination, thoughts, and insinuation. In the west, meditation is not necessarily part of Chi Kung. However, to a Taoist, meditation is a requirement for Chi Kung in order to bring ...
Views: 2785 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 16 -- Glucose, Oxygen, and ATP are the Ingredients of Chi Kung - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from James LeeA Taoist has a will to preserve his body by maintaining a state of homeostasis. A normal body can handle the daily chores with no difficulty. Unless, there is an event which requires a quick response in all the sudden. Hence, the body must be prepared to handle any unexpected adverse ...
Views: 3158 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 17 - The Macroscopic and Microscopic Views of Chi (氣) - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from James LeeThere are always two sides to a story. It is like a coin with two sides which analogous to the yin and the yang as a unit. LaoTze always suggested to look at the yin side of the story to understand the yang side. In the case with the interpretation of chi, one must look at it from the other ...
Views: 2434 - Self-Healing for Good Health - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Francine SilvermanBy Shoshanna Katzman Acupuncture and Qigong are two methods of relieving stress, improving mood and enhancing overall health – minor differences. Acupucture is a technique that an individual receives from an acupuncturist, whereas Qigong is an exercise that is done by the person ...
Views: 2508 - Self-Healing for Good Health - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Francine SilvermanBy Shoshanna Katzman Acupuncture and Qigong are two methods of relieving stress, improving mood and enhancing overall health – minor differences. Acupucture is a technique that an individual receives from an acupuncturist, whereas Qigong is an exercise that is done by the person ...
Views: 2785 - Senobi Breathing Method for Weight Loss and Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Martin EisenThe star of the TV show “The Doctor OZ Show”, Dr. Mehmet Oz stated, “If you want to be healthy and live to 100, do Qigong.” What is Qigong? The answer can be found in (1). Qigong has been shown to be effective in more than 200 diseases, including cancer. Many forms of require long periods of ...
Views: 7159 - Should You Learn Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Martin EisenYoga and Tai Chi have become popular worldwide. They appear in commercials and are taught in many fitness and community centers. Seniors and the sedentary are persuaded that Yoga and Tai Chi are ideal for their health. In addition, Tai Chi is described as being very easy to learn and ...
Views: 6826 - Tai Chi or Qigong: Which Should You Study? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Martin EisenTai Chi has increased in popularity in the western world. It often appears in the background of advertisements of unrelated products. It is recommended for seniors and by the American Arthritis Society, which has its own simplified version. Many health clubs and martial arts studios offer Tai ...
Views: 2774 - Understanding the Basic Principles of Qigong Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Joseph A. WrightQigong is considered as a precious Chinese heritage and today, it still remains an inseparable part of alternative medicine which is becoming popular all over the world. It is a specific mental and/or physical exercise which aims to train, develop and condition the mind and body for the purpose ...
Views: 3181 - What would you ask a Qigong master? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Lama TantrapaAs I am interviewing the top Qigong experts in North America for my Radio talk show The Secrets of Qigong Masters, I would love to be able to ask them the questions that you would ask them if you had a chance to. The caliber of the recent guests on the show is very high: Michael Winn, Jim ...
Views: 1215 - Xin Huxi Qigong Part 3 - Chang Bao Qi Center Breathing for Increasing Your Abundance of Qi - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Kevin HuffordXin Huxi Chang Bao Qi and Other Types of Breathing There are three main goals in the practice of Qigong those of Balance, Abundance and Flow. It is through the regulation of the breath that you Balance your Qi, increase the Abundance of your Qi and create a smooth Flow of Qi through your ...
Views: 3218 - Yin & Yang in the Qi Dao Movement Practices - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Lama TantrapaWhen learning the basic Qi Dao movements, you will learn to use both hands, one performing the primary movement and the other performing the secondary movement. Qi Dao respects the philosophical principles of Yin and Yang common in Oriental schools of thought, which oppose as well as complement ...
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