The Wisdom of Taoist Qigong
The months of summer (May 6 – August 7) correspond to the Fire phase, and the Heart and Small Intestine organs in the Asian Medicine system of correspondences. In this season all living creatures prosper.
The months of winter (November 7 – February 3) correspond to the Water phase and the Kidney. In this season the life in all things is hidden. The weather turns cold. It is a season of storage, quietude, and recuperation. 冬 Go to bed early and sleep late (until after the sun rises.) Keep your mind …
Autumn is a time of reaping and gathering in. A time of gratitude for all the good things in our lives.
春 The months of Spring (Feb 3 – May 4) correspond to the Wood phase and the Liver and Gall Bladder organs in the Asian Medicine system of correspondences. Spring is the period of commencement. heaven and earth are born, and all living things are flourishing. Get up early in the morning, walk around in …
There was a broad consensus that Qi Gong and Tai Chi programs provide numerous physical and psychological health benefits and contribute to the well-being of those who participate regularly. Research has shown that Qi Gong and Tai Chi participation reduces blood pressure, increases maximum oxygen consumption, increases immune function, and improves flexibility. – the Consensus Report
Act in accordance with seasonal, geographic, and personal factors. This is a statement of fact in traditional Chinese medicine. Our system of traditional medicine is intimately connected to the ebb and flow of the energy in our universe. Far from being some mystical concept, one can see and feel this energy on a daily basis …
A brief video on the healing art of Qigong and some reasons that you may find it helpful:
While this article is addressed to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners, the many benefits derived from this simple practice are available, with a bit of qualified instruction, to anyone willing to put in the effort! – Mark Why do we do standing meditation standing wuji? This is one of the most frequently asked questions, and …
Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorite sayings and quotes:
“First the mind then the body…"
– a Tai Chi classic
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Emperor Huang Di asked: "I have heard that many people in ancient times lived to a hundred without showing signs of aging. But today people look old at the age of fifty. Is it because times have changed or because people are not following proper ways of preserving health?" Qi Bo answered: "People in ancient …