Tai Chi Chuan lesson in physics, how the martial arts degraded, and how to rebuild it for combat, and for maximum health benefits.
An exploration of verse 42 of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (aka Daode Jing) - inspired by the English translation and commentary by Hu Xuezhi.
An exploration of verse 42 of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (aka Daode Jing) - inspired by the English translation and commentary by Hu Xuezhi.
Two Plates in Tai Chi. The pelvic floor and diaphragm connection are important to consider in your Tai Chi practice. They are coordinated in movement & breath work.
This is an image representing a human being in Kundalini yoga pose. Kundalini means “Coiled,” in Sanskrit. A snake of pure energy is said to exist at the base of your spine. You unlo…
Tai Chi, Qigong, Hibernating Bear & Meditation
Part 2 of Mark Murray's essay on the two legacies of Aikido - that of Morihei Ueshiba and that of his son, Kisshomaru Ueshiba.
Qi Gong Principles. Historically known as Dao Yin, Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health preservation system, both active in movement & passive in stillness.
Tai Chi Trigrams. How Taoist philosophy & the I Ching relate to Tai Chi Chuan practice. In Taoist philosophy, the 8 Trigrams are symbols of change found within
Motivation in your Tai Chi Practice. Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. That’s the Law of Consistency. It doesn’t matter how talented"
Tai Chi, Qigong, Hibernating Bear & Meditation
Tai Chi for Over Thinkers. The slow moving practices of Tai Chi and Qigong can be a great way to calm the mind, restore grounding and connection.
The above picture (page 102) is taken from the book, “Tai Chi Chuan and I Ching – Second Edition – by Da Liu, 1981 R&KP". Da Liu, a grandmaster of Tai Chi Chuan, had taught this ever popular Chinese martial art - suitable for both the young and the old - in the US for more than twenty years. While no accompanying explanations or credits to the picture were given in the book, Da Liu had elaborated on how the movements of Tai Chi Chuan - as founded by Zhang SanFeng - relate to the various hexagrams of the Book of Changes, and to the Circulation of the Light meditation which is represented by the waxing and waning of the Moon hexagrams. (The particular picture has also been published on a neidan blog years ago with no explanation.) People say that a picture paints a thousand words. But unless they are very familiar with the Book of Changes and/or neidan (inner alchemy) meditation, not many viewers of this fascinating picture – including me at the time of this book purchase in the 1980s - could understand the profound story it wanted to tell. Those who know what the picture wants to tell are welcome to post their commentary to help readers obtain a better understanding of the mystery. Meanwhile others have to wait for me to gather my thoughts – contemplation – for the follow up article.
Qigong at home for free: For Qigong at home, all you need is some comfortable clothes and some fluffy socks, so that your feet won’t get cold.
Welcome to my 12 week Earth Qigong for Women video course. Join me, instructor Nicola. from my virtual studio and learn from the comfort of your own home.
Qi Gong Principles. Historically known as Dao Yin, Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health preservation system, both active in movement & passive in stillness.
Qi Gong Principles. Historically known as Dao Yin, Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health preservation system, both active in movement & passive in stillness.
Earth Balance Tai Chi teaches Chen Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Taoist meditation classes in Ryde and Newport, and live on Zoom. Specialism in chronic illness support.
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Earth Qi for the Pancreas Stomach & Spleen. The earth element in Traditional Chinese Medicine governs the stomach, pancreas & spleen organs. How to strengthen
Five Animals Qi Gong. Wu Qin Xi. The Five Animals Qigong routine is an ancient Chinese health preservation exercise system with the source attributed to Hua Tuo
Lesson Four of Nine Lessons on Daoist Meditation: Wu Ji Meditation – Returning to Emptiness. Chinese Cosmogony and Wu Ji. In Chinese cosmology there was originally hun-tun, an undifferentiated luminous cloud, a void with no boundary, emptiness, a potential state.
Qi Gong Principles. Historically known as Dao Yin, Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health preservation system, both active in movement & passive in stillness.
Zhan Zhuang Video Course. A Free Programme for Beginner Students. Zhan Zhuang is a stillness meditation which is a unique & powerful method to awaken the body.
Ba Duan Jin Video Course.
Meditation Microcosmic Orbit. The Small Heavenly Cycle Taoist Practice. Taoist esoteric yoga is an ancient Chinese internal energy practice.
Tai Chi Trigrams. How Taoist philosophy & the I Ching relate to Tai Chi Chuan practice. In Taoist philosophy, the 8 Trigrams are symbols of change found within
Importance of Silk Reeling. Silk reeling is at the centre of Chen Tai Chi training, used to develop strength, internal energy, co-ordination, body awareness.
