According to the Traditional Chinese Calendar, which is intricately linked to Daoist cosmology, autumn begins on August 7. This day marks the solar term known as the “Beginning of Autumn.” Unlike a sudden end to summer, this date signifies a symbolic turning point. It indicates that the peak of outward yang energy has passed, making…
Taking Qigong on the Road Traveling can be a joyful, exciting and an adventurous time. It can also be challenging and tiring. Travel can feel nourishing or depleting. Balancing your energy during these extremes can be made easier by incorporating qigong into your travels. Vacations are a time when we are fully immersed in traveling…
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The term ‘qi field’ can sound mysterious when you first hear it. It is as important to gain an awareness of this ethereal concept as it is the physical movements of qigong. To fully embody qigong forms we must understand the underlying theories of energy. We can begin to demystify the qi field by understanding…
In the Gregorian calendar the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, marks the first day of summer. It is a magical time that awakens our hearts to the beauty of nature which in turn encourages us to slow down and appreciate the present moment. In the Five Phase Theory of Chinese Medicine, summer…
For those of us living in the northern hemisphere, we know that the winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight. Many of us look forward to this day because it marks the beginning of the gradual increase in daylight hours. In the Five Phase Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is…
The Body Mind Method (BMM) is one of the most widely practiced forms of the Zhineng Qigong system. It is intended for individuals who have built a solid foundation of health through the practice of Lift Qi Up Pour Qi Down. Once a strong connection to primordial qi is awakened and stabilized, practitioners can begin…
The second New Moon after the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This year it starts on January 28. Looking back, the Year of the Yang Fire Monkey was a year filled with drama, big surprises and plenty of monkey business. Now comes the Year of the Yin Fire Rooster, a…
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The Year of the Yang Fire Monkey is almost upon us. With the coming of the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice, the Chinese New Year begins on February 8, 2016. When there is a change from an inner “Yin” year, like last years’ Yin Wood Sheep, to an expansive “Yang” year, we can…