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Zoom Qigong Spring Equinox

admin — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:33:05 +0000

Zoom Qigong Spring Equinox Soma Dao Qigong Masterclass 2025 Mark the change of seasons with me! The Spring Equinox in England falls on Thursday, 20 March 2025, at 9:01 AM GMT. To celebrate this transformative time, join me a day later on Friday, 21 March, at 10:00 AM GMT for a rejuvenating Qigong masterclass. Together,...

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Five Animal Frolics Course

admin — Mon, 15 May 2023 17:37:04 +0000

Five Animal Frolics Course Qi Gong for Health Preservation The Five Animals Qi Gong / Wu Qin Xi is a Taoist physical exercise system of ten animal postures from the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. Where the characteristics, spirit and physical movements of the animals are mimicked. Associated with the five element phases in...

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Winter Qi for the Kidneys

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:00:17 +0000

Winter Qi for the Kidneys Winter is yin by nature, a time for consolidating, stillness and retreating within. It is a dark, cold, wet and icy time. The winter solstice is seen as absolute yin, with the tiniest spark of light within. It is easy for our vitality to become depleted in this season, as...

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Autumn Qi for the Lungs

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:43 +0000

Autumn Qi for the Lungs Autumn is a mellowing and contracting time of year that is governed by the metal element and the lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are my suggestions for strengthening your lungs as the weather turns cooler. Explore my article Autumn Qi for the Lungs below. The Lung Meridian This...

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Earth Qi for the Pancreas

admin — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:00:13 +0000

Earth Qi for the Pancreas Stomach & Spleen The earth element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) governs the stomach, pancreas and spleen organs. Earth as an element is located in the centre and is associated with stability and being grounded. This is mirrored in TCM as the stomach, pancreas and spleen are central to health. The...

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Horsham Holistic Practitioner

admin — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:48:24 +0000

Horsham Holistic Practitioner My name is Angela Abbott. I am a Kinesiologist, Reiki and Touch For Health practitioner. My aim as a holistic practitioner is to help bring my clients back into balance. Offering Kinesiology and Reiki treatments allows me to work with all aspects of the person. I draw upon my knowledge and experience...

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Organ Health in Taiji Qigong

admin — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:57:13 +0000

Organ Health in Taiji Qigong There are over 70 organs in the human body which work together to keep us alive. The core of our health and longevity stems from how well our internal organs function. Poor lifestyle can reduce the effectiveness of our organs leading to ill-health and reduced wellbeing. In the practices of...

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Inner Smile Meditation Part 2

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:19:28 +0000

Inner Smile Meditation Part 2 Taoist wisdom for wellbeing. The inner smile is a meditation practice using the five transformational energies: wood, fire, earth, water and metal, known as the five elements from the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This second part of the blog series looks at the mid line and back line stages...

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Meditation of the Inner Smile

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:12:20 +0000

Meditation of the Inner Smile The meditation of the inner smile is a preparatory meditation that cleanses the organs and internal body. Using the human smile as a connection to inner healing for health, happiness and longevity. The smile is the gateway to relaxation. By focusing our smiling energy into the physical and emotional body...

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