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Self Sabotage in Tai Chi

admin — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 08:57:57 +0000

Self Sabotage in Tai Chi When starting a new hobby, like Tai Chi or Qigong, our minds can be our own worst enemy and will try to put all sorts of barriers in the way to stop us from leaving our comfort zone. This is a form of self sabotage. As humans, we like to...

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Nourish Through Breath Part 4

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:45:19 +0000

Nourish Through Breath Part 4 Learn Breath Work Techniques The next part in my better breathing series, looks at the involvement of the pelvic floor when taking a full diaphragmatic breath, for both the relaxing Buddhist breath and the energetic Taoist breath. Learn about balloon breathing and kidney breathing techniques to develop your breath work...

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Michael Smith Soma Dao Qigong

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:17:05 +0000

Michael Smith Soma Dao Qigong Dr Michael Smith is as a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Functional Medicine who has also trained in internal martial arts, Qigong and Taoism with lineage holders of the traditions. Michael's YouTube channel has instructional Qi Gong videos and practice sessions that combine his personal and professional experience of...

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Winter Solstice Livestream

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:39 +0000

Winter Solstice Livestream Online Taoist Meditation Workshop 2022 Wednesday 21 December at 6pm UK time zone Join our virtual winter solstice gathering for a nourishing dose of seated breath work, relaxation and Taoist meditation. In the Chinese calendar this is the time of absolute yin, known as Dong Zhi, with the shortest day and the...

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John Blue Snake and Turtle Qigong

admin — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:39 +0000

John Blue Snake and Turtle Qigong Instructor John Blue from SnakeAndTurtle.com has a new youtube channel and Patreon page dedicated to sharing healing qigong movements and meditation teachings. He is an experienced qigong instructor with a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a lineage holder in Taiji Quan, Qigong and meditation. He lives in...

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The Art of Pacing

admin — Fri, 06 May 2022 19:44:36 +0000

The Art of Pacing What does pacing mean and how can it benefit you as a life philosophy? Pacing is generally the opposite of how we have been conditioned and brought up. We live in an ever increasing fast paced and demanding world. It's no wonder stress is one of the most silent and untreated...

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How to Live with my Body

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:45:27 +0000

I found this poet on social media, and the poem had such an impact on me that I wanted to share John's words with you. The relationship between his poem and our Tai Chi and Qigong training is quite profound, not much renders me speechless these days, and this poem did. I hope you enjoy...

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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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The Anti Guru

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:30:41 +0000

The Anti Guru Person Centred Teaching Style I describe myself as the anti-guru. My role as a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor is not to elevate myself onto a pedestal, and to ensure that you as a student don’t elevate me either. I’m the average person, living the same complex life, experiencing through the same...

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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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