Qigong, in ancient times known as “Xiu Zhen” (Cultivating Truth) — cultivating the heart and nourishing the nature, aligning with the Dao to attain truth. By following a certain procedure, practitioners can perceive the continuous changes in both the material and spiritual aspects within their bodies, experiencing different levels of energy effects or internal landscapes. … Read more
The term “Qigong” originates from Daoism and originally referred to a type of skill related to the manipulation of qi (气). Qigong is practical and easy to disseminate, thus it has gained widespread attention and developed vigorously. In the Qing Dynasty, Yang Jixing summarized Daoist qi methods in his work “Zhidao Zhenquan”, categorizing them into … Read more
Note: The following is a compilation of simple Qigong methods, which are very suitable for daily practice. (1) Sitting Meditation Before Sleep Assume a comfortable seated position, either flat or cross-legged (whichever is more comfortable), close your eyes, and relax your mind. Breathe naturally and focus your intention on the Dan Tian (丹田, lower abdomen, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us! Practicing Qigong can enhance fitness, dispel illness, and prolong life. This exercise method, which combines intention, movement, and coordinated breathing, improves and enhances the body’s self-regulatory functions by clearing the body’s meridians, balancing yin and yang, reducing energy consumption, and regulating mental states. 1. Qigong is a unique … Read more
Traditional Sports | Qigong The content of Qigong is very broad, characterized by the practitioner’s subjective effort to exercise the integration of intention (yi), energy (qi), and body (shen). It mainly includes adjusting the body (tiao shen), adjusting the mind (tiao xin), adjusting the breath (tiao xi), self-massage, and physical activities. Adjusting the mind involves … Read more
Qi Gong, like traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices such as herbal medicine and acupuncture, is an important component of TCM. The earliest and most authoritative classic work in TCM, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), written over two thousand years ago, contains extensive content on Qi Gong. This content informs us that Qi Gong … Read more
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice that promotes physical well-being through the adjustment of breathing, body movements, and consciousness. This practice is also recognized by scientists. There are many types of qigong, each with its benefits and drawbacks. Below, we will introduce ten qigong practices recognized by the state! Ten Nationally Recognized Qigong Practices … Read more
History of Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy has a long history in China. The earliest records of cupping therapy date back to the pre-Qin period, when people used animal horns (such as cow or sheep horns) to create hollow tubes. After puncturing abscesses, they would use these tubes to suck out pus and blood to achieve … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 919 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author/ Zhang Qiaowen Editor/Wali ⊙ Proofreader/Zheng Xiancheng IIntroduction： The treatment plan for patients is entirely based on meridian diagnosis, combined with individual symptom presentations and the theory of qi transformation. Relying solely on experience points or special effect points for treatment … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2492 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: Treating diseases according to textbooks without effect is a matter worth pondering. As student Bu said, perhaps we just need a teacher to guide us to break through that barrier, allowing us to discover the usefulness of the textbooks. … Read more