Daily Health Routines
Meditation & Mindfulness
Seasonal Health Tips
The transformation of xū shí (emptiness and fullness) in Taijiquan is essential for the practice and movement of the form. It can be likened to human walking; without the transformation of xū shí, one cannot step in any direction. Therefore, the transformation of xū shí is a natural attribute of Taijiquan, often referred to as … Read more
Therapeutic QuoteThe mind in chaos breeds a hundred diseases; a calm mind brings an end to all ailments.—— “Hygiene Treasure” In Tai Chi, there is always a relationship of yin (阴) and yang (阳), with concepts of emptiness (虚) and fullness (实) present everywhere. Understanding emptiness and fullness allows one to know oneself and the … Read more
The concept of deficiency and excess in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the comparison between Zheng Qi (正气, righteous qi) and Xie Qi (邪气, pathogenic qi) in the Eight Principles (八纲, ba gang) diagnostic framework. A deficiency of Zheng Qi indicates a state of deficiency, while an excess of Xie Qi indicates a state … Read more
The concept of “Yin and Yang” in Tai Chi is a crucial element in the practice of Tai Chi: all movements revolve around the body’s center of gravity, continuously adjusting through flexion and extension, and the transformation of “Yin and Yang” to maintain a state of balance—true equilibrium—ensuring one remains invincible! Many practitioners of Tai … Read more
The movement of the human body is generated by the conversion of empty (xu) and full (shi) states in various symmetrical parts. This conversion is the source of all movement. For example, when walking, the two feet must continuously alternate between empty and full states. At the same time, the parts of the body exerting … Read more
Wu Yuxiang proposed in “Shisan Shi Shuo Lue” that “the distinction between empty and solid must be clear; there is emptiness and solidity in every part, and everywhere there is this one emptiness and solidity.” This is the earliest source for distinguishing between empty and solid in Tai Chi. Wang Zongyue’s “Tai Chi Chuan Lun” … Read more
Author: Sun Meihua French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre said, “Hell is other people.” Many of our pains, entanglements, depressions, and sorrows stem from our communication and interactions with others. “Because of what they said to me, I was hurt; because of what they did to me, I am in pain,” and so on. So, can we … Read more
Many people have certain doubts about online consultations: ● How can the doctor know what my health issues are without seeing me? ● Is it just like chatting with a doctor? Is it reliable? ● Why does it seem a bit expensive? ● Can I ask about any illness during an online consultation? Others find … Read more
Currently, there are many articles discussing seasonal health maintenance, but I believe that if everyone follows the same health regimen during a season, there might be an issue. Today, I will discuss how individuals with Qi deficiency should nourish themselves in autumn. First, let’s take a look at what individuals with Qi deficiency are like. … Read more
Article by: Luo Dalun Illustrated by: Ba Sui Edited by: Yun Shao The weather has suddenly turned cool; I just saw the weather forecast indicating a new cold front is approaching Xinjiang, which may affect northern China in the coming days. As the weather gets colder, how should we nourish ourselves? There are many articles … Read more