Listening to Breathing in TCM Diagnosis

Listening to Breathing in TCM Diagnosis

Hello everyone, welcome to “Learning TCM from the Beginning.” I am Sun Jie from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Today, we will continue our study on listening to breathing in TCM diagnosis. Normal breathing is smooth and even, and typically, the sound of breathing is not audible. Breathing is the external … Read more

Simple and Easy to Learn: Ancient Methods for Restoring Vital Energy through Qigong

Simple and Easy to Learn: Ancient Methods for Restoring Vital Energy through Qigong

In Chinese, “Qigong” refers to the practice of working with Qi (vital energy) as it transforms into air and biological energy. Qigong is essentially the work of Qi. It is a natural abdominal breathing technique that mimics the breathing of infants, where one tightens the coccygeal muscles during each deep inhalation. Ancient Taoist teachings defined … Read more