Walking through a routine can yield the effects of practicing it three times? What is the secret? It sounds simple:Slow down by three parts when practicing. The term “slow down by three parts” means to extend the normal practice time of the routine by one-third. For example, for the 24-form Tai Chi routine, the practice … Read more
Each movement in Tai Chi emphasizes the integrity and coordination of the human body. It is not only a martial art for combat but also a health-promoting exercise that nurtures the spirit and strengthens the body. The following six characteristics of Tai Chi make it a beloved health exercise worldwide. 1 Tai Chi is a … Read more
Fitness Qigong is a traditional sport with ethnic characteristics. Regular practice of Fitness Qigong is beneficial for improving physical fitness and enhancing physiological functions. Results from performance tests indicate that Fitness Qigong significantly improves physiological functions in several aspects: 1. Improved Reaction Speed Reaction speed refers to the time taken from the appearance of a … Read more
What are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires? The Seven Emotions and Six Desires are concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and are common expressions in ancient culture. They refer to the seven common emotions and six desires experienced by humans. These emotions and desires play an important role in human life, but they can … 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
What Are the Roots of Excess Yin and Deficient Yang? Poem of the Fall of the State The king raises the surrender flag atop the city, How could I, a concubine, know in the deep palace? 140,000 men lay down their arms, Not a single one is a man! In the second year of the … Read more
Professor Liu Lihong of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine: Chief Professor at the Institute of Classical Chinese Medicine Clinical Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, formerly a student of renowned physicians Li Ke and Lu Chonghan. Introduction: The book “Thinking about Traditional Chinese Medicine” emphasizes the leading role of Yang Qi, and I am pleased … Read more
Phoenix TCM: A media platform focused on TCM news for the global Chinese community Source | This article is authorized for publication from the “Introduction to TCM Concepts” textbook by Li Wenqiang. All rights reserved by the copyright holder. Editor: Mu Mu. For business inquiries and submissions, please contact via WeChat: aicaojilu Editor’s Note:The Guangming … Read more
Follow me — there are new insights every day. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) skillfully utilize various methods to harmonize the balance of Yin and Yang in the human body? This is a profound and wise topic. In TCM theory, the coordination and balance of Yin and Yang are the cornerstones of maintaining human … Read more
Yin is cold, Yang is hot; Yin is blood, Yang is Qi; when Yin and Yang are balanced, all diseases disappear. A tree’s most important part is its roots. When the leaves turn yellow, it is difficult to identify the cause from above. By looking down at the roots, one can easily determine if it … Read more