1、Question: Why does the head and face fear cold?Answer: The head is the apex of all Yang, where Yang Qi is abundant, thus it can withstand cold. If one cannot endure cold, it indicates Yang deficiency.It is advisable to use Jianzhong Decoction (Jian Zhong Tang) with Fuzi (Aconite) to warm and tonify Yang for self-recovery.Jianzhong … Read more
Upholding the Medical Way ● Healing the World In the fusion of traditional health wisdom and life philosophy, there exists a profound and subtle connection between qi (气) and xue (血) and fu bao (福报), which deeply influences our physical and mental health as well as the direction of our destiny. Qi, as a symbol … Read more
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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
“Hunyuan Yiqigong” is a practice that originated from the Nanjing National Martial Arts Institute during the Republic of China period. It can be regarded as the treasure of the National Martial Arts Institute. “Hunyuan Yiqigong” involves simple and natural breathing techniques, where one does not hold their breath or exert force during practice. The movements … Read more
The Qigong of the Wudang Taiyi Tianying School is divided into two parts: dynamic and static practices. The dynamic practice consists of two sets. One set is called “Taiyi Xianhe Gong” (also known as “Xianhe Yinshui”, a beginner’s practice with 32 forms), which is composed of movements that imitate the actions of a crane flying, … Read more
Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) is an excellent traditional Chinese health exercise. The entire set of movements is gentle and continuous, combining dynamic and static elements, aligning the bones and softening the muscles. It is simple to learn and has significant fitness and health benefits, not limited by time or space, making it … Read more
The practice of Fitness Qigong can be divided into three stages: “scattered thoughts” (杂思), “focused thoughts” (专思), and “no thoughts” (无思). The “scattered thoughts” stage is further divided into early, middle, and late periods, while both the “focused thoughts” and “no thoughts” stages are divided into early and late periods. This article discusses the application … Read more
This article contains 1782 words and takes about 5 minutes to read. Author: Sun Qinian [Editor’s Note] This public account has previously launched a series of articles titled “‘Qi’ Conversations” by Sun Qinian, which popularizes basic knowledge and practices of Qigong, reviews the history of Qigong development, and received positive feedback. Therefore, in the new … Read more
Qigong has become a household term in China, thanks to extensive media coverage. However, if you ask someone, “What is Qigong?” many may find it difficult to provide a clear answer. This indicates that years of promotion have not significantly aided in the scientific understanding of Qigong. Furthermore, it suggests that the current definitions of … Read more