Weekly Technique: Balancing Cupping Therapy

Weekly Technique: Balancing Cupping Therapy

Balancing cupping therapy is based on traditional cupping techniques, incorporating methods such as flash cupping, rubbing cupping, sliding cupping, shaking cupping, and retained cupping. This approach activates a large number of “dormant” immune cells hidden beneath the skin of the back, regulates the qi (ć°”) of the organs, and transmits signals to the brain through … Read more

A Discussion on the Concept of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi

The “Tai Chi Chuan Classics” states: “If one does not understand the principles of Yin and Yang in practicing Tai Chi, all efforts will be in vain.” This highlights the deep understanding ancient martial artists had regarding the importance of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi practice. It is often said that the concept of … Read more

Six Essential Principles for Practicing Health Qigong

Six Essential Principles for Practicing Health Qigong

The essential principles for practicing health qigong can be summarized in twenty-four characters: relaxation, tranquility, naturalness, mind and breath in harmony, movement and stillness combined, practice and nourishment integrated, spirit at ease, and gradual progress. 1. Relaxation, Tranquility, Naturalness Relaxation, tranquility, and naturalness are the fundamental principles of qigong practice. To master the essentials of … Read more

Four Key Elements of Qigong Practice: Interconnected and Progressive

Four Key Elements of Qigong Practice: Interconnected and Progressive

For those who enjoy Daoist health practices—follow me Qigong practice is a form of exercise that involves adjusting the body, mind, and breath, integrating both physical and mental training to absorb the essence of the universe, enhancing the body’s vitality, promoting smooth energy flow, and invigorating the spirit. This practice improves immunity, increases adaptability, and … Read more

Traditional Sports | Qigong

Traditional Sports | Qigong

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