How to Gong Your Qi: An Introduction to the Ancient Art of Qigong
Shawn Cartwright and Yingong Chong
Qi is energy and Gong means work in Chinese. Learning how to work your body’s energy is
the secret of Qigong success. Qigong is an ancient Chinese tradition of self-cultivation and healing. There are literally thousands of schools of
Qigong but most fall in a few categories: self-cultivation, healing, and martial arts. Self-cultivation includes the Taoist, Chan (Zen), and
Confucian mediation practices. Healing includes self-healing and Bu Qi or emitting Qi to heal others. Martial arts include the Qigong based kung Fu
such as Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I Chuan, and Pa Kua Chang. Read More... |
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Qigong Move of the Month: Spring Cleaning for Your Liver
Yinong Chong
Spring is the time of rising Wood energy in traditional Chinese
Five Element theory. In the Spring, you may find that Liver problems become more pronounced in the form of disease or emotional
outbursts. Wood energy is associated with the Liver organ system and the color green.
The emotion of anger negatively influences the Liver. While Qigong techniques are used year round to work on the
Liver, they are particularly effective in the Spring. Try the following Liver Detox Qigong: Read More... |
Golden Bell Seminar
Golden bell was
once only taught to high level healers and martial artists. This is your chance to learn it. Read More...
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Qigong Food of the Month: Building Your Blood
Shawn Cartwright
The Liver is strongly associated with the blood in Five
Element theory and Spring is a great time to build your blood. The taste associated with the Liver is sour. The
following recipe is an example of culturally translating Chinese theory to prepare a dish suitable for western appetites. Try it
for a delicious and healthy blood-building dish. Use organic ingredients where possible. Read More... |
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Student's Corner: Qigong and Cardiovascular Exercise
A Place for Questions, Comments, and Feedback
Question:
I am noticing that [with my Qigong
practice] I don’t feel a desire for additional exercise except outdoor walks. Please address the role of cardiovascular
exercise from the perspective of Taoist Qigong.
Answer:
A complete system of Qigong contributes to the health and
well being of the entire person, including their cardiovascular fitness. If you don’t feel the need for additional exercise (which presumably
you used to do) then you probably have a pretty consistent Qigong practice established. For those new to the practice of Qigong or those wishing to
renovate their existing practice, the following are a few guidelines to get you started. Read More... |
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| TCCII Supports: From the Children, For the Children Charity
Concert
TCCII is a proud sponsor of a special fund raising concert
for children living in China and the US. The star of the show is a 9-year old child pianist, Marc Yu, who has been featured on The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Oprah Winfrey Show,
and the Ellen DeGeneres show. He was also
featured on the national Geographic TV documentary: My Brilliant Mind. All proceeds will be donated to charities specialized in education and
healthcare programs for children. The benefit concert will be held 4-6pm at the Music Center at Strathmore on April 6th, 2008 (Sunday).
The tickets are on sale now if you would like to support this worthy cause. Call 301-785-8337 or see http://www.tccii.com/ for
details.
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