image courtesy of GeierunitedIf you are a beginner to Qigong or are new to the concept of a life force energy, Qi - then you may be wondering how you can recognize it. To discover Qi requires a different kind of awareness. It's a little like finding the right frequency on a radio, or fine…
Read more →There are many definitions for the Chinese word ''qi''. Here is one of them:noun: The circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine. Ok, great, you might say. Obviously, if I think in Chinese terms, I need qi to keep me alive and healthy - for as…
Read more →Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are based on an ancient Chinese philosophy, Taoism, sometimes written as Daoism. The concepts of qi, yin and yang and the Five Elements are all part of Taoism, which has had an enormous influence on Chinese life for more than 3000 years. The father of Taoism is said to be…
Read more →"They do cupping in the new Karate Kid movie," was the text I received from Jenn Potter, one of the massage therapists at the office. This was random and unexpected, but at the same time, cupping therapy has been popping up more often than ever before. The first time I heard anything in the media…
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