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    • 10 OCT 13
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    Nine Temple Exercises Part 3

    Following on from my previous post, here are the last three movements in the sequence of the Nine Temple Exercises. 7 Advance/Retreat - stimulates liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen and colonStand with feet hip width apart, facing forward, knees slightly bent. Keep feet parallel throughout the whole movement. Shift weight to the right foot and turn…

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    • 07 SEP 13
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    Nine Temple Exercises part 2

     from wwoofhawaii.orgFollowing on from my previous post, here are the next three movements in the sequence of the Nine Temple Exercises. Again, remember, if you do anything and it hurts, STOP. Rest, try again, this time slowing down the movement.  If it still hurts, discontinue completely.4 Fruit Picking - benefits joints, stimulates spleen, pancreas and…

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    • 28 AUG 13
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    Nine Temple Exercises

    In ancient times, Asian monks and nuns remained healthy through a simple diet, meditation, a tranquil life and what were known as temple exercises, a form of active qigong which consisted of a routine of usually no more than ten physical movements. These were practiced to circulate qi and stimulate all meridians of the body…

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    • 20 JUL 13
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    Walking Qigong Meditation

    There are hundreds of different Qigong walks that can be done for healing, but which one is best for you?  Well, if you are not sure where to start and don't have a specific ailment that you want to heal, then try the following simple walk to get a little bit more out of your…

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    • 24 MAY 13
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    Wu Chi

    Whenever we do any standing or moving form of qigong, including taijiquan, the beginning stance is always ''wu chi''. In Taoist philosophy wu chi means nothingness, the void that was before the Tao. This fundamental posture reminds us of the primordial energy of the universe and helps connect us to heavenly and earthly chi. In…

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    • 17 APR 13
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    No pain, no gain

    According to Wikipedia, this motto gained its popularity among exercise practitioners in 1982 when Jane Fonda produced a series of aerobic workout videos. Today, three decades later, many athletes, fitness experts and workout fanatics still believe that exercise is not beneficial unless some pain is experienced. There is no denying that exercise and physical activity…

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    • 16 FEB 13
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    Is Taijiquan just for seniors?

    Many people have the mistaken idea that taijiquan is only for old or sick people. This is largely due to the fact that most magazines, news articles, and TV programs depict seniors practicing taiji. So the younger population believes it is a great low impact exercise which has slow and gentle movements, making it ideal…

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    • 22 DEC 12
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    Too busy cooking to exercise?

    Has your regular exercise routine gone all to pieces with the extra holiday preparations? Had enough of the ''mindful cooking''? Then why not try these simple techniques to invigorate your system while in the kitchen.......''A watched pot/kettle doesn't boil'' - while you're waiting, do a gentle bounce to stimulate the entire spine and bring energy…

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    • 13 APR 12
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    Wold Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2012

    It is said that there are five pillars in Oriental Medicine; Acupuncture, Herbs, Massage, Dietary Advice and Qi Gong (including Tai Chi).  Having been to Mount Vernon Wellness you may be familiar with the first four, but I’d like to take a moment to talk about Qi Gong and Tai Chi.  Some may be familiar…

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    • 05 JAN 12
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    Sequence of The Eight Brocades

    For those of you who have been following my posts on The Eight Brocades, let's take a look at the sequence in its entirety.1.  Reaching for the sky to balance the triple heaterThis first movement gently stretches the whole body in preparation for the next seven Brocades.2.  Shooting the bow and arrowThe second movement is…

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