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The Thirty Two Words of the Ba Gua Jian (Chinese straight sword) traditionally refer to each weapon, describing a method of using and training that weapon. The “words” are the basic techniques and methods of
Five Animal Play Exercises Walking, along with breathing, sitting and standing, is one our most primal movements. Very early on in China there was a recognition that these primal movements could have profound effects on
Daoist Immortals are associated with mountain peaks, the sacred pivots between the energies of Heaven and Earth. Monks Meditation and Mountains examines the image of the mountain as sacred landscape and its reflection in the
Daoist Immortals are associated with mountain peaks, the sacred pivots between the energies of Heaven and Earth. Monks Meditation and Mountains examines the image of the mountain as sacred landscape and its reflection in the
In Daoism the sacred peaks are viewed as numinous pivots between Heaven and Earth. Mountains in China often conjure up images of Daoist immortals, perfected beings who have transcended Yin and Yang and unified with
Students often worry about experiencing negative reactions (Qi Pian Cha or “Qi Deviations”) to meditation and Qi Gong or Nei Gong exercises. Negative reactions can occur from incorrect practice and are a medically established fact.
Hai Tong Pi is a very effective soak for treating chronic obstruction (Bi) in the lower back and limbs. It can be used as a compress or a soak/fumigation for sports injuries or in the
Injuries to the tendons and ligaments, what Chinese medicine collectively refers to as the sinews, can be difficult and slow to heal. For the martial artist and athlete these kind of injuries can be frustrating
Part 2 of a discussion of Xing Yi Quan theory and training by Li Gui Chang’s senior disciple, Chen Quan Gong. Master Chen talks freely and openly about how to train Xing Yi correctly and
This article is in response to several requests I have received from grapplers who are interested in preventing and treating common grappling injuries. In the 25+ years I ran a Chinese medicine clinic specializing in
by NYIA Instructor Adam Wasserman L.Ac. This article is the first in a series of articles that focus on the processes of making medicine. It’s easy to walk into a pharmacy in Chinatown and walk
Yunnan Baiyao should be an essential part of any first aid kit, Western and or Eastern. Originally part of every Chinese Soldiers first aid kit, and later used extensively on the battlefields of Vietnam, Yunnan
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