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"Qigong Massage: Fundamental Techniques For Health and Relaxation" with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a comprehensive program on Qigong Massage that covers both partner massage and self-massage. The demonstrating is very clear with close-ups and the narration, along with subtitles, is clear, informative, and instructional. However, as I've mentioned in other reviews of YMAA DVDs, I much prefer when Dr. Yang teaches to the camera, rather than just having him go through the motions with someone else narrating with a voice over. I'm like this with all instructional DVDs. I like the instructor to speak and teach to the camera. With that said, I still gained a lot of information from this DVD, and I do...

If you are interested in Qigong exercise and have no idea about how to practice Qigong, you can follow the 3 steps below to get the basic skills of Chi power. Qigong Exercise Step 1- chose correct posture to regulate the body Correct posture is step 1 for you to learn qigong exercise to get the chi power. The correct posture is relaxed and natural and can lead the mind into a quite and relaxed state. Each posture has its own characteristic and you can choose any posture you like. Generally speaking, there some common postures, such as normal sitting posture, half-lotus posture, supine posture sideways, cross-legged posture, walking posture, lying posture, standing posture. No matter which posture...

I was once reading a book on women and heart health by a well respected M.D. The beginning of the book told a story about a woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the emergency room. The woman complained to the doctor that she had been doing everything healthy and right to take care of herself, while her husband had very poor health habits. The woman was angry. "Why me? Why not him?" she said. The doctor cited "the odds" as part of the reason this woman had suffered a heart attack. The doctor's answer rang so untrue within me that it killed my motivation to continue reading his book. I do feel that statistical data can be of value. However, seeing it ("the odds") considered as a cause or...

The knowledge Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming possesses never ceases to amaze me. He is truly a gifted martial artist, healer, and most importantly a teacher. His books and DVDs are extremely educational as well as inspiring. In this particular DVD, "Five Animal Sports Qigong" done with Kathy K. Yang, Dr. Yang explores and teaches an ancient and popular set of medical Qigong exercises. The first half hour of the DVD is lecture format with Dr. Yang providing some history of the Qigong exercises and Kathy Yang providing some explanation of the Table of Correspondences with the Five Organs that is included inside the DVD. (You can also find these under the "Quick Reference" on the DVD as well.) Dr. Yang's daughter...

There are many qigong schools in China. All schools emphasize regulating the mind and deepening the respiration. Qigong can be divided into soft qigong and hard qigong The former usually refers to exercise enhancing mental and physical fitness through meditation and gentle exercises. "Hard qigong" is to strengthen and protect the body from vicious blows. People who practice hard qigong will experience a high degree of energy. It is a good exercise for those who want to improve their weak body and who need a rapid way to energize themselves. There are many tensing exercises in hard qigong Practising them can dramatically increase strength and power. When these exercises are judiciously followed, they...

Qigong is a holistic approach to well being and is a powerful tool for overcoming illness if you have it. It brings physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits. I'll take each one in turn and explain just a few of the improvements you can expect to experience in your life when you practice qigong. PHYSICAL - your resistance to coughs and colds increases, I've lost count of the number of students who pre-qigong only had to be looked at by someone with a cold and by the next day they'd have it. Practicing qigong they hardly, if ever get caught out by some 'bug'. There's a really good reason for this, as you practice qigong your energy starts to flow harmoniously through the energy pathways...

"Understanding Qigong" DVD 4 with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming focuses on Four Seasons Qigong, a traditional medical Qigong practice that teaches how to regulate the body from season to season to avoid common illnesses and remain healthy. The DVD begins with a brief history of Four Seasons Qigong. Dr. Yang then proceeds to looking at your body's interaction with nature. The relationship between the elements, seasons, yin, yang, energy, and your body is important, and Dr. Yang provides the basic relationships. He also quickly reviews how Qi is bioelectricity in Western science and discusses the importance of oxygen, breathing, organs, vessels, channels, and other health related issues and energy. This first...

The 4 Things Worth Fussing About... In the introduction (titled 'How Rich?') to his book 'How To Get Rich', Felix Dennis writes: "Rich enough to buy the only two things apart from health and love worth fussing about in life. Time. And the option of not having to be in any particular place on any particular day doing any particular thing in order to pay the rent or the mortgage." Felix Dennis a man worth an estimated $400-900 million US dollars is stating that the only 4 things worth fussing about in life are: Health, Love, Time and Freedom. You probably won't be surprised to know that this got me thinking about just how brilliant qigong exercises are. Let's take a quick look at how qigong can help...

Qigong is a training method which can be traced back to second century China. Through practicing the training exercises of Qigong, an individual can enhance the body's vital energy, the Qi - the stream of life. Qigong leads to development of both mind, body and soul and has many positive effects. This article will give a brief introduction to the inspiring system of Qigong. Qigong is a series of exercises for mind and body. It has a close connection to traditional Chinese medicine and the energy flow in the body. By physical exercises and the power of the mind, a human can enhance and awaken the energy of the body - the Qi. Enhancing the Qi activates the body's own self-healing powers, which makes...

Qigong, as a health practice, has been in China for thousands of years. Those familiar with this practice understand the importance of breath, relaxation, and stillness as well as movement. To understand the relevance of this exercise to kidney health, one must understand the concept of "Qi". Qi (said "Chee") is simplistically our vital energy. That said, this concept goes much deeper in significance. It references not only the"primordial" energy or essence with which we are born, but also anything from which we receive energy like food, water, or air. The term "gong" signifies results or achievements. Qigong hence references the development of this energy internal to us. Various movements, postures...

Kickboxing can provide numerous benefits for you, but recently, many people have gone to kickboxing for one reason, and that is to lose weight. The reason why kickboxing can help you burn calories fast and allow you to lose weight and develop your muscles faster is that because it involves using your hands, arms, legs, feet and most of the time, a combination of all your body parts simultaneously, in repetitive, yet lively, fast motions. It is a high impact program that can work out your cardiovascular system at a very high level. And because it is intense and high impact, you don't only lose unwanted fats, but also develop your muscles making them stringer and more toned. Training on a heavy...

Part of the training you do for boxing and kickboxing needs to include drills to build your stamina. You also want to improve your overall level of cardio fitness. Improving your stamina means you won't get tired out as quickly. This can make the difference when you are in the ring. Both boxing and kickboxing are physically challenging so you need to make sure your body is up to it. When it comes to improving your cardio fitness level you want to begin with a good warm up. This should include low intensity stretching so you can warm up your muscles. Then you want to focus on getting things revved up for various muscle groups one at a time. Jumping rope is a great way to get the warm up you need. Do...

I'm totally serious about getting in shape. With at least 30 pounds to lose, I'm one of the fatter tubs of lard atthe gym, but this week I'm not the most out of shape. Twoguys have come to today's muay thai kickboxing lesson thateasily are 50 pounds overweight. One is tall, and one is short. But they are both shapedlike Anjou pears. They are sweaty and wheezing before theclass even starts. We warm up with skipping rope. I am horrible at skippingrope. It's only been 3 weeks that I have been takingthai kickboxing lessons, and my technique would have a 3rdgrade schoolkid howling. The jump rope is plastic coveredand it hurts my toes when I wack them every fourth or fifthskip. I see some of the...

Kickboxing is becoming an increasingly popular workout means. Kickboxing classes are a hit with both men and women who are looking for a more exciting alternative to their boring old gym workouts. If you are really serious about kickboxing, you would devote time to your classes to make sure that you are getting the moves right. To get the moves right, you need the right equipment and this includes the right weighted kickboxing gloves. Lose calories and stress Many people might say that kickboxing is a cardiovascular workout that is intense and strenuous enough, so why add the pressure of weighted kickboxing gloves? It's true that substantial perseverance and fitness are required to excel in...

Why are people going in for a kickboxing workout? That is because they know that this is an extremely fun routine. And once you going for a kick boxing workout, you know that you are not going through a routine which is concentrated on developing just a given number of muscles in a given part of the body. Many people do not know that all the important muscles in the thighs and the hip need to be developed because they belong to one common region. And if they are incapable of giving the right support to the body, you are going to find a body which is not properly balanced in the matters of dependability and strength. That is the reason why kickboxing workouts are always good for taking care of...

Man, am I fed up with not being able to lose weight. I've tried everything. Every new diet that comes out, every new exercise fad, I am on it. The problem is, I get bored, I stop doing it and I fall off the wagon over and over again. So what is the answer? My friend of many years, Mike, told me the secret to losing weight with exercise is to do something fun and exciting. Do something, he says, that you will want to do, not something you have to do. Find that something and you will exercise every day and it won't feel like exercise. Sounds good to me. I began with some classes at the local gym. Good stuff, I can tell you from first hand experience. The instructor was young and fit and very energetic...

Introduction: What you will learn An adage in boxing: move like butterfly, sting like a bee. A good fighting stance and footwork is the fundamental foundation to efficient and effective strikes. In the following paragraphs, you be brought through the main guiding principles and tips of maintaining a fighting stance. (A) Guiding Principles The 1st thing that one could learn in kickboxing would be to stand properly. Sounds easy? A "proper" or "good" stance differs from person to person. In my opinion, you would have achieve a good stance if you are able to attain the following: - Body to be relaxed and able to react and engage in offensive and defensive moves - Strikes are accurate, fast, and powerful...

I Assume You Have A Gym Membership This article assumes you have a gym membership which has cardio kickboxing classes available. If you don't have one, then get one! Do You Get Bored On The Bike Or The Treadmill? A lot of people get their cardio in on the stationary bike or the treadmill but if you're like me then you find it easy to get bored on these machines. Sure watching TV and listening to music can make it go by a little faster but it's still pretty boring. The hour can take forever to go by when I'm on the bike. The "excitement" factor is one of the main reasons that I enjoy taking a cardio kickboxing class. Sure it's a lot harder than just riding the bike (of course there's also benefits to...

There are many benefits of circuit drills when you are training for kickboxing. This is a great aerobic type of workout that is going to help you get your cardio fitness level to new regions. Circuit training will also help you to improve in the area of your overall strength. This is accomplished through resistance training. Circuit training drills allow you to alternate the specific muscle that are being worked at a given time. Ideally, there should be several stations set up where the person can move from one to the next. Short periods of rest between each one of about two minutes should be followed as well. Keep in mind that the exercises for circuit training need to fit well with the overall...

Most people want to lose weight and know that there are two things they must do to accomplish this. One is to diet. Dieting doesn't mean starving yourself or skipping meals, it just means to eat healthy foods. The second thing is to exercise. The point of this is to burn off more calories than you consumed. This article will focus on the second thing. The most common form of exercise is running. When people think of working out, they normally think of spending an hour on the treadmill while sweating and being bored. This alone can prevent some people from even getting started. Although there are plenty of more exciting ways to get your heart pumping to burn off the calories, I'll be writing about...

Aerobic kickboxing is becoming very popular with some women and others are a bit confused as to how all that kicking and punching benefits their body. It may not look fancy but it is very effective.  All aerobic exercise is good but some forms are more effective. Kickboxing falls into that category. The more muscle groups you use during your workout the more calories you burn and the longer you are able to workout. That may seem contrary but it is true.  The human body is amazing. It is very conservative. It uses just what it needs to get the job done and no more. Some diseases put a kink in its system but a healthy human body works very well.  Exercise forms that use several muscle groups at one...

Do you enjoy kicking stuff? Perhaps you enjoy boxing? Do you like to workout too? If you answered yes to all three of these questions then kickboxing as a workout is right for you! The reasons kickboxing is a great workout are numerous, but let's touch on perhaps maybe the most important: weight loss. Kickboxing as an exercise utilizes your hands, arms, feet, and legs, all in fast, repetitive motions. When training on a punching bag a person who weighs 120 lbs can expect to burn over 300 calories in just 30 minutes. Not only that, but it doubles as strength training, so while calories are burned, muscle is toned. Combining an aerobic exercise (one that has a lengthy duration) with an anaerobic...

Are you wondering maybe kick boxing would be helpful as part of your exercise program? Many people are now including this into their regular workout. Kick boxing combines kicking, punching and boxing using the elbows, knees, head blows, kicks and punches. It seems to be a combination of karate and regular street fighting. However, the kicks are delivered to the shin area, so if you want to take part in a kick boxing class, you will first have to condition your shins to take hard kicks. It has been used all through history and as far back as the 1700s there were competitions. Many people like to use the kick boxing technique in their workout, without actually kicking anyone. The series of movements...

So basically, what is cardio kickboxing? Also known as fitness kickboxing or aerobic kickboxing, this form martial art is now used for working out or exercise. Kickboxing allows us to get an intense workout which involves almost all parts of our body. What happens in cardio kickboxing is that you get the same vigorous training that fighters get when preparing for a match but is not solely concentrated on fighting. You get a well balanced program that will involve all of your body and build up your strength and muscles and at the same time allow you to develop stamina like no other. Unlike regular kickboxing, there is no full contact, it is entirely safe and pain free and you develop the body and...

If you have been practicing kickboxing, then you already know how much this martial art can provide for you. And one of the great things that you can derive from this is a career of teaching others what you know. Many fitness centers and gyms are now offering kickboxing classes to cater to the ever growing demand. So its just natural that there would be many openings for kickboxing instructors. You too can be able to grab the chance of teaching others and at the same time further enhance your skills. If you are interested, here are some tips on how you can become a certified kickboxing instructor: First off, you need to understand that there are numerous styles and a variety of scopes and ranges...

The decision to make yourself fit and healthier is definitely a good one. It is imperative that in this day and age, learning how to look after our body is one of the most essential means of enjoying and prolonging our life. Kickboxing as a means to do so is most definitely a decision that can let you reap benefits much more so as compared to there exercise programs. The problem is, like when enrolling in a gym, many people tend to back out as they either feel ashamed of how they look, or embarrassed that they are just beginners and would not have the guts to start out in front of others. The solution to both predicaments is to try to learn kickboxing in the confines of your own home. Like many...

Although you will literally spend hundreds or thousands of hours practicing the different sequences of combos, this will be very practical in situations where you have to protect and defend yourself. With the rising crime rate in our country, it would be a confidence booster knowing that you can handle yourself. Unlike action heroes, where only one blow is needed to take an attacker out, real life would require you to be able to quickly throw a series of moves to finish an attack. Why a series, well, the number speaks for itself, if your first blow is warded off, you have a second and third, or even a fourth in rapid succession, ready to take the bad guy out. This is not easily learned though, you...

A commentary on the wisdom of various quotes from the movie Kung Fu Panda. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present. A great quote and probably the most well-known saying in Kung Fu Panda (and catchy too!). Tomorrow is over and finished with. Whatever happened, happened. Whatever didn't happen, didn't happen. Spending time and energy in the present fretting over things that are now history is a waste of your resources. Tomorrow is a mystery. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. Your life could change dramatically in the next 24 hours...or perhaps tomorrow will be much the same as today. Whatever plans you may make, the future is out of...

Downloading a movie like "Kung Fu Panda" can be dangerous. There are a multitude of "free" download sites out there that are nothing more than scams and virus breeding grounds. In order to remain safe, it is key that you know what factors to consider when choosing a safe and reliable movie download site. Download speed is a very important factor. Movies like "Kung Fu Panda" are considerable in size so you will need a site that offer unlimited bandwidth. Also check that there are no content, search or time limitations. Picture quality is also very important. Watching poor quality movies is far from enjoyable so you should make sure the site offers DVD quality movie downloads. Anything less than DVD...

"Kung Fu Panda" which is filled with Chinese culture and Chinese elements travels throughout the world and use its Chinese elements to become popular among the world. From another aspect, it performs the role of the transmitter of Chinese culture and elements. From the analysis above, many people will have such kind of feeling, the Chinese elements expressed in this film are the common things we often meet in our daily lives, the Chinese culture it shows is known to every Chinese people. But, how can these things which are originally ours are labeled with Hollywood brand and spread successfully throughout the world and welcomed received by all the people? "Kung Fu Panda" becomes successful, however...

It's all up in the air since Bruce Lee first darned his yellow jump suit and flirted with a hungry audience. The problem is that most of the Western world doesn't have half a clue what real wu shu is, let alone it's purpose and it's true power. See, the shaolin exercises were designed to improve your health and make you live longer. It could be harnessed and controlled as a viable and powerful way to develop the body and defend yourself. The true value of the shaolin temple's secrets was internal development. Real kung fu works on the development of internal energy and it's power could be harnessed to achieve great things, everything from smashing a concrete slab on the forehead to curing an array...

Kung fu is a powerful secret that was revealed when one monk made note of how powerful animals can be in combat with each other. We as warriors, too, have to take note of this most ancient martial art. Don't just do kung fu, though, be it. These then, become satisfaction. Don't let yourself be denied, but be powerful and aggressive, and animal in action. You must hear, see, be, feel, strike as the animal you are. This is the basic tenet of kung fu. Be ferocious, furious, fervent and fierce, a whirlwind of fighting force. With kung fu, you come into contact with this most volatile, instinctive energy of survival. As a mother defending her young with absolute commitment, kung fu, too, drives you with...

It is necessary for a kung fu master to do swift and fast movement. Kung fu masters need to be agile, flexible and alert. This need is reflected in the choice of the uniforms. A kung fu uniform is designed to help swift movements. The cloth does not come in between moving hands or legs. The uniform provides maximum comfort to the wearer. The uniforms are available for adults as well as for children. Since kung fu also reflects a philosophy of life, the kung fu uniforms are simple in nature. They are not very stylized or fashionable, but are made for real use. A basic kung fu uniform consists of trousers and top or jacket. The trousers are loose-fitting. Pants come with an elastic waist with...

I don't know why but for me Kung Fu just isn't enough, Asian hair seems totally immune to straightening hair care products such or smoothing lotions and creams. Especially to all of us Japanese girls, you will know what i mean. We have courser strands of hair which never succumb to the Caucasian hair products designed style and straighten thinner and softer hair types. Lets face it Asian hair can be very unmanageable, even with regular hot irons, re bonding and trips to the salon, Asian hair has a mind of its own and can be quite a costly expense trying to manage it. I think it would also be fair to say that Asian hair has been left out of the hair care market and neglected for its specific needs...

"Kong Fu Panda" is a film full of Philosophical connotation and it is filled with power and inspiration. Philosophy is the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil, etc. and the attitude or set of ideas that guides the behavior of a person or organization. It can be divided into Western philosophy and Eastern philosophy. Western philosophy respects the reason: they want to gain more profit, so they need to calculate every aspect; they want knowledge to help them make good fortune, so they need to manage it rationally; these entire make westerners obtain a lot in science and nature fields, however, make them weak in people's relationship building. What's more, the western...

The gongfu or kung fu tea is a tea brewing and drinking process that is native in China. Tea drinking plays a great part in the Chinese and Japanese cultures. In fact, it is involved in most of their ceremonies and rituals. It is also a way to express friendship and harmony, art, and appreciation. The utensils needed to make this tea consist of cast iron teapots, cauldron and cast iron grates for the preheating and boiling process of the tea, small cups as well as griddle for serving it. The kettle commonly used is called tetsubin. This kettle is unique for its intricate and exquisite designs. Compared to a regular teaware, this Chinese tea set is also smaller and more delicate. This tea tea is done...

There is an old martial arts saying, when the student is ready the master will appear. Sounds neat, eh? You get so good that some ancient master pops out of the woodwork and gives you the sacred teaching! The truth of what happens, however is not quite as it sounds. In fact, the truth of the matter is an oddity that is hard to believe. Let me tell you what really happens. In 1974 I was sitting on a cinder block in my backyard, tapping a piece of rebar on the patio and listening to music. Ding, ding...and the world turned golden and I couldn't tell where the music was coming from. Everything I knew suddenly turned upside down, and I realized that I had had a moment of enlightenment. And, about that...

"Kung Fu panda" shows that foreign countries have realized the self-cultivation is one most important part of Chinese culture, and they even have a black belt in Chinese culture that Chinese culture is reserved which is completely different from that of other culture. There is a shot that Wu Gui master predicted that Tai Lang would come back, he would destroy the Peace Valley and took away the dragon scroll to become the dragon warrior, when he told this news to Shi fu, Shi fu became very nervous, Wu gui master asked him to calm down and let Shi fu to come with him to the pool where is in the center of Jade Palace. He gave the words to Shi fu: "Your mind is like this water, my friend, when it is...

Jet Li's latest film is tremendous! Dealing the T'ai Ping Kuo (Taiping Revolt--sometimes also known as the Boxer Rebellion) which rocked the corrupt Qing Dynasty struggling to hold on to power in China in the 1860s, 'Warlords!' shows the Taiping Rebels' threat to China's long-term stability was greater than eventhat of the wicked Qing--the despised Manchu Government of China at that time. Jet Li plays General Pang, Leader of the Shan Army, striving to bring stability to the Lower Yangtze Basin against a background of Qing intrigue. True to character, Li Lin-Jie's Chaquan, aka the Kung Fu of The Muslims or, known to some even more familiarly, as Tan Tui (Spring Leg), is displayed forcefully in ways...

A martial arts uniform is an essential part of self defense training for any student as part of their battle gear. The uniform is called gi, and usually comes in a white color or other colors as well. There are different styles of uniforms but they will serve the same purpose and all are designed to be light, supple, and very much durable. This article will help find the best uniform for you. Karate Your uniform will be called karategi or simple a gi. Most gi's are made form canvas and are light and tough. The gi was developed form the Judo uniform but the Judo uniform is heavier and tighter Make sure to choose a uniform that will comply to the school's requirements since some dojos require their...

A simple and most effective way to learn movement is to follow a very simple three-step process, that is: Watch Follow Do I've had very good results teaching people Taijiquan form using this method and it wasn't till I met a neuroscientist that I learnt exactly why this method works so well. Learning is both a conscious and unconscious process, your conscious mind will learn the movement but so will your unconscious mind and muscle memory. It is when we push both dimensions of our psyche to work that we get the best results. Every time you learn something, be it a movement or anything else, you create a neural network in your brain. Neurons fire in specific sequences to recall the movement and...

Tai Chi, The Great Ultimate, was found earliest in the Book of Change, or otherwise known as I-Ching. Legend said that this scripture was written by the first emperor of the Zhou Dynasty - Zhou Wen Wang. Thus I-Ching is also known as Zhou-Yi. I-Ching, or the Book of Change, with its name implies, stated that life is in constant flux of change. The word I (Yi in pinyin) means 'change' in Chinese. It is formed from the characters of the sun and the moon, which represents yang and yin respectively. It has a verse stating, "Changes has the Great Ultimate, which give rise to the Two Elements. The Two Elements give rise to the Four Phenomena, and the Four Phenomena give rise to the Eight Hexagrams..." Let...

two meters square screen device is probably the most watched World Expo Swedish Museum exhibits the. Want a full screen picture captured is not easy, because tourists stop in time before this piece of screen usually more than 5 minutes. This is a similar to the street, "Lattice House" devices, large screen divided into 56 small "grid", each box garden is world-renowned invention: the Nobel invented dynamite, the family usually live wrench Coca-Cola's most famous streamlined glass, you can see the zipper, Metro Metro newspaper, Skype VoIP, Tetra Pak beverage packaging, IKEA launched in order to save transport space plane packing ...... Top of the screen, written in the Swedish Pavilion Exhibitors...

This position uses deep breathing and stretching techniques in order to increase blood circulation while lowering heart rate and blood pressure. In other words, it helps to make the body's circulation system more efficient. The gentle stretching motion also works to slowly relax and rejuvenate sore or stiff muscle groups, particularly in the back and spinal regions. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this exercise is believed to help the organs that are located in the upper torso, including the heart, lungs and stomach. This trio of organs are thought to be vital in regulating the chi energy through the body and generating the heat that the body produces. The deep breathing and stretching motions of...

An MMA fighter uses his feet more than any other body part, whether it be shifting his position for strategic advantages when facing an opponent, dodging punches, or delivering kicks as an offensive move during a fight. One swift kick can knock an opponent off his feet, and the feet and lower legs take quite a bit of abuse in the process. MMA shin guards are designed to protect these crucial areas, preventing injury while allow the fighter to move and use his legs freely without any restrictions. This is especially true with kick boxing, or Muay Thai as it is often referred to in Thailand, where it is the national sport of choice. Muay Thai involves rigorous training, and there are a number of kicks...

So much of our lives we are around others under a wide range of circumstances and in different environments. Learning how to function socially is an important part of our development as human beings, but not everyone is playing fair or nice. For better or worse we encounter a variety of people and personalities during our daily lives. How we communicate and the outcomes of our interactions can help us to grow- or shrink. Because we obviously want to grow, it's important to start recognizing the things that make us feel good and expand, and to also recognize the things that make us want to crawl inside ourselves and get away. Communication always has a purpose, whether the purpose is consciously...

> An unprecedented coming together of humanity across racial, ethnic, and geopolitical borders, for the celebration of personal and global health & healing, is about to unfold across our precious planet. On the last Saturday of April each year, at 10 am local time worldwide, a healing event involving tens of thousands of volunteers, will create a powerful visual image of health & healing for our all of humanity. Two of the world’s most widely read publications, Parade Magazine and USA Weekend, began a string of media references in the last few months, to a truly unusual coming event. An unprecedented global health & healing event which is about to...

All styles of Tai Chi Chuan have internal exercises or "neigong" which develop the called "changsijing" or winding silk power. It is most obviously performed in Chen style and Wu style Taijiquan. The common explanation of the movement is the analogy of "reeling the silk from a silk worm cocoon": in order to preserve from breaking the silk thread, the movement should be round, smooth and issued from the whole body. But this analogy has its limitations and for a deeper understanding but especially further practicing of it you NEED to understand the INTERNAL process within your body beyond pure mimic performance of silk reeling. To be more specific there are two points that are generally misunderstood...

A golden beach, the smell of salt air and bodies proceeding in unison with a dance like motion; slow, graceful, deliberate movements advancing as a gentle wave. Like the ocean with no beginning and no end - only the perpetual flow of legs, arms, hands... The perfect balance of Yin and Yang energy; glistening in the light - emanating life. Every step brings the flesh closer to the earth. Every breath re-unites the soul with the heavens. Each figure a unique personification of the universe with an endless yearning to blend its essence with the Great Ultimate, the "Tai Chi". The foundation of Tai Chi began with the concept of Yin and Yang, the principal energy forces making up the universe. A circle...