Qigong is a meditative art-form that is practiced by proponents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a number of physiological and psychological benefits. Quitting translates as “Life Energy Work, with the “Qi” referring to the body’s life energy. History of Qigong Qigong has grown over thousands of years, adapted and tweaked by its proponents. It […]
Category: Meditation
History and Value of Meditation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Meditation is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and can be practiced as both a still form and as a moving form (the latter of which is often referred to as Qigong). Meditation can help to relax the mind, to awaken the senses and to de-stress, but it can also help with the flow […]
Mindfulness Meditation – Putting your Mind in the Driver’s Seat
Mindfulness meditation is a simple, easy to learn meditation dating back thousands of years that is based of one simple premise – observing one’s thoughts. While at large it has been a major focal point in Buddhism the practice itself requires no attachment or belief to Buddhism or any religion for that matter. Any person […]
Qigong and Meditation for Stress – How Breathing Relieves Anxiety
Qigong and meditation are centralized on one key aspect – breathing. While most people are probably going to say, “Um, yea I think I know how to breathe at this point in my life,” this is not the type of breathing we are talking about. Most people do not realize this, but while busy with […]
The Importance of the Lower Dantian in Qigong Practices
The lower Dantian in the body is located three finger widths below the belly button and about the same distance inwards into the stomach in the lower-middle section of the torso. This point is the area that is believed to be the core center for storing energy, and is also believed to be where core […]