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Only human
Embracing this part of being human is a way to orient around freedom, spaciousness, and that magnificent part of being alive and part of life. The Dao de Jing, Chapter 25, speaks about the mystery of being and how humanity, being part of this mystery, reveals that there is a greatness to it all.
A Starting Place for Qigong
During the Waidan exercises, you use your muscles to make gestures and intentional movements that follow the natural movement of a human body. which usually means moving the spine in its possible directions (forward, back, left, right, and twisting right and left) and also moving joints and muscles in their natural range of movement. You use and move your bones and muscles as you sense and guide your effort and attention, thus engaging your mind and body together.
Brains not required…
“Being alive is a cognitive state” is a phrase that cognitive scientists use to describe basal cognition or the science of how biological cells do their work. The concept describes the relationship between body and mind.
Yes and No
The practice of compassionate communication is mind-body practice. Do you use the word yes more than the word no? From an evolutionary standpoint, humans have a preference.
Let it Roll
Cinnamon rolls taught me about life and understanding what resolutions are. It’s all about intention! Image by Sofia Lyu on Unsplash.
Subtracting and Letting Go
If time were an empty jar, what do you put in first, and what do you leave out?
Healthspan
What are the signs of good health? Vital signs can include the body and also the mind.
Distracting the Distraction
The world wants your attention…and you can use the distractions as fuel for your mind-body practice.
Beyond Positive Thinking: Embrace Tiger
Embrace Tiger is a transition movement that reminds us of the nature of nature.
Fact Sheet on Qigong: A Review of An Important New Resource
The Qigong Fact Sheet from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health contains a wealth of information on the health benefits of Qigong.
Tai Chi is Exercise: Metabolism and Fitness Effects
Tai Chi is exercise. This is a brief review of the scientific evidence for the fitness and metabolism effects of Tai Chi.
Remembered Wellness
Ten-minute read/audio. There is great power in remembering what wellness is and what it feels like. Remembering periods of wellness can help you get through challenging times.
Waidan Qigong: From the Outside In
Does Qigong, Yoga, Tai Chi or any mind-body practice count if we just do the motions?
