Endorphins: Qigong Is as Good as Chocolate

Emotions occur in the mind and body. Emotional states accompany the synthesis of neuropeptides, the chemicals of the emotions, sending them flowing to various parts of the body. This explains why we feel profound restfulness when the mind is contented, a queasy stomach when we are anxious, or a racing heart when we are in […]

Breathe From Your Belly

PRACTICE: – As you inhale, imagine that your belly is a big balloon that you’re slowly filling with air. – Place your hands on your belly while you slowly inhale. – Watch your hands as they rise with your in-breath. – Watch your hands fall as you slowly breathe out, letting the air out of […]

The Most Profound Medicine

Neurological Aspects of Immune Function In the classic tradition of Western science it has been thought that the immune system was an autonomous self-regulating system, operating on its own. A tremendous amount of research has demonstrated that this view was incorrect. Mental emotional states have been found to effect resistance to disease and infection. (60) […]

Part I: Qigong — Awakening and Mastering the Profound Medicine Within

In the 1600’s the social, scientific and philosophical history of western culture experienced a radical shift. The work of Newton and Galileo revised our world. For thousands of years, humans were locked in the stagnation of the Dark Ages, with little advance since fire, the wheel and the sword. Then, in less than the life […]

The Force Awakens — AWAKEN THE FORCE WITHIN YOU – Star Wars

THE FORCE is a binding, metaphysical and  ubiquitous power that is everywhere in the Universe.   THE FORCE – The Living Force which represents the energies of all living things. These energies weave in to the totality of all FORCE, The Cosmic Force, that binds the galaxy(s) together. These powers, energies — in living, intelligent, […]

Energizing the Organs

Energizing the Organs is typical to all Medical Qigong, and directly linked to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. Energizing the Organs directs Qi and intention to strengthen key organs related to cancer — Liver, Kidney, Spleen; it calms the Heart, deepens breath and Lung function and soothes the nervous system. Place the hands over the lower […]

Massaging the Face

There are many energy points on the face and around the eyes. These points are associated through the energy channels to the stomach, spleen, large intestine, lungs, small intestine, heart, bladder, kidney and endocrine system. These acupuncture points can be treated with self-massage. The direct benefit is a healthy face and eyes; the indirect benefit […]