Author: DrJahnke

Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD, is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with 35 years of clinical practice. He has dedicated his professional life to sharing the ancient holistic empowerment and healing traditions of Asia - distilled for complex and unpredictable contemporary times. Dr Jahnke is the director of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC), in Santa Barbara, California where he and his colleagues have trained nearly 5000 Teachers and Practice Leaders - internationally. He has traveled to the temples, universities and sacred mountain sites in Asia -- 10 times -- to research Medicine, Qigong / Tai Chi, Yang Sheng and Ayurveda (the ancient Chinese and Indian wellness systems), Daoism, Buddhism and the Golden Elixir of Longevity and Immortality. Roger is the author of two widely revered books - The Healer Within and The Healing Promise of Qi. He is a frequent presenter for conferences, retreat centers, podcasts and summits.

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 […]

Wonder Drug – The body Makes a Medicine (a drug) to Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Prevent Disease – – HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO IT!

This is about a WONDER DRUG that you can’t buy. BUT, you can make in yourself for FREE! I am presenting accessible Mind-Body Practices for people in businesses and institutions at a retreat Center in Coast Rica — Blue Spirit. Some are in the beginning and middle of their careers, […]

THE FORCE — The Tai Chi Force – Master Jedi Yoda Inspires Dr Jahnke on the Ultimate Meaning of the Qi

As you can imagine any aspiring Jedi who trains constantly and trains others would be inspired to have the opportunity to discuss THE FORCE — THE QI — with the most revered of all the Jedi – Yoda. I was given that opportunity! On the planet Degobah, where Yoda trained Luke I was honored to get […]

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, […]

Tai Chi Easy™ Podcast with Jessica Kolbe and Gayl Hubatch

Would you like to become more energized, balanced and radiantly healthy? Are you inspired to help others feel more energized, balanced, and radiantly healthy? When the mind is at peace, the body can better heal itself. Become a Certified Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader and learn the secrets and principles of the moving meditation […]

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 […]

Most Profound Medicine

History and Tradition: The Roots of Chinese Light Alchemy There is a growing literature on the history, tradition, science and practice of Qigong. (1-24) Its origin is shrouded in the mystery of ancient China. There are stories of special techniques of breath practice that lead to immortality, healing powers, and special abilities. During the ancient […]