Awareness is the ability to notice what is happening internally and externally, moment by moment, without immediately reacting.

Tai Chi is awareness practice disguised as mo...

Rooting is not just feeling grounded. It is the body's ability to organize itself so force can travel efficiently through it, into the earth, and back again.

The Distinction ...

Balance is not stillness.

Balance is a constant adjustment between opposites. In Tai Chi, balance is always moving. It's a relationship, between all the parts in your body an...

The word 'song' in Chinese is often translated as 'relax,' but that translation can be misleading. It doesn’t mean being limp, zoned out, or collapsed on the couch. 'Song' is ...

One of the biggest misunderstandings people have about consistency is that they think a lack of consistency means laziness or lack of discipline. Most of the time, that’s not ...

Quick Takeaways for Everyday Well-Being

•  Start each day with gentle morning stretching to wake up your body and boost daily well-being.
•  Drink water regularly to support h...

Well-being is the everyday state of feeling physically healthy, mentally steady, and emotionally balanced—and it’s something most people want more of, even if they’re not sure...

I am pleased to share with you an interview from mysticmag.com 

In this interview, I offer a summary of my journey back to myself once I discovered the magic of Tai Chi.

Thi...

In China reading the Chinese characters gives much imagery and meaning to the words.

The Chinese character for Dào (Tao) is: 

道 

This word can be separated into two parts:

In the west, we know a very popular symbol that we call Yin Yang. We say that it represents the balance of opposites like day and night. In fact, in China, they call it one wo...

The journey of entrepreneurship shares striking similarities with the discipline of martial arts. Both demand focus, dedication, and resilience. By applying principles from th...

In the world of spiritual teachings, Daoism stands out for its blend of religion and philosophy, offering deep insights into life and harmony. It draws from the Dao De Jing, a...

This chapter emphasizes the power of yielding and quietness, contrasting them with aggression and strength. It suggests that by embracing yielding and quietness, one can overc...

The philosophy of the Dao De Jing has significant connections to the practice of Tai Chi (Taiji).

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that originated from the principles of Taoi...

The Daoist Religion

You will find Daoism as a religious practice in the temples around China where priests pray to a variety of Gods, following ancestral rituals of worship i...

How much is enough? How much wealth, fame, reputation and social status is considered enough? Today we live with so much material abundance and despite all our abundance  we d...

When we inhabited the earth in the beginning of time and up until the agricultural revolution we ate pure produce from the earth. We would use natural fertilizers and aromatic...

Some people decide that they want to eat healthier and then they get discouraged by the price of vegetables and every day they seem to be more expensive. Often they are told t...

A regular Qigong practice can prevent and treat illness, reduce stress and establish balance. Qigong is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation. There are so ...

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art focusing on defense training and meditation. Today, it has cultivated a global following owing to its numerous health benefits, parti...