From Chaos to Chi the Magic of Tai Chi

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.

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Introduction to DĂ oism a course on dĂ osim

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:

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The Yinyang Taiji Philosophy daoism for dummies

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...

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Harnessing Martial Arts for Business

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

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Exploring the Wisdom of Daoism: Insights from Master Gu's Class daoism for dummies

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...

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Yield and Overcome - Chapter 22 - Dao De Jing daoism for dummies

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...

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How the Dao De Jing (Tao Te King) Philosophy Relates to Your Tai Chi Practice

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...

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Is Daoism (Taoism) a Religion or a Philosophy? daoism for dummies

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...

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Chapter 9 - Tao Te King Resume from a Class by Master Gu daoism for dummies

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...

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Why are GMOs so bad for us? seaonal nutrition

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...

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The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen seaonal nutrition

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...

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The Daoist Approach to a Healthy Mind and Body qigong

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 ...

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Tai Chi Helps You Manage Your Weight seaonal nutrition

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...

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Earthing earthing

Putting your body into direct contact with the earth, removing all barriers from your skin like shoes or clothes allowing it to touch the soil, sand or water helps to balance ...

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Five Tips to Sink the Shoulders in Tai Chi benefits of tai chi

1. Tuck your hips and but don’t lean backwards. Maintain stable footwork. This will bring you lower body stability to relax your upper body and shoulders.

2. Breathe with you...

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The Yinyang Taiji Philosophy daoism for dummies

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...

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Tranquility daoism for dummies

Cultivating tranquility allows you to cultivate inner alchemy. The practice of tranquility is a simple but powerful Daoist practice. According to the Meriam Webster dictionary...

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Seasonal health and the natural way seaonal nutrition

The taste of food is an important part of eating. According to the five-element framework, food is categorized into five flavors.

The five flavors are pair with the five orga...
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The Daoist Doctor qigong

One of the definitions of a doctor in the Miriam Webster dictionary is a learned or authoritative teacher. We are called Daoist doctors when we have mastered the practice of h...

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Thinking With Your Heart Part Three daoism for dummies

The art of living a peaceful life is to learn what not to do. 

Throughout your life you accumulate experiences. Some of these experiences are easy and feel good while others ...

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