I am pleased to share with you an interview from mysticmag.comÂ
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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In China reading the Chinese characters gives much imagery and meaning to the words.
The Chinese character for DĂ o (Tao) is:Â
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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...
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 ...
1. Tuck your hips and but donât lean backwards. Maintain stable footwork. This will bring you lower body stability to relax your upper body and shoulders.
2. Breathe with you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The art of living a peaceful life is to learn what not to do.Â
Throughout your life you accumulate experiences. Some of these experiences are easy and feel good while others ...