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A Downside to Tai Chi? None That I See!

by Roy Hanney × on September 14, 2014 at 1:10 pm × 0 comments

The proper question to ask yourself may not be why you should practice tai chi, but why not. New York Times; By JANE E. BRODY; Published: September 27, 2010. A recent article published in the New York Times outlines the health benefits of practicing Tai Chi very clearly. The writer reviews some […]

Chinese Tea Culture (Cha Dao) – Part 1: Seven Stars Tea House

by Roy Hanney × on December 14, 2013 at 1:12 pm × 0 comments

The first in a series of posts on Chinese Tea Culture or Cha Dao begins with an introduction to the Seven Stars Tea House in Yangshou. There was a time when, if you spent time in Yangshuo then at some point you would want to visit the Seven Star Tea […]

Health & Nutrition / TCM

Longetivity through health and nutrition – changing my diet the ANDI way!

by Roy Hanney × on October 21, 2013 at 1:42 pm × 0 comments

Longetivity through health and nutrition – food is qigong too and an extremely important form of qigong. It seems that my whole conception of health and nutrition, of what we should eat and how we should eat it is being turned on its head. Yes I know certain foods were […]

Yang-Sheng (Nurturing Life) is an E-magazine and a network for all healthcare professionals of preventive medicine, practitioners of mind-body exercises (such as Qigong, taiji, yoga, reiki, mindfulness, TM, and meditation), health seekers, and spiritual cultivators. It promotes philosophy and methods of self-healing, positive mind and health preservation, and shares knowledge and experiences in these subjects and their applications in everyday life. Yang-Sheng merges traditional life-nurturing knowledge with modern scientific research and clinic evidence.

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The Into Mountains Over Streams Journal of Internal Arts & Culture, publishs articles, reviews and community information in support of the emerging Taiji and Qigong renaissance. Though IMOS's ultimate goal is to inform and inspire our community, it's enterprise is to help nuture our community. A global community of practioners all of whom are 'going into mountains and over streams' (taken from the 'Book of the Masters who Embrace Simplicity', an alchemists notebook curca 320AD ). IMOS is entirely funded by readers dontations and fundraising.

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Singing Dragon publish authoritative books on complementary and alternative health, Tai Chi, Qigong and ancient wisdom traditions for health, wellbeing, and professional and personal development. Some of the best books I have found are published here including books by Damo Mitchell. Generally I have found their books to be engaging and well written so I can make a personal reccommendation. Titles include TCM, qigong, taiji, bagua quan, neigong, daoism, shamanism as well as books on ayurvedic medicine. There is a wealth of knowledge burried in their collection.

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