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Qigong – How to boost your health and longevity the Chinese way

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a key element of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years albeit under different names. The word literally means exercises that boost your natural energy. Qi – life giving energy and gong literally mean work or exercise. Qigong consists of various practices chiefly breathing exercises, standing postures and mindful movements. The aim is to build up your energy levels and learn […]

Qi – The energy of life

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The Chinese term qi (pronounced chee) refers to universal life energy. This energy has been investigated and written about by most cultures in the world. The Japanese call it ki, the Indians call it prana, the Greeks pneuma and so on. But what is it? Qi is an energy that surrounds, permeates and sustains every living thing. All movement and energy in the universe can be thought of as manifestations […]

What are Yin and Yang

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The Chinese word tai chi (taiji) refers to the ancient concept of yin and yang. Yin yang theory is one of the most important concepts in Chinese culture and has been hugely influential all around the world. The Chinese see the yin yang theory as the governing principle behind all movement, all energy and all life in the universe. It explains how everything relates to everything else from the expansion […]

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