Author: Dr Maria Teresa Agozzino
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United in Breath: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
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Each year on the final Saturday of April, practitioners of Tai Chi and Qigong worldwide mark the day with special events to share their peaceful practice and disperse positive energy.
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Deeply Rooted: The 12 Routines of Yi Jin Jing
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Yi Jin Jing is rooted in the essential principles of TCM and Qigong. From the gentle opening moves through the more intense routines, in its entirety, Yi Jin Jing provides a complete and progressive stretching and strengthening workout.
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San Jiao/Triple Burner in Theory and Practice
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San Jiao (Triple Warmer, Triple Heater, Triple Burner) is extraordinary in that it does not correspond to a specific organ. Rather it helps to regulate all the organs and energy in the body by opening passageways and facilitating free and proper flow.
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Unravelling the Silk Brocades
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An ancient and traditional form of Qigong, Ba Duan Jin exhibits multiple existence and variation. Ba Duan Jin translates into English as eight sections or movements and is commonly known as The 8 Brocades.
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Getting to Know Your Kua
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Kua refers to the functional space that inhabits the area from the inguinal ligament through the inside of the pelvis to the round of the hip bones and through the torso to just below the ribs. It encompasses some of the strongest muscles in the human body; those connecting the legs to the spine.
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The Point of Precision – Tracing Meridians and Optimising Qi Flow
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When we understand the relationship between Qigong movements and the corresponding TCM acupoints, we can optimise Qi production and elevate flow. We can use our Yi to stimulate and/or calm particular points that would affect health issues.