Author: Dr Maria Teresa Agozzino
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The Race to the Heavenly Gate: Mythological origins of the 12 Chinese calendric animals
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The Race to the Heavenly Gate is the origin story of the 12 Chinese animals, commonly referred to as the Chinese zodiac. The order of the lunar calendar follows the outcome of the race, with each animal having achieved its permanent place in the Chinese calendar.
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Bodies of Water: Pin-pointing the Bubbling Spring
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Winter is the season for rest, conservation and protection of energy; the proper time to nourish our roots by connecting our Yong Quan/Bubbling Springs with the earth.
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The Extraordinary Microcosmic Orbit in Practice
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The Microcosmic Orbit is a specific and fundamental energy circuit that can be cultivated in order to clear blockages, promote free-flowing Qi and thereby minimise and even prevent diseases.
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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.