This comes from the Jian Shan pai (Gold mountain Taoist alchemy system) The 24 stems or Jieqi are 24 days in the year in which the universe takes… Read more "2023: Jieqi 24 stem dates, Full and New moon times. Winter Solstice 2022"
Author: Matthew Stampe L.Ac, LMT
Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. He has a “Master of Science in Acupuncture” (MSA) at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM.edu). He is certified with National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He has taught hundreds of people Authentic Yang Tai Chi Kung Fu for over 30 years. He was President of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Martial arts club, Secretary and Treasurer of USA chapter of Yongnian Association under Coach He Weiqi. Experience includes: Kung fu schools: Omei Shaolin (Coach Lu Xiaoling) 3rd degree Black Sash, Chinese Martial Arts Institute (Sifu Clarence Burris), United States Wushu Academy (Coach Christopher Pei), and Qi Elements (Coach Nancy Bloomfield), Former Head Coach: Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation centers(Adults Tai Chi), Hope Chinese school (kids classes), NOVA MMA gym in Arlington (kids classes). Currently he is faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) and teaches credit courses in Qigong and Tai Chi. He has positively impacted peoples lives whether for health, sport, strength, combat, and spirit. As a true combat athlete, he teaches methods so people can be confident to defend themselves.
Xianhao’s translation on Taijiquan and Meridian pathways.
1. Beginning of Taiji: (data missing) will look in old notes. 2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: This posture also promotes stimulation to lung, large intestine, heart, pericardium and…… Read more “Xianhao’s translation on Taijiquan and Meridian pathways.“
Tai Chi’s Circle of Trust and Disgust.
Links to the playlists are below: Circle of Trust playlist approx. 20+ videos Circle of Disgust playlist approx. 30+ videos
Matt interview from Tai Chi and Information Technology to Acupuncture
Google Translate: #American IT guy resigns to work as a acupuncturist. When I interviewed Matt, an American guy three years ago, he was still doing full-time IT…… Read more “Matt interview from Tai Chi and Information Technology to Acupuncture”
Tai Chi and Healing Body and Mind
Taijiquan and healing “Breathe from the heels” is often said in Taoist qigong. “Aging starts in the feet” is another old quote. I’ve been teaching my students…… Read more “Tai Chi and Healing Body and Mind”
Therapy: Zuowang 坐忘 “Sitting in Oblivion”
Zuowang means “Sitting and forgetting” or “sitting in oblivion”. Origin is from Jingzuo 靜坐 “quiet sitting” Qin dynasty 221-206 BC. Zuowang 坐忘 “sitting and forgetting” made popular…… Read more “Therapy: Zuowang 坐忘 “Sitting in Oblivion””
Tibetan Yoga: Tsa Lung
This year I’ve finished reading two books: “Awakening the Sacred Body” and “Awakening the Luminous mind” both from my Tibetan teacher Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Tenzin is a…… Read more “Tibetan Yoga: Tsa Lung”
Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep
Between the hours of 5-7am is sunrise, the yang energy of the day is increasing and so we build the desire to rise, plan our day,…… Read more “Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep”
Medical Qigong: Weight Losing Body Building
Strategies for losing weight for patients undergoing Chinese medicine and acupuncture: video of the exercises below https://youtu.be/ctW5W40BwQU Obesity: If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the…… Read more “Medical Qigong: Weight Losing Body Building”
Common herbs and their uses
Here is a list of foods, spices, and herbs you might be able to find at the grocery store, Asian or Indian markets, health food stores, and…… Read more “Common herbs and their uses”
Yongnian Tai Chi 