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 “Awaken the Sacred Body and Luminous Mind with Tibetan Yoga”
Author: Dr. Matthew Stampe D.Ac
Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. He has a “Doctorate of Science in Acupuncture” (D.Ac) 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). He has been faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) teaching credit courses in Acupuncture, 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.
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: updates in progress last update 8/19/2024 Qigong demo is at the bottom of this page. Congratulations…… 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”
Matthew featured on “Think fit Be fit Podcast”
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/matthew-stampe-lac-on-body-wisdom-balance-and-athletic-performance-with-oriental-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR3lFmz8k7m-WRkADU8OQS7p9vhmxvRAbVsoB0EoE4U4cVPex217zO13YEE By Jennifer Schwartz According to Matthew Stampe LAc of Nova Acupuncture we can cultivate a balanced life at home with the wisdom of Oriental Medicine. In…… Read more “Matthew featured on “Think fit Be fit Podcast””
Trust your Gut
Was really fascinated watching some recent documentary films on Amazon Prime. “The Guts, Our Second Brain” and “The Healing Field”. These talked about recent research into the…… Read more “Trust your Gut”
Xiang Gong: The Fragrant Mind Awakening Qigong 中国香功-田瑞生
Xiang Gong 中国香功-田瑞生. Often in the days of training at Richmond Wushu back in the early 90’s, after class, Coach Weiqi would sometimes guide us through some…… Read more “Xiang Gong: The Fragrant Mind Awakening Qigong 中国香功-田瑞生”
Medical qigong: Walking qigong method (Goulin)
Originally written in 1995: INTRODUCTION OF GUO LIN QI–GONGby Coach XuThe new Guo Lin Qi-Gong (GLQG) is a type of self control Qi-Gong therapy consisting of a…… Read more “Medical qigong: Walking qigong method (Goulin)”
Tai Chi Da Shou and 5 Hammers
SONG OF DA SHOU (HITTING HANDS) “Wardoff, Rollback, Press, and Push must be known Upper and lower follow one another; the other has difficulty advancing Let him…… Read more “Tai Chi Da Shou and 5 Hammers”
Chinese Herbal formulas II
This formula study is for TCM students and practitioners. Now that all the herbs have been covered, they are to be combined with other herbs to create…… Read more “Chinese Herbal formulas II”
Yongnian Tai Chi 