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””
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Awaken the Sacred Body and Luminous Mind with Tibetan Yoga
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”
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”
Yongnian Tai Chi 