Taiji
Taiji — The Principle of Harmonising the Two Extremes
When practising Taijiquan, one should follow the movements of nature. Being in nature will help you understand how to breathe, focus, move and feel.
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Daodejing
Dao De Jing – 78
Nothing in the world is more weak and soft than water, yet nothing surpasses it in conquering the hard and strong – there is nothing that can compare.
CCM
Concept of Soul in CCM
The Five Shen in Chinese Medicine is the foundation of our Soul through the Lens of Daoist Thought.
The Five Shen
Zhi — The Willpower
About the fifth Shen in Chinese Medicine. Kidneys as the base for willpower and memory.
Daoism
Ziran — Nature Unfolds
Ziran represents the natural, spontaneous, and authentic state of being, while Tianran embodies nature's unspoiled and unadulterated manifestation.
The Five Shen
Yi — The Intellect
The Intellect — Yì — is located in the Spleen and is responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorising, focusing, changing state, and generating ideas
CCM
Po — The Corporeal Soul
The Corporeal Soul — Po — known as the physical and rational aspect of human nature, is responsible for our bodily functions and is housed by the Lungs.
Ayurveda
The Seven Dhatus
The seven dhatus are explained in detail with insights into how to balance them. Understand how all of the dhatus significantly add to your health and why it is important to nurture them.
Daoism
The Concept of Wuwei
Individuals can learn to let go of their ego-driven desires and expectations and instead embrace the simplicity and beauty of the present moment. Through Wuwei, one can cultivate a sense of effortless action, ease, and grace and experience a deeper connection with the world around them.
Daoism
How to Start Your Journey
The initial belief of self-cultivation is to improve oneself and raise one's skill level in internal martial arts. The process of self-cultivation is not about improving what you're already good at but addressing your weaknesses head-on.
The Five Shen
Hun — The Ethereal Soul
The Ethereal Soul — Hun — known as the dark, intuitive, and non-rational side of human nature, is responsible for our dreams and visions and is housed by the Liver.