The Meaning of Disease in CCM
This article aims to provide an introduction to the concept of disease in Chinese Medicine and a guide to the six major divisions in our body. It offers a starting point for understanding disease in Chinese Medicine.
This article aims to provide an introduction to the concept of disease in Chinese Medicine and a guide to the six major divisions in our body. It offers a starting point for understanding disease in Chinese Medicine.
Learn about the Jueyin channel, which represents union or closing and confines the yin qi, allowing the yang qi to rise and emit properly.
The Shaoyin channel links the heart and kidney, two vital organs that are fundamental to your well-being. Discover the relationship between Fire and Water, the two opposing yet complementary elements that coexist within you.
The dynamics of earth and metal make up the Taiyang channel. This article covers especially the dynamics of the Spleen Earth.
Explore how the dynamics of wood and fire challenge the harmony of the Shaoyang channel and learn about the concept of our body's openings.
Lavender is a herb that has a nice smell and is used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is also rich in antioxidants and can be easily grown.
Explore how the dynamics of dryness and dampness challenge the harmony of the Yangming channel, and the approaches to restore its fundamental coolness and descending functions.
Who can take his own superabundance and therewith serve all under heaven?
Learn about Taiyang, the division of the body representing utmost Yang energy. Our article provides insight on Taiyang's impact on the human body and how water and cold affect the sun-associated channel.
When practising Taijiquan, one should follow the movements of nature. Being in nature will help you understand how to breathe, focus, move and feel.
We went to Nepal and met a community committed to the ritual of scent and the art of handcrafting premium incense! So, we thought to ourselves, why not share the long tradition of incense with you?
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.
The Five Shen in Chinese Medicine is the foundation of our Soul through the Lens of Daoist Thought.
About the fifth Shen in Chinese Medicine. Kidneys as the base for willpower and memory.
Ziran represents the natural, spontaneous, and authentic state of being, while Tianran embodies nature's unspoiled and unadulterated manifestation.
The Intellect — Yì — is located in the Spleen and is responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorising, focusing, changing state, and generating ideas
CCM
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 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
Wuwei (无为) is a fundamental concept in Daoist philosophy that plays an important role in understanding the proper way of living in harmony with the Dao. The Dao, translated as the Way or the Path, is a guiding principle that directs our lives. Wuwei, often translated as non-action or effortless
Daoism
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
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.
Gongfu
The Gong Fu Basic Fist, also known as Jīběnquán (基本拳), is the fundamental form of internal Daoist martial arts. This set of techniques includes all the essential positions and transitions to promote internal movement and relaxation. It serves as the basis for further internal studies under today's Wudang
Daoism
The vocabulary surrounding internal alchemy needs to be clarified. What's the difference between Neigong, Neidan, Waidan, and Waigong? Nei refers to the internal, and Wai refers to the external. Neidan is known as inner alchemy, and Neigong is known as inner work. While these terms may share some
Parallels
In this piece, we discuss the idea of immortality. We examine the common ground and contemplate the nature of reality, the concept of the self, and the pursuit of higher understanding. We learn about Soma and the Golden Lotus and arrive at a deeper understanding of what true immortality means.
Daodejing
After a bitter quarrel, some resentment must remain. What can one do about it?
Ayurveda
This article guides you through the Five Sheaths that cover our Atman and explains their attributes and insights on how to work with them.
The Three Treasures
The article guides you through the definition of Shen, its role for our Mind and Body, as well as the old Daoist teachings of Bai Xin — the Purification of the Heart-Mind. Along with excerpts of old scriptures, you learn why this inner cultivation is so important in Daoism.
Photography
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The Three Treasures
Learn about the various forms of Qi, the pathology of Qi and the Daoist secrets of Qi cultivation.
Daodejing
A small country has fewer people. Though there are machines that can work ten to a hundred times faster than man, they are not needed.
CCM
A post about Jing, also called the Essence in Chinese Medicine and Daoism. Learn all about it and how to cultivate it.
Ayurveda
This article teaches all about and around Soma and how to cultivate it.