The question of whether we live in a New Age, Golden Age or Dark Age depends on one’s perspective. But what is certain is that we no longer live in the Iron Age, Bronze Age, or Stone Age. The world we inhabit today is vastly different from the past, marked by unprecedented complexity and novelty...

Wuji Taiji Fundamentals Wuji and Taiji are concepts that are central to Chinese philosophy, particularly Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine. They are both related to the idea of balance and harmony, but they have different meanings. Wuji being the limitless beginning, giving way to light and shadows....

Does Tai Chi Enhance Muscle Strength? The next point to cover is building muscle strength. Or, more to the point, how does Tai Chi accomplish that task? If you have kept up to date with our recommended exercises for beginners, you will recognise the face in this image. The Tai Chi walking exercise...

We know of course, that Tai Chi is an ancient art practised in China over many centuries. We have been discussing the many ways Tai Chi can help in our everyday lives. Previously we wrote about balance and flexibility in relation to the original article. We now move on to the next point of interest which...

As discussed earlier, we know Tai Chi has its roots in Chinese martial arts, and it involves slow and flowing movements. Coupled with slow breathing to control that movement, it forms a unique meditative exercise routine. It has been found to have numerous physical and mental health benefits. In particular...

What Is It and What Are The Benefits? Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has gained popularity as a form of low-impact exercise and relaxation technique. Nowadays, it has become a study in relaxation and a form of gentle exercise. Some of the benefits of practising Tai Chi include: Improved...

Wuji – The Dark Before The Light “Hold your male side with your female side. Hold your bright side with your dull side. Hold your high side with your low side. Then you will be able to hold the whole world When the opposing forces unite within there comes a power abundant in its giving and...

Ba Duan Jin for Overall Health Ba Duan Jin, also known as “Eight Pieces of Brocade,” is a traditional Chinese qigong exercise that has been used for over a thousand years for overall health and wellness. It is a gentle and simple exercise that is said to improve physical strength, flexibility,...

Phoenix Qigong Basics Phoenix Qigong is a type of Chinese Qigong practice that emphasizes the use of breathing and movement to cultivate and balance the flow of energy (Qi) within the body. It is based on traditional Chinese medicine and aims to improve physical and mental health, enhance the immune...

Can Qi Help? Qi (pronounced “chee”) refers to the concept of vital energy in traditional Chinese culture and is believed to be the life force that animates all living things. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that the flow of Qi in the body must be balanced and unblocked for...

Can I Choose Qigong for Overall Health? There are many different forms of Qigong that can be used to promote overall health. Some examples include: Ba Duan Jin: Also known as the “Eight Brocades,” is a traditional Chinese practice that involves a series of gentle movements and stretches....

What Is Tai Chi Palm The Spirit of Tai Chi palm has been discussed across the many styles of both the martial and the internal arts. Much has been devoted to learning one approach before venturing onto another. It seems to be a case of “what we do around here”. And in keeping with that assumption,...