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How to Align the Spine guided practice neigong qigong spine training tips Feb 12, 2026

Posture is so foundational it's often overlooked in practice and daily life. We "know" how to align our bodies and best perform tasks. Yet we rush or get so absorbed in other things that we don't always keep together even basic alignments.

And we adjust movements to avoid touching on or engaging st...

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Balancing Yin & Yang Neigong neigong trainig tips water method Feb 07, 2026

In the Water Method, training focuses on balancing all aspects of yin and yang — opposites — in body, mind and qi. Neigong exercises initially target the physical body and its qi to systematically root out weaknesses, heal imbalances and trauma, and increase vitality.

I recommend playing with these...

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A Must-Read for Tai Chi and Qigong Fans books neigong taoism taoist philosophy taoist principles Feb 02, 2026

Thanks to myĀ friend Chris Cinnamon, head instructor of Chicago Tai Chi, for reviewing my recent book, Taoism: A Journey Towards Unity. He offers an overview of what's included in the book as well as more on the context about the teachings that I think you might find useful.

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Chris Cinnamon:

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Taoist Principle: Sinking Creates Rising qigong taoist principles training tips Jan 29, 2026

A sinking action always creates a rising action.

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Taoism: The Way of Water taoism taoist philosophy trainig tips water method Jan 27, 2026

Following the path of least resistance is the way of water.

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