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13 Moons in Motion moon cycles taoism training tips yin energy Nov 12, 2025

By Paul Cavel

A hallmark of Taoist studies is a focus on living in accordance with universal flows and the natural cycles of Heaven and Earth, such as the four seasons, day and night, and the phases of the moon. Following The Path is about tuning into and following these rhythms as humanity and a...

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The 5 Facilitators of Healing: Part 3 healing neigong qigong rule of thirds tai chi trauma Nov 06, 2025

(Photo of Jackie Smith by Jub Davis, Scotland, 2021)

TheĀ Ultimate Healing Journey

By Paul Cavel

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In the world we live in, we never know what is coming around the corner — or out of the sky — as I was reminded back in 2011. I returned home after a teaching tour in Germany to learn tha...

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The 5 Facilitators of Healing: Part 2 healing neigong qigong trauma Oct 30, 2025

(My teacher and me in the early days of my training, 1995)

How toĀ Build Mind-Body Trust

By Paul Cavel

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My own journey to overcome a serious injury and the associated pain with internal arts training was in direct contrast to the fast relief experienced by the previous case. While pra...

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The 5 Facilitators of Healing: Part 1 healing kwa kwa squat neigong qigong sciatica Oct 23, 2025

How to Grow Your State of Health and Well-being

By Paul Cavel

Internal arts are practised the world over because, above all else, they have a proven track record of health and healing results. If you ask the average practitioner about the mechanisms that drive these beneficial outcomes, anecdote...

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TTCS Water Method Training bagua gods qigong heaven & earth qigong medical qigong qigong tai chi taoist energy arts wu style tai chi yang style tai chi Oct 14, 2025

By Paul Cavel

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This article covers:

  • How to start a personal practice
  • My five-year curriculum

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How to Learn Taoist Energy Arts

Many people are surprised to learn that beginners learn almost exactly the same material as experienced practitioners. This may sound counterintuitive, but con...

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