Thanks to my 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 interesting.

Read the review!...

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

Taoists say you already have everything you need inside of you. It's just that traumas of the physical, energetic, emotional, mental and/or spiritual nature prevent you from realising your full potential.

By Paul Cavel

Everywhere I turn, I keep hearing, "You become what you think”. But if all we had to do is *think* our way through life, for a start, everybody would be super fit, rich and happy!

The Taoist sage Liu Hung Chieh said, "You become what you practise”.

Exercise the body, become stronger

By Paul Cavel

"Consistency without desire". Of all the wisdom shared within the Tao Te Ching, this line finds its way back to me time and again.

Students often share with me their goals for training. I can relate to the honest intent that underscores these aspirations, especially in regards to heali...

Taoist Lineage Holder Bruce Frantzis:

"This book showcases Paul Cavel's dedication to the Taoist Energy Arts — a commitment I've witnessed firsthand since encouraging him to teach in 1995. Years of earnest practice are infused in the writing, and his desire to share the philosophy and extraord...

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...

Foreword by Dr. Michael Mettner

“Metaphors, images and symbols are the language of our subconscious minds. They help to convey meaning to our consciousness and hence store in the memory quite easily and naturally. If they are chosen well, they are able to penetrate the deeper layers of our con...

In this talk with Chris Cinnamon of Chicago Tai Chi, I discuss how to start a qigong and tai chi practice.

I discuss in-depth the 16 neigong and how Heaven and Earth Qigong bridges beginning to advanced training in the Water Method.

Start with Part 1

In this talk with Chris Cinnamon of Chicago Tai Chi, I discuss the Taoist Water Method, including how to:

* Develop your qi

* Open up and balance your body

* Avoid injury and maintain your practice over long periods of time.

I also discuss the difference between qigong and the 16 neigong as a...

Both the I Ching and the 5 Elements talk about Water, Fire and Earth energies, but they are not the same! The Five Elements are applicable to the manifest realm, here on Earth, whereas the Eight Trigrams are the templates for manifestation, applicable to our realm and beyond.

Thanks to Morgan Freedude for the chat. I hope you guys all enjoy it. We discuss: *Taoism, Lao Tzu and the Oral Tradition of the Tao Te Ching *How to heal physical and emotional traumas *How to live a longer life of quality *How to transform the body and mind with millennia-old practices includin...

In this video, I discuss Bagua's Double (Earth) Palm Change and Earth energy from the I Ching trigram (as opposed to the 5 Elements), as well as the Single Palm Change: Earth Version.

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Artikel: Paul Cavel

Übersetzung: Sebastian Heyer und Cindy Roch

Der chinesische Begriff „Sung“ wird oft mit „entspannt“ übersetzt, einer starken Vereinfachung des tatsächlich Beschriebenen. Eine genauere Übersetzung wäre „Ungebunden“, ein Körperzustand ohne unnötige Bindungen, Widerstände und...

By Paul Cavel

Simply put, no, breathing is not one of the three leaders, but rather the first of the 16 neigong.*

The fundamental difference is that a “leader” initiates movement, whereas neigong activates various layers of body during that movement.

The three leaders are: 

• The kwa — is c

  ...

Need some breathing space from your worries?

Find out why qigong has been practised for millennia to help relieve stress and anxiety. I also discuss how qigong helps to focus and develop the power of your mind.

Taoist Longevity Practices

In this video, I discuss how ancient neigong exercise (e.g. qigong, tai chi and bagua) can help you to remain healthy, and increase longevity, awareness and your intent.

I discuss how and why neigong targets the body's systems, and helps to develop the mind in order t...

In this video, I discuss the neigong hierarchy for the Energy Arts System, which I and The Tai Chi Space teachers offer in our courses. I answer the questions: Can a beginner practise Gods Playing in the Clouds Qigong, the oldest and most powerful of the Taoist rejuvenation practices? Why would e...

Heaven & Earth Qigong

In this video, I discuss how to tap into the energies of Heaven and Earth to cleanse and re-vitalise your body, mind and qi. See a demo of the macrocosmic and microcosmic orbits of energy used in Heaven & Earth Healing Qigong, a 3,000-year-old Taoist practice.

Heaven and Earth Qigong Book
(Volume One)

By Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis and Paul Cavel

Amazon #1 Best Seller!

Heaven and Earth is a classic Taoist qigong, which consists of a two-part exercise that engages and stretches all the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and fascia of the body. As la...

Hold fast to the great form within

And let the world pass as it may

Then the changes of life will not bring pain

But contentment, joy and well being

TAO TE CHING Verse 35
Laozi

By TTCS Instructor Anna Price

Most mornings, before breakfast, I practice qigong. Every morning is the same but ...

This is Part Three of the Water Method series with Mir Ali.

Start with Part One:
• What Defines Water Method Training

In this third video, Mir and I drill down into the question: What is the point of training? We also discuss the training progression as you develop skill with fundamental neigong...

I’m pleased to have teamed up with MysticMag to discuss physical and mental well-being in this age of anxiety, depression and chronic pain. I hope you find the post useful: click here to read.

This is Part Two of the Water Method series with Paul Cavel and Mir Ali.

Much of the documentation on Daoism has been destroyed, but the oral tradition has been preserved with the teachings being transmitted from master to student for millennia, to us in the present day.

In this video, Mir and ...