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The Tai Chi Space: How To Move In Tai Chi And Qigong books qigong tai chi taoism training water method Oct 09, 2025

 

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...

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Secrets of Taoism: Healing with Neigong heaven & earth qigong neigong taoism training Sep 29, 2025

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

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Is Breathing One of the “Three Leaders”? breathing neigong practice tantien taoism training water method Feb 17, 2025

 

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

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