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You Are NOT What You Think! liu hung chieh qigong rule of thirds taoism taoist principles training cycles training tips water method Dec 31, 2025

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

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Consistency Without Desire daodejing lao tzu tao te ching taoism taoist philosophy taoist principles training cycles training tips video Dec 25, 2025

By Paul Cavel

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

Students often share with me their goals for training. IĀ can relate to theĀ honest intent that underscores these aspirations, especiallyĀ in regards to heali...

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13 Moons in Motion energy taoism training cycles training tips 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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Secrets of Taoism: How to Cultivate Qi neigong qi qigong tai chi taoism training cycles training tips video water method Sep 10, 2025

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...

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The Way of Blockages neigong qigong training cycles water method Feb 26, 2025

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By TTCS Instructor Jason Roberts

Over the last couple of years it has been pointed out that I have gained an annoying glitch in my swings, both in Energy Gates and in Paul’s Taoist Neigong set.

Energy Gates Qigong is one of my favourite sets and I have been studying it for around 20 years wit...

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