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Peaks & Plateaus of Internal Arts Training (Part 2 of 2) bagua energy internal arts qigong tai chi taoist principles training tips Feb 12, 2023

By Paul Cavel

In Part 1, we explored the peaks and plateaus in training both external and internal forms of exercises, and why you should not be discouraged when you recognize you have reached a plateau.

The Taoist Principle That Saves the Day

When you hit a plateau, that is the time when you m...

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The Principle of Closing: Fulfilling the Need to Return qi qigong reduce stress relaxation release tension tai chi tantien taoism taoist philosophy taoist principles Jan 15, 2023

 By Paul Cavel

In the manifest realm of duality, if there is an action, there is an equal and opposite reaction: an opening is followed by a closing, and the cycle repeats ad infinitum. In Taoism, the directive of all closing phases – both during practice and in life in general – is to let go and...

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The Principle of Separate and Combine bagua practice qigong tai chi taoist principles training Jul 25, 2022

 

By Paul Cavel

Separate and Combine is a Taoist principle for deep learning that has been used for millennia. The principle states that once a basic movement, set or form has been absorbed or established, the practitioner seeks to tease out the individual components before moving on to study that...

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Simple Wellness: Creating Internal Space guided practice qigong qigong exercise relaxation relaxation exercise training tips Jul 24, 2022

 By Paul Cavel

Many events in life close people down in some way or another, especially because repetitive, micro-tasks on devices have become standard practice. They can leave your body and mind feeling condensed, hard and tense, especially at the end of the day.

Learning how to make space in y...

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Simple Wellness: Release Eye Stress (Pt. 2) eye exercises guided practice headaches kwa squat qigong qigong exercise reduce stress relaxation exercise training tips Jul 24, 2022

 

By Paul Cavel

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Stress can lodge in various parts of the body, causing tensions that can eventually shape your daily routine and overall health. In this day-and-age, eye stress has become prominent due to the increase of screen time albeit for work or pleasure. This week we focus on ea...

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