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Peaks & Plateaus of Internal Arts Training (Part 1 of 2) bagua energy internal arts practice qigong tai chi training Jan 31, 2023

 By Paul Cavel

When training an exercise of any kind over a long period of time, reaching plateaus and temporarily struggling to overcome them is a common, ever-repeating event. Athletes the world over can attest to this fact. However, something more takes place in the realms of internal ar

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The Principle of Closing: Fulfilling the Need to Return qi qigong reduce stress relaxation release tension tai chi tantien taoism 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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Simple Wellness: Soft Living (Part 2 of 2) burnout reduce stress taoism water method wellness work/life balance Jan 07, 2023

 By Paul Cavel

In my previous post, we explore the term soft living—a work/life philosophy that creates balance and healthy boundaries to reduce stress and burnout, so you can discover and live your deeper purpose. Though modern in thought, the term soft living has characteristics which und

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Simple Wellness: Soft Living (Part 1 of 2) burnout reduce stress taoism water method work/life balance Jan 01, 2023

By Paul Cavel

Soft living, which rejects the notion that life has to be work-centered and approached as a competition, is gaining traction worldwide. Primarily Millennial advocates have taken a good look around and decided self-sacrifice to overcome endless trials and tribulations doesn’t lead to...

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The Principle of Thirds: How to Exercise Moderation (Part 2 of 2) 5 primary principles energy taoist principles Jul 25, 2022

 

By Paul Cavel

In my previous post, I introduced The Rule of Thirds — a primary principle of the Water Method that promotes the conservation of energy that leads to personal growth in body, mind and qi. Below I answer the question of why the Rule of Thirds is important to implement in our lives...

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