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The 5 Facilitators of Healing: Part 3 healing neigong qigong rule of thirds tai chi trauma Nov 06, 2025

(Photo of Jackie Smith by Jub Davis, Scotland, 2021)

The Ultimate Healing Journey

By Paul Cavel

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In the world we live in, we never know what is coming around the corner — or out of the sky — as I was reminded back in 2011. I returned home after a teaching tour in Germany to learn tha...

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TTCS Water Method Training bagua gods qigong heaven & earth qigong medical qigong qigong tai chi taoist energy arts wu style tai chi yang style tai chi Oct 14, 2025

By Paul Cavel

 

This article covers:

  • How to start a personal practice
  • My five-year curriculum

 

How to Learn Taoist Energy Arts

Many people are surprised to learn that beginners learn almost exactly the same material as experienced practitioners. This may sound counterintuitive, but con...

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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: How to Cultivate Qi qi tai chi taoism 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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Release Tension & Tone Muscle, Without Weights bagua healing neigong qigong relaxation tai chi Jun 25, 2025

Stop lifting weights to tone your body! You can tone your muscles through the relaxation-based movement of qigong, tai chi and Circle Walking.

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