The Universe in a Fingertip In Spring Forest Qigong, every person’s body is defined as a “Small Universe.” As Master Chunyi Lin says, “You were created in the image of the universe.” This is in keeping with the Taoist tradition and philosophy that gave birth to the practice of Qigong. Like so much of Spring […]
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The Five Elements The Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are the essential building blocks of life energy, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy. Each element represents a unique aspect of existence, and together, they form a dynamic system that reflects the natural rhythms of life. Achieving balance among these elements is viewed as key to
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Traveling the Road to the Small Universe If you are already familiar with Spring Forest Qigong, you know that Small Universe is one of the most important meditations we do. Master Lin recommends that his students and clients practice it every day. But why? For one, it is an easy way to open the body’s
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Winter Wellness: TCM Tips to Boost Kidney Energy & Vitality As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, you might feel a natural urge to slow down. According to nature’s rhythm, this is exactly what you should be doing. On the Chinese calendar, the transition into deep winter happens between November 22nd
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The Transition Energy of August By Master Chunyi Lin In life, as in nature, we have many peaks and valleys, bright days and dark ones. Life, like nature, it is always in the process of Transition and Transformation. Some happen very quickly and some very slowly. Some are predictable and others come on suddenly. Whether
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Renew Yourself, Renew Your Purpose These days, we hear a lot about “living a life of purpose.” In fact, a study by the Lovell Corporation found that the Millennial generation (those born between 1994 and 2001) “are driven more by purpose, passion, and impact” (Mercurio, Zach. huffpost.com 2017). They are on to something.
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Preparing Your Body for Winter: A TCM Guide to Nourishing Your Kidneys As winter approaches, nature shows us how to live wisely. The vibrant energy of plants, so visible in spring and summer, retreats deep into the earth. The roots store this life force, conserving it for the burst of growth to come. In Traditional
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Spiritual Growth in Winter Master Chunyi Lin This is a very powerful time for spiritual growth. At this time of year, the Yin energy comes to its peak so your spiritual energy is also becoming very, very strong at this time. This is a wonderfully beneficial time for focusing on opening your heart more fully
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Qigong Enhanced for the 21st Century Qigong Began as a Science and Remains a Science – the study of how everything in the universe works at its most basic, energetic level It all started over 5,000 years ago when Chinese scholars, studying the workings of the universe, first discovered and established the Eastern scientific principle that everything is
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The Way of Tea About Master Lin’s Favorite Teas Benefits of High Mountain Oolong & Green Tea Tea harvested in the high mountains. High Mountain Oolong and green tea contains medicinal factors known as “adaptogens,” which adapt our body’s vital functions to maintain a healthy state of equilibrium. The balancing effect
