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There is an ancient martial arts phrase, when the student is ready the master will appear. Sounds pretty good, eh? You get so good that some ancient master pops out of the woodwork and passes along the sacred teaching! The truth of the matter, however is a wee bit different. In fact, the truth of [...]

Contrary to popular belief, Yoga is not merely a string of exercises which is practiced through various postures. It is a complete system set up to benefit the body, revitalize the mind and uplift the soul. For centuries now, Yoga has been a way of life and its exploding popularity is proof of the myriad [...]

Energy healing is something that many people could benefit from, yet so many people dismiss it and think that it is nonsense. They believe that they are better off seeking traditional care. While traditional medical attention has its place, there is also a place for natural care. Many people find more relief from natural treatments [...]

So what is Qi Density? It is the thickness of consistency of qi power energy that your body is able to emit on a regular basis. First lets talk about “Qi Density”. Density in this case is the ability to visualize and create an image of the effect that we are looking to create [...]

Chinese traditions and customs, some of them centuries old, have often mystified and enthralled many of us. The Chinese developed the arts of Tai Chi, Qigong and Kung Fu to preserve the well being of the person as a whole – to strengthen his body and sharpen his mind. Not surprisingly, they are also becoming [...]

The following is an excerpt from the book The Shaolin Workout by Sifu Shi Yan Ming Published by Rodale; May 2006;$29.95US/$39.95CAN; 1-59486-400-4 Copyright © 2006 Sifu Shi Yan Ming It’s most important to stay loose and relaxed in mind and body. To enjoy your life, you must be relaxed. When we were children, [...]