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What Are Chakras Anyway?
Here are the basics. Several books and articles are available on the subject of Chakras. In its purest form, the word Chakra originated from the ancient language known as Sanskrit and means “wheel of light.” Chakras are wheels or spirals of energy interacting with layers of energy fields that interact with our physical body. For…
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Let’s Make Ghee!
Ghee has been rightly identified as a food of the gods with a history dating back as far as 1500BCE. It has so many uses including ceremonial, medicinal, and nutritional. Among the law verses in India’s Dharmasutra, a code detailing religious and political requirements, ghee is referenced as a key element of religious rituals. It…
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Pro Active Cold & Flu Care
We hear a great deal about colds and cases of flu. With each year or season, new flu strains present themselves. Tragic stories tell of young children, elderly, and even healthy people falling victim to flu and flu-related illness. In most cases, colds and touches of flu can be overcome as long as the bugs are…
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Qigong – Low Back, Knees, & Hips
Qigong supports the whole body even when we focus on specific areas. The previous two blogs addressed the upper body and back. Though those were addressed our whole body benefits. Blood flow increases and Qi moves better as we practice regularly promoting overall well-being. The side benefits embrace so many, senses, balance, mental clarity, circulation, bodily functions, and…
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Qigong For The Back
This is the second installment on the series of blogs dedicated to Therapeutic Qigong. Practicing Qigong and Taiji promotes balance and wellness. Each part of this series addresses a specific region of the body. 36 movements make up the complete series of Therapeutic Qigong. Balance of our being is the result of proper nutrition, physical…
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Qigong For The Upper Body
This will begin a series of blogs dedicated to Therapeutic Qigong and its practice to promote balance and wellness in the daily life. Each blog in the series will address a specific region of the body. There are 36 movements in the form I’ll be sharing. Through the centuries Qigong has been taught in many…
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Frankincense and Myrrh For Today
I dedicate the following to my good friend and teacher Miles Coleman of Black Belt Herbs. He recently wrote of the following, prompting this blog entry. Thanks Miles! In the Christmas story, Three Wise Men offered gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. In honor of that, lets consider two of those gifts from a Traditional…
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Values of Therapeutic QiGong
QiGong (pronounced “Chi Gong”) combines physical movement and traditional therapy to help relieve illness and stress and prevent disease. This centuries old practice accelerates the whole body’s healing process, which leads to healthy living and longevity. The exercise-like movements are divided into several groups which focus on different parts of the body. It combines…
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What’s On Your Platter?
I recently watched Food, Inc. If you haven’t taken the time to watch it, you should. It’s undoubtedly an eye-opener and causes the viewer to ponder what they are eating. Rather than focus on all the thought provoking facts this film brought out, I leave that as the teaser for you to see for yourself.…