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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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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…