Year of the Wood Snake
In 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Wednesday 29 January and lasts until the...
The return of the Master
After a 9-year absence it was an absolute joy to meet my master again. I believe his new title is Great Grandmaster...
De-stress: a daily 2-min exercise
Over Christmas I read an article outlining 22 two-minute tension relievers. A taiji teacher gave the example of turning the body....
At rest in the bamboo
A fond farewell to Master Milou, my taiji companion who found his resting place among these...
Return Of The Dragon 2024
Starting 10 February 2024, the Year of the Green Dragon brings opportunities and challenges – an ideal time for a...
Talking about Toyohari
In November 2023 I completed a two-year advanced training in Toyohari Japanese acupuncture in Amsterdam. My research project, along with...
Yangsheng: nourishing life
"Three parts medicine, seven parts nurturing health. Skill in treating is not as good as skill in nurturing health." Chinese...
Longevity: exercise to live to 100
My father was obsessed with health and self-preservation. He swam, cycled, played basketball, ping pong, tennis and golf and even...
