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Return Of The Dragon 2024
Starting 10 February 2024, the Year of the Green Dragon brings opportunities and challenges – an ideal time for a...
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Talking about Toyohari
In November 2023 I completed a two-year advanced training in Toyohari Japanese acupuncture in Amsterdam. My research project, along with...
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Yangsheng: nourishing life
"Three parts medicine, seven parts nurturing health. Skill in treating is not as good as skill in nurturing health." Chinese...
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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...
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Year of the Black Water Rabbit
                      In Chinese Astrology, the Rabbit symbolizes patience and luck,...
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Qigong for all seasons
What I love about Qigong and Taiji is their versatility. These internal energy practices can be performed alone or in a group,...
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Just One Thing: Taiji (Tai Chi)
          Try Tai Chi This week Dr Michael Mosley's great 15-minute program looks at the ‘science’ or research...
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Yi: where the fist meets the needle
Yi = intention (engaged awareness) Taijiquan = supreme ultimate fist Toyohari = East Asian needling technique Two seemingly contractory aspects are involved in practicing Taiji forms...
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Butternut Squash Soup
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins This delicious soup is warming and nourishing -...
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