Ma Bu to Gong Bu: Transition Dynamics in Martial Arts The transition from Ma Bu (Horse Stance) to Gong Bu (Bow Stance) focuses on the interconnected elements of Qi (vital energy), power generation, speed, and the use of sound (vocalisation) to enhance movement. These stances and the transition between them are fundamental in many martial […]
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Why Injuries Happen During Training (and How to Prevent Them with TCM) Being active doesn’t guarantee injury-free training. Pushing your body without proper understanding can increase your risk. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique injury prevention and treatment perspective, focusing on internal balance and energy flow. The Liver-Gallbladder Connection to Tendons and Ligaments In
Autumn Eating According To Traditional Chinese Medicine: Balancing Yin, Yang, And The Five Elements Autumn is a season of transition, marked by cooling temperatures and a shift from the vibrant energy of summer to the more reflective and conserving energy of winter. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is associated with the Metal element. It
Temple Blog Anxiety and traditional chinese medicine What is anxiety based on TCM? Anxiety is a medical condition that causes persistent feelings of worry and uneasiness, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, and sweating. Everyone experiences temporary feelings of anxiety from time to time, which is a normal response to life’s
Temple Blog Meihua Quan, the unity of man and nature Meihua moves to generate Yang & Yin There is no limit and Meihua Quan. Meihua moves to generate Yang and Yin and still moves again. One movement and one stillness are the basis for each other, and the Yin and Yang are divided. The combination
Temple Blog Body’s Energy Cycle “O-ring” body’s energy cycle According to early acupuncture texts, the energy cycle begins with breathing, which is essential for the body’s energy cycle and ends with the colon or large intestines, which are related to excretion. The lung meridian final acupuncture point, LU 11, is located near the tip of the
Temple Blog What is Neigong 内功? Neigong 内功 translates as “Internal Skill”. It is the process by which one condition the physical body, cultivate the internal environment and elevate consciousness. Neigong 内功 is the most advanced and complete of the internal practices of Chinese Martial Arts. It is not a specific set of exercises or
Temple Blog Traditional Chinese health preservation exercises The internal organs have specific functions which are different from the whole body. For example, the spleen organ circulates the blood, controls the transformation of food and water, and relates to the limbs, mouth and muscles. Based on the five Elements theory, internal influence and restrictions exist, such
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Temple Blog Grey Hair can be an organ problem When it comes to having white hair, many people think it is a matter of getting older, but nowadays, there is more and more “less grey hair”!Even in high school, the white hair on some students’ heads is eye-catching, and some are even prone to hair
Temple Blog Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pregnancy part i Traditional chinese medicine Pregnancy The birth of life is a tremendous and magical process. After a woman becomes pregnant, she has to go through a gestation period of about 280 days, which is called “October pregnancy” in Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine believes that the Yin and