The historical source material spans more than three millennia. This period of time can be roughly divided into three social epochs:
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Category: Yang Sheng
What is the “Five Poison Month” ?
The fifth month of the lunar calendar was called the “Five Poison Month” by the ancients. In this month, the fifth, sixth, seventh, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, twenty-fifth, twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh days of the fifth month
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The Complete Analysis of Nei Jing Tu
The Relationship between Nei Jing Tu and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Taoism The book “Selected Cultural Relics” compiled by the Museum of Chinese Medical History contains a color-painted “Nei Jing Tu.” It is part of
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Wudang Yang Sheng Gong
Wudang Shan is a center of Daoism and Daoist cultivation. Many Masters came here to learn and study Daoist practices and health longevity arts. The nature and human in harmony is the highest principle and
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The Nine Qi 九炁
九炁 Nine Qi refer to the 三炁 three Qi of 玄 Xuan, 元 Yuan and 始 Shi that are born from 大羅天 Dai Luo Heaven. The three Qi of Xuan, Yuan, and Shi each generate
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What is 守庚申 Shou Geng Shen?
In Taoism, people believe that there are three Corpse-Spirits inside each one of us. On the days of Geng-Shen 庚申,one day of the 60 days cicle, the Corpse-Spirits will ascend to heaven and report on
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Tai Chi as a health exercise
Taiji Quan & Qi Gong bring body, mind and soul into harmony. Breathing, the heart, circulatory and nervous systems are regulated through regular practice. It increases concentration, general well-being and relaxes the body and mind.
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辟谷 Bi Gu & Daoist Fasting
A healthy diet and nuturing practices are the foundation of a long life. Ancient Daoists searched for a way to prolonging the life span to the extend of immortality. Simply put, different practices allow us
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Nei Gong & Meditation
Nei Gong is the name given to exercises that are practiced in silence. No means inside and gong means work. Nei Gong describes the “inner work”. Whether standing, sitting or lying down, we can cultivate
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