Searching for the Ox

Buddhist Story: 10 Bulls The ten steps to realization of one’s true nature. An 0x-herder represents the seeker. The ox represents our true nature or the Ground of existence. We search for enlightenment. In this 12th century story by Chinese master Guo-an...

Why QiGong

Qi (chi) is the bioelectric energy which flows through our bodies and is controlled by the breath. [Thus, in the first lesson we learn is how to breath.] ‘Gong’ means ‘work’ Breath Work is instrumental in keeping the flow of fluids and energy through our body. What...

Abdominal Breathing: Take Charge

Our energy (chi) is controlled through our breathing and movement. The very first step back to heath is learning to breathe as we did when we were first born. Baby’s breathe with their abdomen; adults tend to breathe with their chest. This latter is inefficient and...