Ba Duan Jin: The Eight Brocades, a Beginner's Overview
A beginner-friendly overview of the Eight Brocades (Ba Duan Jin): its history, the eight traditional movements, and how to practice safely.
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Learn about traditional Chinese health philosophy, classical texts, movement, breathing, seasonal living, and everyday wellbeing.
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- Traditional Chinese WisdomClassical concepts, philosophy, and historical context.
- Movement & BreathingTai Chi, Qi Gong, Ba Duan Jin, and gentle relaxation.
- Seasonal LivingTraditionally described rhythms of food and everyday habits.
- Classical TextsBeginner introductions to foundational works like the Huangdi Neijing.
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An Introduction to Qi: The Traditional Concept of Vital Energy
What "qi" traditionally meant in Chinese wellness thought, how classical texts describe it, and how modern readers can understand the concept today.