Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Qigong”
A few years ago when I asked an audience how many people did a meditation practice on a daily basis or knew what Reiki was – very few would raise their hands. I am pleasantly surprised to now observe more hands rising when I ask about meditation, or other ancient healing techniques (like Reiki). More people are seeking alternative healing …
Seven Key Principles of Ancient Hawaiian Healing Every culture has its own approach to living and healing. No matter your culture or ethnic background, you too will discover that your family genealogy had ancient techniques to support the whole of the person – body, mind and spirit. Before there were physicians, hospitals and healthcare professionals, there were healers. You can journey …
In the 1984 hit film, The Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) is injured in his fight against Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka). He’s brought back to the locker room and he’s lying supine in pain with the sage Karate master, Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita and gaining him a nomination for the Academy Award for …
My heart broke with the recent traumatic news from Parkland, Florida. The statistics alone are shocking. Over 170 schools in the United States have experienced similar situations since the Columbine High School shootings with 18 schools just this year. Now our children – the students – are seeking to elevate the discussion to seek some resolutions. They have planned several national walk out …
The 1970s were the rebirth of the Kung Fu film and it spread its way to the United States, marked by the success of Hong Kong films, The Chinese Connection (f/k/a The Big Boss) (1971) and Fists of Fury (1972). Both starred Bruce Lee who brought the Kung Fu film appeal to the States. This unique resurgence of Kung Fu …
Why do the various healing modalities such as Reiki, Acupuncture, Yoga, Meditation, Guided Imagery and others work with a person’s healing process? It is best understood through the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Remember your Autonomic Nervous System? If you do, then you know that your ANS is comprised of two specific systems: the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) and the Sympathetic …
