Welcome to the final installment of this three-part exploration on how Tai Chi Qigong reduces stress and regulates emotions through TCM principles. In Parts 1 and 2, we examined the TCM view of emotions, key mechanisms of action, specific exercises, and how they regulate the Three Treasures. Today, we'll explore how these practices balance internal organs, harmonize Yin-Yang in daily life, and integrate mind, body, and spirit for lasting emotional wellbeing. Balancing the Internal Organs Tai … [Read more...]
How Tai Chi Qigong Strengthens Wei Chi (Defensive Chi)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wei Chi represents the body's defensive energy, acting as an invisible protective shield that circulates just beneath the skin and within the muscle layers. Essentially, it’s the body’s first line of defense against external pathogens, environmental influences, and energy blockages. The practice of Tai Chi Qigong strengthens Wei Chi through several key mechanisms: Energy Circulation: The Meridian Highway of Defensive Energy The slow, intentional … [Read more...]