The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation

However, what seems unique to me about our modern culture is the accelerated and pervasive pace at which we seem to be disconnected not just from nature, but from one another. I believe the pendulum has swung quite far in the direction of materialism and consumerism to the extent that there is a profound hollowing out of the spirit.

two lobes of the brain) to reopen the third eye.

That is the practice of embryonic breathing.

For example, the Dao is truthful and does not lie. However, we all lie and play tricks on each other.

If the practice or treatment is too aggressive, often the mind becomes chaotic, and the qi flows into the wrong path.

Second, there is the Chinese cultural worldview, which must affect this discussion.

Since there is no expectation, there is no satisfaction or disappointment. Therefore,

Dr. Yang’s other works on taijiquan and qigong theory and practice have led to significant positive changes in my own life over the past twelve years.

The Dao De Jing covers eight various qigong cultivations that include: A. Cultivating the physical body or physical life (regulating the body) (修身) (調身) B. Cultivating breathing (regulating the breathing) (修息) (調息) C. Cultivating the emotional mind (regulating the heart) (修心) (調心)