Details on Proper Meditation Posture
There are a variety of postures used in Qigong meditation. Going forward we will be discussing the two most practical positions for...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Sep 18, 2020
- 4 min
How and Why Meditation Treats Anxiety Effectively
Anxiety isn’t just a bad feeling. Anxiety changes the structure and function of your brain. Chronic anxiety decreases the size of your...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
More Scientifically Proven Ways That Meditation Changes Your Brain
Just like people shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of something in return, you shouldn’t spend your time practicing meditation...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Sep 18, 2020
- 6 min
Taoism 101
Taoism (also spelt Daoism) is the original philosophical tradition of ancient China. It emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
Five Reasons to Practice Meditation
You shouldn’t meditate to gain something as a reward, just like you shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of getting something in...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
The Five Main Myths of Meditation
With more and more people starting a meditation practice, it is logical that certain untruths will begin to surface. Myths are to be...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 27, 2020
- 4 min
The History of Healing Sounds Qigong
We have a full two plus hour course on Healing Sounds over at our Qigong School, use the promotional code 50OFF to get 50% off (75$...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
What is a better source of energy, fat or carbohydrate?
One of the major benefits of switching your metabolism over to a “fat burner” as opposed to a “sugar burner” is that people often report...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 19, 2020
- 8 min
What is Qi: A Traditional Chinese and Modern Chemical Explanation
What is Qi? Central to the ancient Chinese world-view is the concept of Qi (pronounced chee). The traditional Chinese character used to...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 17, 2020
- 6 min
What is the Tao? Taoism 101
Taoism (also spelt Daoism) is the original philosophical tradition of ancient China. It emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 12, 2020
- 5 min
The History of Qigong Meditation for Health and Longevity
Introduction Medical qigong uses qigong exercises to modify or moderate chronic disease and injury. Qigong is one of the pillars of...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 7, 2020
- 6 min
Meditation 101
Meditation can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people. Some people view meditation from its aesthetic, visually appealing,...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 7, 2020
- 11 min
The Primal Origins of the Human Diet
Deep in the milky-way lies a barely detectable interstellar cloud that contains an 8-atom sugar called glycolaldehyde. This chemical may...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 7, 2020
- 4 min
What is Mindfulness?
This post discusses a brief overview on mindfulness and meditation. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Mindfulness means paying attention in a...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
Tea: Health Benefits and a Brief History
Please note: While herbal “teas” can be brewed from a variety of leaves, flowers, or roots, in this article we focus on tea leaves. Tea –...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 3, 2020
- 3 min
Five Common Myths About Meditation
With more and more people starting a meditation practice, it is logical that certain untruths will begin to surface. Myths are to be...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
Scientifically Proven Ways That Meditation Changes Your Brain
Just like people shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of something in return, you shouldn’t spend your time practicing meditation...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- May 28, 2020
- 4 min
How and Why Meditation Treats Anxiety Effectively
Anxiety isn’t just a bad feeling. Anxiety changes the structure and function of your brain. Chronic anxiety decreases the size of your...
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David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMP
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
How to make Meditating a habit
Tired of setting goals and not achieving them? When you know how to form a new habit, then you can turn success into a series of daily...
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