David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20203 minDetails on Proper Meditation PostureThere are a variety of postures used in Qigong meditation. Going forward we will be discussing the two most practical positions for...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20204 minHow and Why Meditation Treats Anxiety EffectivelyAnxiety isn’t just a bad feeling. Anxiety changes the structure and function of your brain. Chronic anxiety decreases the size of your...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20203 minMore Scientifically Proven Ways That Meditation Changes Your BrainJust like people shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of something in return, you shouldn’t spend your time practicing meditation...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20206 minTaoism 101Taoism (also spelt Daoism) is the original philosophical tradition of ancient China. It emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20203 minFive Reasons to Practice MeditationYou shouldn’t meditate to gain something as a reward, just like you shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of getting something in...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPSep 18, 20203 minThe Five Main Myths of MeditationWith more and more people starting a meditation practice, it is logical that certain untruths will begin to surface. Myths are to be...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 27, 20204 minThe History of Healing Sounds QigongWe 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$...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 19, 20202 minWhat 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...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 19, 20208 minWhat is Qi: A Traditional Chinese and Modern Chemical ExplanationWhat is Qi? Central to the ancient Chinese world-view is the concept of Qi (pronounced chee). The traditional Chinese character used to...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 17, 20206 minWhat is the Tao? Taoism 101Taoism (also spelt Daoism) is the original philosophical tradition of ancient China. It emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 12, 20205 minThe History of Qigong Meditation for Health and LongevityIntroduction Medical qigong uses qigong exercises to modify or moderate chronic disease and injury. Qigong is one of the pillars of...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 7, 20206 minMeditation 101Meditation can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people. Some people view meditation from its aesthetic, visually appealing,...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 7, 202011 minThe Primal Origins of the Human DietDeep in the milky-way lies a barely detectable interstellar cloud that contains an 8-atom sugar called glycolaldehyde. This chemical may...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 7, 20204 minWhat is Mindfulness?This post discusses a brief overview on mindfulness and meditation. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Mindfulness means paying attention in a...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 4, 20204 minTea: Health Benefits and a Brief HistoryPlease note: While herbal “teas” can be brewed from a variety of leaves, flowers, or roots, in this article we focus on tea leaves. Tea –...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 3, 20203 minFive Common Myths About MeditationWith more and more people starting a meditation practice, it is logical that certain untruths will begin to surface. Myths are to be...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPJun 2, 20203 minScientifically Proven Ways That Meditation Changes Your BrainJust like people shouldn’t give a gift with the expectation of something in return, you shouldn’t spend your time practicing meditation...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPMay 28, 20204 minHow and Why Meditation Treats Anxiety EffectivelyAnxiety isn’t just a bad feeling. Anxiety changes the structure and function of your brain. Chronic anxiety decreases the size of your...
David Hastings Lloyd R.Ac, R.TCMPMay 26, 20204 minHow to make Meditating a habitTired 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...