Some thoughts on change.
By Anna Price
Most mornings, before breakfast, I practice qigong. Every morning is the same but different.
Healing with Neigong: Growing a Younger Body
By Paul Cavel and Javi Martinez
In this talk, we discuss physical, energetic, emotional and mental healing
Real Bagua
In this video, you'll see the Eight Mother Palms clipped from a practise session in Spain.
A Gift From the Ancients: Why Train Daoist Arts?
By Paul Cavel and Mir Ali
Part Three in our three-part series on the Water Method
Origins of the Water Method & Sage Liu Hong Jie
By Paul Cavel and Mir Ali
Much of the documentation on Daoism has been destroyed, but the oral tradition has been preserved with the teachings being transmitted from master to student for millennia, to us in the present day.
What Defines Water Method Training
By Paul Cavel and Mir Ali
The Water Method is a soft approach to training that aims to release what's locked up inside of you
Following the Path of Least Resistance
By Paul Cavel
The Taoist Water Method applies the Rule of Thirds, following the path of least resistance, to heal from injury and trauma, grow your qi, and release all that holds you back from reaching your true potential.
Intent versus Awareness
By Paul Cavel
The Six Snakes of the body are practised in qigong, tai chi and bagua to hone your intent and develop your awareness.
Creating Neigong Weaves to Cultivate Qi & Manifest the Energies of the 5 Elements
By Paul Cavel
In this video, I meet with my friend and fellow Water Method teacher Jason Roberts to discuss how to practise to cultivate qi and manifest the energies of the Five Elements.
When Bend-and-Stretch & Lengthening Become One
By Paul Cavel
Bending-and-stretching and lengthening are two separate and refined streams of neigong.
Sitting for Meditation
By Paul Cavel
Classically Taoist Meditation was done while sitting in the Emperor’s position. In this video, I’ll show you how to sit in a chair for meditation.
In the Pursuit of Wu Wei
By Paul Cavel
Wu wei is often translated literally, based on the Chinese characters. But Water Method practitioners have a much different understanding of the Taoist concept of wu wei.
Qigong vs. Neigong: Which Is More Powerful?
By Paul Cavel and Javi Martinez
In this video, we answer the question: What is the difference between qigong and neigong?
Comment Les Arts Énergétiques Internes Renforcent Le Système Immunitaire
Auteur : Paul Cavel
Traduction : Xavier Bénard
Dans la tradition médicale chinoise et les pratiques de la tradition taoïste de l'eau, le qi ou énergie vitale circule dans les nombreux canaux et strates du corps.
The Tai Chi Space: How To Move In Tai Chi And Qi Gong
A Pictorial Guide of the 42 fundamental internal principles of Qi Gong and Tai Chi by Paul Cavel
French translation available as downloadable PDF
How Internal Energy Arts Boost Immune Function.
In Chinese medical theory and the Taoist Water tradition’s practices, qi or vital energy circulates through the many channels and layers of the body. External arts and modern exercise programmes were not designed to include protocols for directly working with the qi of the body.
Les Trois Niveaux De Pratique Dans Le Tai Chi Et Le Qi Gong.
Auteur : Paul Cavel
Traduction : Xavier Bénard
Beaucoup de gens méditent, mais, comme le fait remarquer mon professeur Bruce, cela ne vous dit pas vraiment ce qu'ils font. De même, la pratique du tai chi et du qi gong est en pleine croissance depuis un an, car l'accès aux enseignements n'a jamais été aussi facile - mais que faites-vous réellement ?
Heaven and Earth Qigong: Heal Your Body And Awaken Your Qi
Heaven and Earth Qigong is a self-healing practice that has a 3,000-year history, traditionally being reserved only for disciples.
Taoist Breathing: The Diaphragm Is the Engine
Breathing is one of the most direct and simple ways to gain access to your internal landscape, and encourage a calm, relaxed state in body and mind.
Tai chi and qigong for inner peace.
By Jackie Smith
When I first saw titles like this one, I thought, “Sign me up for some of that”!