Staying Healthy In the Season of the Metal Element
All about staying healthy in the fall and the season of the Metal Element.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Aug 12
- 2 min
On Quieting the Mind and Doing the Work
How can you persist in your practice on those less than perfect days? The truth is, you just keep doing it.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jul 12
- 2 min
The Fire Element
Fire Element energy is the dominant energy of the summer season. Learn how to use this energy to stay healthy all year long.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jun 25
- 2 min
When You Don't Know What Else to Do
How to use mindfulness when you don't know what else to do.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Wood Element
Springtime is the season of the Wood Element. Learning to live in harmony with the element of a season sets you up for health all year long.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Mar 16
- 3 min
On Being Pliable
Learning to be mentally flexible is one of the most important ways in which Qigong can enhance our lives.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Feb 16
- 2 min
On Luck and Good Qi Flow
Can Qigong practice really make you luckier? It sounds crazy but yes. Read on to find out how.
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jan 5
- 3 min
The Water Element
A few months ago, I wrote a post on the Metal element and its predominance during the fall season. I love writing posts like this because...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Yin, Yang, and Seasonal Change
If you’ve ever taken my classes, you know that beyond just teaching Qigong patterns, I explain a lot of concepts from Chinese medicine...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
The Season of the Metal Element
Fall is in full swing, complete with falling leaves, pumpkins, and too much talk of politics. Everywhere you look around you, you can...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
On Managing Expectations
Real, meaningful change takes time and effort. There’s not a pill you can take, not a performance-enhancing outfit you can buy, not a...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Horary Clock
What is the horary clock and how does it help us understand how to manage our health?
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
What's New at Shaolin Wahnam Twin Cities?
The latest updates from Shaolin Wahnam Twin Cities!
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shaolinwahnamtc
- May 22, 2021
- 2 min
Eyes Open or Closed?
Another common question I get a lot from students just beginning their Qigong journey is whether or not their eyes should be open or...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
What Should I Practice?
What should I practice? Yes! Okay, that’s easily the worst answer I’ve ever given to a student’s question, but alas, this is such a...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
Practicing Qigong in Dark Times
I had a completely different blog post all queued up and ready to post, but much like so many happenings of the previous 12 months, the...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Dec 18, 2020
- 3 min
Internal Force in the Shaolin Arts
A special thanks goes out to the student who requested that I write this blog post. It allowed me to delve deeper into this special skill...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Finding Gratitude in 2020
Last year I wrote a post about discussing Shaolin training with family members over a holiday meal and how to be okay with them not...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
Put Crap In, Get Crap Out
Forgive me for stepping away for a bit. I was, like most of you, outside enjoying the summer. The shifting season allows me a little more...
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shaolinwahnamtc
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
All Healing Starts From the Heart
All healing starts from the heart. Almost a decade ago, in what seems like another world now, I had the privilege of attending a Qigong...
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