3 JIAOS (BODY SECTIONS) AND YOGIC GRANTHS According to Taoism, in the process of the creation of the human being and its various levels or layers, there also appear 3 Jiaos, clearly distinct parts or sections of the body. These do not refer to depth but to sections along the vertical axis. Essentially, this constitution must …
Everything you learn during our TCMYoga® training (including the Yin Yoga module) will not qualify you to practise as a Chinese medicine practitioner – which normally requires 3–4 years of study – but it will broaden your perspective on your own yoga practice and that of your students. Some …
WHAT ARE THE 3 TREASURES? IMPLICATIONS IN YOGA In our TCMYoga® training courses, we discuss Jing, Qi and Shen – Taoist concepts that help us understand the foundations of physical and spiritual health. In a nutshell: JING – This is the material substance necessary to be able to …
DIFFERENT LANGUAGES, THE SAME BODY: WHY LEARN ABOUT YOGA AND TCM? When we set out to integrate Yoga and Chinese Medicine, the first obstacle we encounter is the differences in language. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a Taoist background, the foundation of which is Yin …
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga in which poses are held statically, usually for between 2 and 5 minutes. This postural stillness allows the Chinese meridians to be stretched and helps to develop mindfulness. My own practice of Yin Yoga led me to realise that in …
JING En Medicina Tradicional China (MTC, TCM) los “Riñones” se encargan de almacenar la Esencial Original (Jing), es decir, nuestras reservas energéticas o lo que diríamos en lenguaje coloquial “nuestras pilas”. ENERGÍA HEREDADA + ADQUIRIDA Por un lado, los Riñones son el sustento de la Vida, la Raíz profunda donde …
INTRODUCTION Vajrasana, or the Diamond Pose, is a pose widely used in yoga and other spiritual disciplines such as Zen Buddhism and Islam. This pose is mentioned in classical texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and is the only one recommended after a meal, as it aids digestion. …
Una de las cuestiones que más me apasiona de integrar las medicinas orientales con el Yoga es la cuestión de los “centros o puntos energéticos”. Hoy en día mucha gente ha oído hablar de Chakras o centros energéticos mayores. Menos conocidos son los “marmas” procedentes de la Medicina Tradicional India …
TCM Yoga teaches how to stimulate acupuncture points through acupressure, Yin and Yang asanas, and self-massage using “Yoga Myofascial®” balls. The result is improved organ function and energy flow along the Chinese meridians. The SHU POINTS shown in the illustration are already mentioned in classical texts …
DO YOU KNOW HOW YOGA AND EASTERN MEDICINE (TCM AND AYURVEDA) CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION? The practice of yoga is a fantastic tool to be used as a complement to medical treatment (psychiatric or psychological) when someone is suffering from “depression”. That said, every case of depression is different, and not all cases have …