The Chinese zodiac, also known as the shengxiao or “born resembling”, is a system that dates back to the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD). It is based on a twelve-year cycle, each year being represented by an animal sign. These signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
When I was a kid and Star Wars was the big thing, my interest was on fast spaceships, aliens, laser weapons and not to forget Wookies! I was not much interested in the force, nor in the cultures which might have influenced George Lucas to create it. This all changed when I started to practice Qigong.
Qigong for Beginners There are several effective ways how to start learning Qigong - the fascinating ancient practice with slow movements, still practices and meditations. Qigong practice helps you gain more energy, supports your health and wellbeing and...
Chinese New Year: The Year of the Water Tiger Welcome to 4720! “What?” someone might ask. The year 4720 in the Chinese calendar is the same as year 5782 in the Hebrew calendar, and 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. What constitutes a year and how to determine...
Qigong in Popular Culture: Star Wars’ the Force and Qi Star Wars and Qigong have quite some similarities! Not only did Star Wars creator George Lucas borrow the concept of Qi for his Force, he also shaped Luke Skywalker as kind of a Ren Xue hero. Let's have a...
Qigong Workshop: Kaixin Verse – A Shortcut to Opening the Heart We invite you to join Yuan Tze’s Living from the Heart workshop series Workshop Recordings now available! Click here for the replay of the complete Living from the Heart workshop series. The Kaixin...
Workshop: Living from the Heart – Learn to Cherish Get the Workshop Recordings Comprising six one-day workshops, Yuan Tze will help you dispel the unintentional ignorance that prevents us from accessing the treasures of the True Self and the wisdom that lies within....