No, Reiki is not an ancient healing art. So what is Reiki? As most people believe, Reiki is a system of using the bodies own natural energy to reduce stress and heal. But the practice of Reiki is not ancient. It was created in Japan in the early 1900s by Dr. Mikao Usiu. However, the […]
How to Master the Lotus Position
The Lotus position is held to be the ideal seated position in nearly every school of meditation. Depicted in the earliest texts of the spiritual traditions of Japan, China and India and even on the tombs walls of Ancient Egypt. It is a cross-legged sitting posture, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. A properly […]
8 Steps to Practice a Chakra Meditation
Do you know how to practice a chakra meditation? Here is a simple 8-step guide to practicing chakra meditation (And don’t miss the short video at the end of this article on How To Awaken Your Chakras). But first, what are chakras and what role does the chakra system play in our mental, physical, and emotional […]
Parkour: A New Kind of Movement Meditation?
Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one’s path by adapting one’s movements to the environment. From American Parkour: Requires consistent, disciplined training with an emphasis on functional strength, physical conditioning, balance, creativity, fluidity, control, precision, spatial awareness, and looking beyond the traditional use of objects. Movements typically include running, […]
What is Qigong? And How’s it Different to T’ai Chi?
Updated February 12, 2014. What is Qigong? (also spelled Ch’i Kung) Qigong is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi). Qigong practice leads to better health and vitality and […]