Qi Magazine № 56

A true understanding of Yin and Yang is crucial to making

your Taiji good. Within Chen Taiji each movement follows

these principles. However with Chen the way it is expressed

is different depending on whether it is the Old or New

Frame.

by Glenn Gossling

10 The Complexion and TCM

The condition of the complexion is not considered as an

illness. Yet it is an important sign of health for everyone as

the outside mirrors the condition of the inside.

by Dr. Shulan Tang

12 Lung Nourishing Gong

A continuation from last issue, more simple yet effective

sitting Qigong exercises that strengthen the lungs.

by Zhang Guang De

14 Stop, Look and Listen

Finding a good teacher is always difficult. But even when

you have the best teacher in the world, it does not guarantee

success. You then need to know how to go about learning.

by Darryl Moy

16 The Dao De Jing

The Dao De Jing is a very important book and one that has

shaped the Chinese culture for many centuries. Here we

translate and explain the first two chapters from the book

of Lao Zi.

translated by Wo Dozi

18 Tit Sin Kuen Pai - Hung Gar Iron Wire Boxing

The Hung Gar style of Southern Shaolin Gong Fu is one of

the best known. It is often seen as a hard external style,

however, traditional Chinese skills are all a balance of

internal & external. How is the softer side trained in Hung

Gar?

by Evert van der Meulen

27 The Great North-South Debate

Feng Shui has a great many principles and rules. Many

rely on the directions of the compass. But do the rules work

on both the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

by Derek Walters

28 Lan Shou in Ren Men

In Ren Men Park, there are many different martial arts

groups. Here we take a closer look at them, and some of

the other characters in the park.

by J. Reynolds Nelson

30 Instructor Insight

A look at two instructors of the Tse Qigong Centre.

35 Not just for Health

Nowadays, many people train in Qigong. Though the main

reason to do Qigong is for