Different forms of contemplative practices have been one of the key elements in Daoist tradition. This essay will appear in four parts dealing with:1. History and definition of contemplation in Daoist texts2. Contemplative practices and concept of body-mind3. Contemplation and dietary practices4. Contemplation and art of medicineIn these short essays I define contemplative practices, look historical relevance and how has it affected the development Chinese medicine and what does it has to do

If there was one thing that embodied the concept of the divine for the ancient Egyptian, it was transformation. That a thing can become another thing was the essence of Egyptian magic. The Afterlife books are filled with spells for transforming, for coming into being in other forms. The process of mummification, called beautifying in Egyptian, served to transform the corpse from rotting mortal remains into something of a cult statue, immune from decay, a form which enabled the deceased to live

Pushya NakshatraSep 25th, 2019 – Wednesday Today Star: Pushya (Today upto 08:53 am)Thithi: Ekadasi (Today upto 02:08 pm)Karanam: LeopardNithyaYoga: SivaFrom (3:21 Cancer to 16:40 Cancer) lies Pushya Nakshatra, ruled by Saturn and its presiding deity is Brihaspati, lord of sacred speech/ the priest to the Gods. Pushya Nakshatra‘s symbol is flower, a circle, an arrow, the udder of a cow.Tara was the wife of Brihaspathi, the teacher of God’s. She fell in love with Chandra ( Moon) and started

Other Native American sun dance symbols and meanings… Buffalo: The buffalo is a symbol of power, comfort , provision and plenty. Every piece of it was used, and one buffalo provided a tremendous amount of luxury. From meat to clothing, tools to essential

Practitioners have developed and refined Chinese massage, including the tui na and zhi ya traditions, for more than 4,000 years. These styles share similar techniques with Western massage but also take a Chinese medicine approach. You can find Chinese massage practitioners who specialize in more physical or more energetic healing modalities (depending on their particular type of training) to suit your unique needs and situation.What Is Chinese Massage?Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners

Being worried is completely normal – modern life is so busy and fast paced with concerning news constantly appearing in your feed. However, there are people who worry to the extreme extent. Their constant ‘what ifs’ make them feel out of control and

You may have found yourself wondering how a massage differs when administered at a spa versus in a clinical setting. After all, they both involve someone applying pressure to your body, right? Well, although they do share that similarity, there are many important distinctions between the two. It’s also essential to understand those differences for your own health and wellbeing.As you might have guessed, the key differences are mostly in the purpose of the massage, but also the reasons that a

The Eight Auspicious Buddhist Objects: If you wish to insure complete good fortune to all your household, you may want to display all eight auspicious objects together to seal your intent for good times and good fortune for your home and all who inhabit

Every time ancient Greece is mentioned, most people automatically think of democracy, the Olympic Games, mythology, philosophy, technology and various sciences such as mathematics and astronomy. It seems that very few are aware that the ancient Greeks were also superstitious, despite their logical thinking. This perhaps explains why it was the Greeks who shaped the system of astrology into its modern day form, even though the first organized system of astrology arose during the 2nd millennium

Tropical zodiac vs Sidereal zodiac, which one should astrologers use?First and foremost, it’s a personal choice. As with most techniques, I am a proponent of each person using what works for them. Essentially, however, I think the choice between the Tropical zodiac and Sidereal zodiac is a philosophical choice, rather than a technical choice between which one is more mathematically accurate.Many articles detail the technical differences between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal zodiacs, as

What is a medical massage?It’s becoming increasingly more common for the medical profession to incorporate massage therapy into a patient’s treatment plan, and is often prescribed by a doctor. This prescribed massage, referred to as a medical massage, is often prescribed by a physician and performed by a specialized therapist after an accident or chronic pain injury.Who performs a medical massage?A massage therapist must be a certified medical massage therapist in order to receive referrals