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		<title>The Lower Dan Tian</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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The Dan Tian is a vital aspect of Qigong exercises. 
Where is the Middle and Lower Dan Tian?
Referring to areas on the body, the middle and lower dan tian are commonly focused upon during Qigong exercises. On the body, the middle dan tian area is just about 2 inches below the navel (generally located between [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Concept Of Qi</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Qi or chi is considered the essence or basic force of our universe. It is a traditional concept that took form in China, believed to have originated in a time well before common era. The exact time of its conception is unknown, as it is quite an ancient concept.
Most countries, if not all, in Eastern [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Postures in Qigong</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Qigong exercises involve a number of different movements, performed in a number of different postures. These postures can be categorized as the following:
Lying Down
Some Qigong exercises can be performed while lying down. The practitioner may be lying on their back, with their arms straight by their sides and legs straight. A pillow can be placed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Religious and Philosophical Categories of Qigong</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chinese Martial Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Martial Arts Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oriental Medicine]]></category>

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Qigong, as it is practiced in China, has been integrated into the popular religions and philosophies of the country. The following are the main categories:
Confucian Qigong
This type of Qigong has been heavily influenced by the philosophy of Confucianism. Practitioners aspire to develop a high level of morality and increase their intelligence.
Taoist Qigong
Another famous Chinese philosophy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Internal and External Qigong</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
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One way to categorize the exercises of Qigong is to distinguish them according to whether they are â€œhardâ€ or â€œsoftâ€. These terms can also be used interchangeably with â€œexternalâ€ or â€œinternalâ€. Both are effective in developing and maintaining the proper flow of qi in the body of an individual, however some believe that both should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Qigong Through History</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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The practice of Qigong has an extensive history in China. Even before 1953,Â  when Liu Gui-zheng coined the term Qigong in his paper, &#8220;The Practice On Qigong Therapy&#8221;, this type of therapeutic and meditative exercise had been practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years under other names such as Liandan, Jinggon, Daoyin, Xinggon, Xuangong, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More Information About Qigong</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/blog/oriental-medicine/qigong.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Qigong is an aspect of Chinese medicine that allows the practitioner to heal their body through breathing and movements or posture, by controlling and cultivating their qi (chi). The release of stress, the prevention of illness and disease, and physical fitness are results from performing these exercises. However, it is not simply an exercise of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Benefits of Qigong</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Qigong is a meditative technique that involves the cultivation of life energy, or life force, called â€œqiâ€. Also known as chi or ki (in Korean and Japanese), Qigong means breath work or skill. It has been practiced for thousands of years. It is unknown how it was developed or invented, but has appeared in several [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acupuncture</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Acupuncture is a form of therapy for the body that is similar to Tui Na. However, acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny pins on specific points of the body, rather than just massage or pressure. These points are related to the flow of chi, the life force in a person&#8217;s body.
Acupuncture in Chinese History
Acupuncture has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tui Na</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/blog/oriental-medicine/tuina.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Tui Na is believed to have been developed during the Shang Dynasty (1523-1027 BCE). The Shang Dynasty was also the time when an effective writing system was developed, which was essentially pictographic. Tui Na is one of the oldest types of healing medicines in the world, and was commonly practiced by oracles during the Shang [...]]]></description>
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