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By Paul Cavel

 

This article covers:

  • How to start a personal practice
  • My five-year curriculum

 

How to Learn Taoist Energy Arts

Many people are surprised to learn that beginners learn almost exactly the same material as experienced practitioners. This may sound counterintuitive, but con...

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The Tai Chi Space: How To Move In Tai Chi And Qigong books qigong tai chi taoism training water method Oct 09, 2025

 

Foreword by Dr. Michael Mettner

“Metaphors, images and symbols are the language of our subconscious minds. They help to convey meaning to our consciousness and hence store in the memory quite easily and naturally. If they are chosen well, they are able to penetrate the deeper layers of our con...

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Weaving Neigong in Heaven & Earth Qigong breathing healing heaven & earth qigong neigong opening and closing pulsing taoist energy arts Oct 07, 2025

By Paul Cavel

The many threads and layers of neigong that can be activated and integrated in the Marriage of Heaven and Earth Qigong give practitioners a taste of what is possible from ongoing study of Taoist arts — without the complex choreography associated with other qigong sets, tai chi or ba...

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Secrets of Taoism: Healing with Neigong heaven & earth qigong neigong taoism training Sep 29, 2025

In this talk with Chris Cinnamon of Chicago Tai Chi, I discuss how to start a qigong and tai chi practice.

I discuss in-depth the 16 neigong and how Heaven and Earth Qigong bridges beginning to advanced training in the Water Method.

Start with Part 1

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Secrets of Taoism: How to Cultivate Qi qi tai chi taoism water method Sep 10, 2025

In this talk with Chris Cinnamon of Chicago Tai Chi, I discuss the Taoist Water Method, including how to:

* Develop your qi

* Open up and balance your body

* Avoid injury and maintain your practice over long periods of time.

I also discuss the difference between qigong and the 16 neigong as a...

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