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Elizabeth Reninger holds Masters degrees in Sociology & Chinese Medicine, is a published poet, and has been exploring yoga ~ in its Buddhist, Taoist & Hindu forms ~ for more than twenty years. Please visit her website http://www.PurpleMistPoems.com
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Calling the Guru from Afar: Zen Master Thich Nhat HanhAn introduction to Dhyana Master Thich Nhat Hahn, who is offering teachings now (through October 2007) in North America
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Founder of Daoism, Laozi: the Ancient ChildWhat we know of Laozi's (Lao Tzu) life, and an exploration of his famous text, the Daode Jing.
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Beyond Time & Space: the Mind of DaoThis article is meant to be read in tandem with my "Major Events in the History of Daoism" piece. It presents aspects of the Daoist path which necessarily lie outside of conventionally-rendered "history."
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Major Events in the History of DaoismA brief introduction to the history of Daoism, articulating its major events. A great resource for practitioners of the Daoist arts of qigong, taiqi, Inner Alchemy and/or acupuncture!
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The Return of Christ: Is Maitreya in Our World Today?Has the Second Coming Of Christ already happened? Is Maitreya Buddha alive now on the planet? Some interesting food for thought ...
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for an Advanced Yoga PractitionerHere's a listing of great gift ideas for more advanced yoga asana practitioners ...
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Relief from Chronic Pain:Yoga, Qigong & Meditation PracticesChronic pain affects millions of people. Here are some resources drawn from the great eastern traditions of meditation, yoga & qigong, found to be very effective at decreasing or eliminating chronic pain.
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Gift Ideas for a BuddhistGift ideas for Buddhist practitioners.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas to Inspire & UpliftBooks, CD's, DVD's and more to inspire, uplift & delight your friends & family members.
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Heal Knee PainA therapeutic yoga asana sequence can be a great support for healing knee injuries of all sorts.
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Yoga Asana Sequence for Menstrual DisordersA sequence of Yoga asanas designed to relieve the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Relieve Back PainA sequence of yoga asanas to relieve back pain.
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Relieve MigrainesAn application of Iyengar Yoga to the treatment of migraine headaches.
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Alleviate InsomniaA sequence of yoga poses (asanas) to help you get to sleep!
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Alleviate SciaticaAlleviate sciatic pain with a sequence of Yoga asanas.
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Reverse Male ImpotenceA "best-kept secret" of Yoga is that an asana practice can dramatically improve ones sexual performance and enjoyment ...
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Yoga Asana Sequence to Alleviate High Blood PressureAn Iyengar Yoga asana sequence to alleviate high blood pressure (hypertension).
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How Does the Process of Enlightenment Transform the Physical Body?A comment on Walt Crocker's "The Heart-Shrine Relics Tour"
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More Great Gifts for Under $20 for Yoga NewbiesGreat holiday gift ideas for your yoga friends.
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Life is but a Dream: A Way Of LifeHow understanding the dream-like nature of reality can nourish compassion.
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Balance Your Energy with a Simple Qigong PracticeSome added instructions for a short clip of a Gaiam qigong DVD
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More On-Line Buddhist Audio TeachingsSome great Buddhist & Hindu Advaita teachings available online.
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Who Are We, Really, Really? T.V. And The World We Live InWho Are We, Really? A response to Gene Teglovic ...
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Top Meditation Instruction in Boulder, ColoradoShambhala, Longchen Nyingthig (Tibetan) and Ashtanga Vinyasa (body-based) forms of meditation instruction.
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Best Body-Workers in Boulder, ColoradoHere are three wonderful healers/body-workers, all located in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
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Qigong Practice, Masters & the Process of RepetitionThis essay explores "repetition" both within an individual's qigong practice, as well as repetition across time which creates qigong lineages.
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Introduction to QigongIn the wake of the historic Wudang Taoist Summit, here's an introduction to the ancient artform/spiritual practice of Qigong, which includes a listing of some of its many health benefits, as well as some simple practices that anyone can do.
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Shambhala Mountain Center: A Great Boulder Day-TripShambhala Mountain Center offers hiking, Yoga, the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya and more ... a great day-trip from Boulder!
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Trinity: The Three Levels of a Yoga or Qigong PracticeYoga and Qigong practice is traditionally spoken of as occurring on three levels: the outer, the inner & the secret. This article explores these three levels of practice.
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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Technology: The Yuen Method for Chronic Pain Management & ReliefAn introduction to Dr. Kam Yuen and his Yuen Method ~ one of the most successful modalities for chronic pain management & relief.
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The Magical Delicious Goji BerryGoji Berries (aka Lycium Berries or Wolfberries) are one of the elite tonics of the world ~ a supreme superfood whose qualities are almost magical. This article introduces the Goji Berry, and offers a suggestion on where to purchase some for yourself.
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Three Great Yoga VideosA review of the three yoga videos featured in the "Yoga With Richard Freeman" series. Beginners as well as more advanced practitioners will find deep support for their practice here!
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Zen: Gradual and Sudden Enlightenment?There is within the Zen tradition this question about whether enlightenment happens all-at-once (the Rinzai view) or is a more gradual process (the Soto view) ...
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A First Date Breakfast in Boulder, ColoradoGreat poetry, sunset from Lover's Hill Park, breakfast at Lucile's ... what could be finer?
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Boulder, Colorado: Consider Teahouses on Your First DateWondering where to go on that first date? How about a wonderful Tea House and a walk along Boulder Creek ...
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Yoga in Boulder, ColoradoBoulder has a rich & diverse Yoga scene. Here are some of it's best offerings ...
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The Inner Smile: A Meditation PracticeThe practice of the "Inner Smile" is one that is found in Hindu, Buddhist & Taoist traditions. This practice is a wonderful way to release anxiety, to balance the endocrine system, and to increase within you feelings of loving-kindness and compassion.
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What is Yoga? ~ Asana in the Context of the Six Yoga SystemIn the west, the term "yoga" is usually associated with the practice of Yoga asana - physical movements & poses. Yet asana is just a tiny slice of the entire "pie" that is the Yoga tradition.
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Circles & Spirals: The Center of a Yoga/Qigong PracticeEvery Yoga or Qigong practitioner at some point discovers that circluar or spiraling actions tend to augment or circulate (in a useful way) their energy/qi/life-force, while more linear or perpendicular actions tend to drain or decrease energy.
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Cultivate Peace, Joy & Clarity Through Walking MeditationWhat's wonderful about walking meditation is that it takes something that most of us do everyday, and transforms in such a way that it becomes a tool for becoming more awake, more conscious, more peaceful and clear.
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Polarity Processing: A Simple Yogic Tool for Getting "Un-Stuck"When you're feeling stuck in old emotional, mental or physical patterns, Polarity Processing is a simple & powerful tool ~ based firmly in yogic principles ~ that can help you get un-stuck.
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Seeing Nakedly: An Exploration of the Buddhist Tradition of Valid CognitionThis article introduces the Buddhist tradition of Valid Cognition (a form of Jnana Yoga), and explores the phenomenon know within this tradition as "seeing nakedly." It also presents a yogic description of the sense faculties.
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Through the Looking-Glass: Alice in Yoga-LandThere's a specific training, within Buddhist Yoga, which asks us to look upon the things of our world as being very similar to the reflections of objects as seen in a mirror ... In this article we explore this practice.
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Explorations of the Vijnanabhairava TantraThis is an exploration of a verse from the Vijnanabhairava Tantra, one of the most sublime of the yogic scriptures from the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.
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Distant Star, Approaching: A Qigong Visualization PracticeThis is a beautiful & powerful Taoist Meditation practice ...
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The Blissful Body of the Yogi(ni): Yidam Practice & Yoga AsanaThe Tibetan yogi Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche has said: "It is the blissful body of the yogi or yogini that is the true Deity." So what might this mean? And how, if at all, is it (or could it be) related to the practice of Yoga asana?
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Hugging a Tree & Seeing Subtle Bodies: Qigong PracticesTrees play an important role in Taoist practice: They serve as a metaphor for the human body, awakening to its natural state, and are also actually nourished by the "negative" energy of human beings.
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Meditation: Merging with the Formless TruthUsing a passage from the Mundaka Upanishad as a starting-point, this article introduces the practice of meditation.
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Theory of the KleshasIn Patanjali's "Yoga Sutras" the Yogic understanding of the origins of human suffering (and Liberation) is offered in the form of what is know as the "Theory of the Kleshas." This article is an introduction to the Theory of the Kleshas.
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Resurrecting Your Sexuality: Two Yoga/Qigong PracticesThe Taoist world-view is based largely upon an understanding of the flow of energy, within and outside of the human body, and includes an understanding of sexual energy which is far more sophisticated than anything produced by western culture ...
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True Offering: Asana Through the Eyes of the Vijnanabhairava Tantra"When one casts into the fire of supreme reality the five elements, the senses and their objects, the dualistic mind and even vacuity, then there is true offering to the Gods." Let's explore this verse ...
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Warm Sesame-Oil Massage: A Yummy Yogic Treat!A brief introduction to Ayurveda, and in particular the Vata Dosha, with symptoms of out-of-balance as well as balanced Vata, and prescriptions (including a warm sesame-oil massage) for balancing Vata.
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The Paradox of Opening & Closing: A Pair of QigongYoga PracticesBecoming aware of the vibratory nature of our bodymind, and learning how to gather, store and circulate energy (qi, prana, life-force) skillfully, is central to any yoga or qigong practice. Yet how exactly do we accomplish this?
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Find & Maintain Your Perfect Weight: The Yoga of Mindful EatingTwo relatively simple practices to help stabilize your weight at its "perfect" level, and make eating a more enjoyable experience.
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Through the Eyes of a Chinese Doctor: Feminist Theorization of the BodymindThis article uses principles of Taoist philosophy (the foundation of Chinese Medicine) as a lens through which to view specific debates within feminist theory.
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The Paradox of Prana & CittaOne of the fundamental principles of Yoga/Qigong practice is that "prana" (energy, life-force, qi) follows "citta" (mind, intention, focus). This article explores applications & paradoxes of this principle as it unfolds within a yoga/qigong practice.
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Yes, No, YesNo: The Yamas & NiyamasThis article explores the first two limbs (Yamas & Niyamas) of the Ashtanga (eight-limbed) Yoga system of Patanjali.
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Magic, Science & Poetry: The Alchemy of YogaWhat is science? What is magic? And how do these two, in combination with one other "secret" ingredient, allow a Yoga practice to become "alchemical"?
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Mesothelioma: A Full Spectrum ExaminationAn overview of Mesothelioma, including traditional & complimentary diagnostic & treatment options.
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Tying Up Loose Ends: Topology Swallows Quantum ComputingAn introduction to topological quantum computing, with an eye to its applications to (and rooting in) yoga practice & the art/science of alchemy.