Issue 54 - Tse Qigong Centre

1 Editorialwith Michael Tse.3 PO Box9 The System of Chen TaijiquanChen Taijiquan is a very old skill. The great masters whohave developed it are truly enlightened thinkers of greatability.By Glenn Gossling10 Dysmenorrhea & TCMDysmenorrhea is a problem suffered by many women allover the world. TCM identifies different types of thiscondition and attributes them to different types of Qistagnation.By Dr Shulan Tang11 Chinese Superstition and PhilosophyThe Chinese culture has many different superstitions. Fromthe same culture has developed some of the most profoundand useful philosophies. How can this be and is there arelationship between them.By Wo Dozi14 What is Fresh Air?When practising Qigong, getting enough fresh air is veryimportant. But what lengths should you go to to get freshair and when is it fresh enough?By Shin Kei15 The ChallengeA short story with a strong message.By Brian Haywood16 Jin Gang Walking GongA system of Qigong exercises that is good for circulationproblems.18 Happiness From a Different SourceMost people will admit that all they want to be is happy.But if everyone is after the same thing, why is it so hard tofind? Perhaps the answer to this lies in each of us, but wejust need to find it.By Kelsang Darjay28 Good QuestionHow do you ask a good question? This is an importantpoint, as good questions will get you the good answer thatyou are looking for.By Darryl Moy30 Book ReviewIntroducing the new book, Qigong Exercise TherapyBy Jessica Blackwell35 Instructor InsightA look at two instructors of the Tse Qigong Centre36 What is Taiji?Many of us think we know what Taiji is. However, though youmay think you know, you might be surprised when you find outwhat the true meaning is.By Wai Jing39 Shanghai DiaryThe first part of a regular series on the skills, people and culturein Shanghai today. Each issue the author will share with us hisexperiences in this famous Chinese city.By J. Reynolds Nelson40 Swimming Dragon part 4Swimming Dragon Gong from the Dayan (Wild Goose) QigongSystem is good for strengthening the kidneys and relievingbackache.By Michael Tse44 Dangers of External TrainingInternal and External training are very different. Why do weneed both and what is the difference?By Adam Wallace46 Feng Shui and the Main Entrance of your House part 2The entrance is the most important part of your house, as thisis where the energy comes in and shapes whether it is good ornot. What then makes a good entrance and what should youtry and avoid.By Michael TseCover Feature...Cover Feature...Cover Feature...22 Simple and Direct: The Principles of WingChunWing Chun is often touted as one of thesimplest forms of Kung Fu taught.However, when you start to study, youquickly find that it is not as easy as firstthought. Actually it is the principles ofWing Chun that are easy to understand,but doing them is much trickier, andactions speak louder than words.By Michael Tse26 The Art of Sticking HandsChi Sau or Sticking Hands is the most important aspect ofWing Chun training. How then do you develop this trainingand what should you do to improve yourself?By Grandmaster Ip ChunCover Feature...Cover Feature...Cover Feature...