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Abdominal breathing, often called diaphragmatic breathing, is a way of breathing which focuses on the rising of the abdomen on the in breath and the sinking of the abdomen on the outbreath. It is [...]

This exercise is beneficial for people who have:   Difficulty in feeling grounded – anxious Insomnia – mind can’t switch off at night Elevated blood pressure Poor breathing patterns [...]

Life is a balance between activity and rest, movement and stillness, work and leisure. In this modern era, it is often difficult to find balance in our lives. We tend to push our bodies too hard [...]

In this modern world the importance of finding time to clear our minds of our daily activities is becoming more important as the levels of stress rise in our lives. Meditation is not something [...]

The understanding of foods as having specific “energy” qualities is part of the principles of  East Asian Medicine. There is a saying that food is medicine and medicine is food. This highlights [...]

Qi Gong and Taoist exercises are based on the principles of yin and yang, which can be described simply as the elements of “fire” and “water” which bring life to the body. [...]

In a clinical setting we often see people with ongoing issues of muscle tension, tightness and an inability for the body to relax. Most of the time these conditions occur simply because of poor [...]

Herbal medicine is an integral part of East Asian Medicine, providing a powerful and very specific intervention in any disease process. Founded in the principles of Yin and Yang, herbs are placed [...]