Author Archives: Wellbeing

Examples of Five Element Relationships

In each example, the circled grey element is the Kyo and is therefor seen as the cause of the illness rather than the symptom. Mother failing to nourish son. In this case, treatment would be to: – Providing that the … Continue reading

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Comparison of Zen Shiatsu and Five Element Theory

The central concept of Oriental Medicine is all physical disease is the result of disruption/obstruction in the flow of Qi (intrinsic energy). Zen Shiatsu   Zen Shiatsu operates on the theory/concept of Kyo and Jitsu within the meridian system of … Continue reading

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Arthritis relief through Qigong

About Arthritis Arthritis means “joint inflammation” and there are over 100 types including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Inflammation is one of the body’s natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain and stiffness. Prolonged, chronic, inflammation can … Continue reading

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Shiatsu in Hospitals – evidence of efficacy

In a film that was based on over 30,000 Shiatsu treatments in a number of Vienna hospitals, over a 15 year period, the following statements have been made by some of the doctors and clinicians who took part.   Doctor … Continue reading

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YIN YANG AND THE FIVE ELEMENT THEORY

The theories of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements were the discovered and developed by the ancient Chinese sages through empirical means by their prolonged observations of nature’s cycles and changes. The theory states that wood, fire, earth, metal, and water … Continue reading

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Taiji Shibashi (十八) Instructors course

This course is being provided by San Bao The Taiji Qigong Shibashi (十八) Instructors course (Certificated by the San Bao Martial Arts School) is designed to provide instructors with all the tools and information needed to teach the Shibashi as … Continue reading

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Taiji Shibashi Qigong Workshop – Glasgow/Lanarkshire

This course is being provided by San Bao The Tai Chi Chi Kung Shibashi (十八), or the eighteen postures of Tai Chi Chi Kung, is a set of Chi Kung exercises that utilise Tai Chi stances and adhere to the … Continue reading

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Women’s Self Defence Workshop – Glasgow

San Bao Martial Arts School (in conjunction with Pro Holistic) are running a self-defence workshop as a precursor/taster for our ten-week course. This is to enable participants to learn some self-defence techniques and to gain an insight into what they … Continue reading

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ENLARGING OUR SENSE OF THINGS

An ageing Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining and so, one morning, sent him for some salt.  When the apprentice returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of … Continue reading

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Insomnia

What is Insomnia? Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep and/or the ability to remain asleep for an adequate length of time to achieve quality rest. The results of insomnia are tiredness and fatigue that can negatively affect daily life. … Continue reading

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