For our next two shows, we are honored to share two conversations with a true master of Daoism and Qigong—Professor Wang Qingyu. Today’s discussion focuses on the unique features of Daoist medical philosophy, diagnosis and treatment.

Professor Wang Qingyu is recognized by the Chinese government as one of the outstanding masters of Daoist medicine, holding a lifetime appointment for research in the field of martial arts and the ancient science of nourishing life at the Sichuan Academy of Cultural Sciences. He is the lineage holder of the Jinjing (Tendon and Channel) School of Qigong.

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This week, we discuss the ancient awareness that physical disease (dis-ease) arises when the natural flow of the Heart is restricted. This happens when we entertain false beliefs about ourselves or others, and let these prejudices dominate our inner wisdom. When our Heart is functioning freely, we experience ease and feel connected to the people and environment around us.

Seen from this perspective, disease isn’t an enemy to be eradicated, but rather a sign in the material world pointing to opportunities to relax, open and live our life in a more whole and authentic way.

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