Dr. Shin Lin: The Science of Qi
On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin. Shin Lin, PhD, is a world-renowned expert on Tai Chi and a 12th generation heir of Chen Style Tai Chi designated by Grandmaster Chen Zheng-Lei of China’s Chen Family Village, where Tai Chi originated. He is a longtime chair of biophysics at Johns Hopkins and professor of biological sciences and biomedical engineering at UCI, where his Laboratory for Mind-Body Signaling and Energy Research applies modern biophysical technol...
22 Mars 1h 3min
Mark Walsh: Embodiment Coaching
Mark helps individuals and organizations improve their performance and well-being through the mind-body connection. He has trained in martial arts, mindfulness, and various somatic disciplines. Mark has also taught and consulted in over 50 countries, including working with the UN and humanitarian projects in war zones. Mark has written several best-selling books - Embodiment: Moving Beyond Mindfulness; and has trained many embodiment coaches. He also hosts The Embodiment Coaching Podca...
9 Mars 52min
Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda: The Subtle Body in Tibetan Medicine; The Channels
Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda, Menpa TMD, MA Acu, LMT began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating with permission in 2004. With a foundation in multiple Asian healing systems she was encouraged by her root teacher, Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche to continue her Tibetan medical studies in India at the Chagpori Institute Clinic. Her published work on Tibetan healing modalities and Buddhism can be found on Academia or Research Gate websites. She founded the Sowa Birthing Method ™ ...
23 Feb 1h 31min
Joseph Houseal: The Inner Sensibility of Movement
Joseph Houseal is founder and director of Core of Culture, a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding intangible world heritage with an emphasis on endangered dance and movement traditions in the healing, meditation, and martial arts. After a decades-long international career as a dancer, choreographer, and director, including work as artistic director for singer Chaka Khan, Houseal began working with ancient Asian dance traditions and has spent the past 25 years workin...
9 Feb 57min
Naomi Worth: The Body as a Vehicle to Enlightenment
Naomi Worth is a scholar and practitioner of yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, and helped found the Contemplative Sciences Center. Naomi tells us about her time in Mysore studying Ashtanga yoga and her travels to Dharmsala to study with the Tibetan Buddhist community. She also shares her retreat experiences in the practice of Tibetan Yoga at Namdroling. She has written several papers on these topics including, The Body as a Vehicle to Enlightenment...
26 Jan 1h 13min
C. P. Ong: Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 2
C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He rece...
11 Jan 34min
C. P. Ong: The Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 1
C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He rec...
5 Jan 36min
Dr. Shin Lin: The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong
On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin. Dr Lin is Professor Emeritus, Developmental & Cell Biology School of Biological Sciences. He is also a Chen Tai Chi linage holder and lifetime practitioner. In his Laboratory Dr LIn studies changes in physiological functions and bioenergy levels associated with the ancient mind-body practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. The result of his studies, are used to formulate models to explain the beneficial effects of these practice...
14 Dec 20241h 8min
