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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Jan 1

Contemplate Dao De Jing Chapter 77: "Who can take their own superabundance and use it to serve all under heaven?" A profound question for selfless leadership! 🌌✨ #Daoism #Wisdom #Philosophy #Selflessness #Leadership

Dao De Jing 77 - The Way of Heaven

Who can take his own superabundance and therewith serve all under heaven?

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Jan 1

Explore the concept of Shen, its vital role in the mind and body, and the Daoist teachings of Bai Xin for purifying the Heart-Mind in our insightful article! 🧘‍♀️✨ #Daoism #Shen #InnerPeace #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth

Shen — the Mind

The article guides you through the definition of Shen, its role for our Mind and Body, as well as the old Daoist teachings of Bai Xin — the Purification of the Heart-Mind. Along with excerpts of old...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 31

Unlock the transformative effects of Qigong on your body and mind by selecting the right routines tailored to your goals and needs! 🌟🌿 #Qigong #Wellness #Mindfulness #EnergyHealing #Health

What is Qigong?

It is important to understand the effects of Qigong on the body and mind. Choosing the right Qigong routines and exercises for you based on your situation or goals is equally significant.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 31

The eight animal postures in Kalaripayattu are designed to mimic various animals' unique strengths and behaviours, they open up our marma points, enhancing our versatility, strength, and ag

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The Kalari Elephant Posture

The eight animal postures in Kalaripayattu are designed to mimic various animals' unique strengths and behaviours, they open up our marma points, enhancing our versatility, strength, and agility. This...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 31

Explore Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum), a fascinating herb with a rich history and numerous benefits that enhance many aspects of life! 🌿✨ #Herbs #Botanical #NaturalRemedies #Wellness #Aromatherapy

Woodruff [Galium Odoratum]

Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum), an intriguing botanical specimen with a rich historical background, boasts an array of remarkable advantages across various domains of human life.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 30

Ready to embark on your Taiji journey? Check out our comprehensive guide tailored for beginners and advanced practitioners alike! 🌟🥋 #Taiji #TaiChi #MartialArts #Wellness #Mindfulness

The Starting Guide for Taijiquan

Looking to start learning Taiji? Our official guide is designed for beginners and advanced practitioners.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 30

Dive into the essence of Soma and discover how to cultivate this vital energy for enhanced well-being in our latest article! 🌿✨ #Ayurveda #Soma #Wellness #Vitality #HolisticHealth

The Essence of Soma and how to Cultivate Soma

This article teaches all about and around Soma and how to cultivate it.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 29

Uncover the therapeutic potential of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), as scientific studies reveal its bioactive compounds and their benefits for human health! 🌼✨ #Herbs #Dandelion #NaturalRemedies #Health #Wellness https://www.sage.blue/golden-dandelion-honey-a-delicious-path-to-wellness-and-rest…

Dandelion [Taraxacum officinale]

In recent years, scientific studies have begun to once again unravel the remarkable therapeutic potential of dandelions, shedding light on their various bioactive compounds and their effects on human...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 29

Discover Chandra (चन्द्र), the Moon and deity of the Navagraha, symbolizing the gentle pull of life’s cycles within the cosmic web that influences humanity! 🌙✨ #Navagraha #Chandra #Astrology #CosmicInfluence #LifeCycles

Navagraha - Chandra - चन्द्र

The Navagraha hold the sky as a great net of influence over humanity. Chandra, both Moon and deity, is the gentle pull of life’s cycles.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 27

Discover "Parting the Horse's Mane" (马分鬃, Mǎ Fēn Zhōng), a classic Taijiquan movement that beautifully exemplifies the internal coordination of Yin and Yang! 🐎✨ #Taiji #TaiChi #MartialArts #Balance #Wellness

Taiji Basics: Parting the Horse's Mane

Parting the Horse's Mane – 马分鬃 (Mǎ Fēn Zhōng) is a classic movement in Taijiquan that intensely embodies the internal coordination of Yin and Yang.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 27

Master Cloud Hands Backward (後雲手, Hòu Yún Shǒu), the essential second movement in Taijiquan that enhances your practice and understanding! ☁️🥋 #Taiji #TaiChi #MartialArts #Mindfulness #Flow

Taiji Basics: Cloud Hands Backward

Cloud Hands Backward, also known in Chinese as 後雲手 (Hòu Yún Shǒu), is the second basic movement students usually learn when beginning Taijiquan.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 26

Dive into the essence of Wuji and Wujitu, where the state of nothingness prompts reflection on life's purpose and the destiny we are meant to fulfill! 🌌✨ #Taiji #Wuji #Wujitu #Philosophy #SelfDiscovery

Wuji and Wujitu

Within the profound state of nothingness, the foremost consideration revolves around an individual's life purpose, also referred to as the heavenly mandate—a destiny to be fulfilled.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 26

Experience the transformative power of Bagua Circle Walking Neigong, promoting health and spiritual connection through harmony, adaptability, and balance in tune with nature! 🌍🌿 #Bagua #Neigong #Wellness #Spirituality #Meditation

Bagua Circle Walking Meditation Explained in Detail

Circle walking is an internal art valued for its approach in promoting health and spiritual connection. It emphasises internal harmony, adaptability, and balance, mirroring nature's ebb and flow.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 25

Discover the Wudang Baduanjin Qigong, a unique adaptation of the Eight Pieces of Brocade, designed to harmonize your energy for enhanced health and spiritual growth! 🌄✨ #Qigong #Wellness #MartialArts #EnergyHealing #Spirituality

Wudang Baduanjin Qigong Tutorial

Wudang Baduanjin Qigong is a special form of the classic Eight Pieces of Brocade exercises, adapted to the spiritual and martial traditions of the Wudang Mountains, aiming to harmonize one's energy for...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 25

Reflect on Dao De Jing Chapter 79, which reminds us that after a bitter quarrel, some resentment will linger—what steps can we take to overcome it? 🤔✨ #Daoism #Wisdom #Philosophy #ConflictResolution #InnerPeace

Dao De Jing - Adherence to bond or covenant - chapter 79

After a bitter quarrel, some resentment must remain. What can one do about it?

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 24

Delve into the Yangming channel, where the interplay of dryness and dampness disrupts harmony, and discover methods to restore its essential coolness and descending functions! 🌊✨ #Daoism #Healing #TraditionalMedicine #EnergyBalance #Wellness

Yangming

Explore how the dynamics of dryness and dampness challenge the harmony of the Yangming channel, and the approaches to restore its fundamental coolness and descending functions.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 24

Explore Ziran, the essence of natural authenticity, alongside Tianran, representing nature’s pure manifestation—embracing spontaneity and harmony! 🌱✨ #Daoism #Nature #Authenticity #Spirituality #Wisdom

Ziran — Nature Unfolds

Ziran represents the natural, spontaneous, and authentic state of being, while Tianran embodies nature's unspoiled and unadulterated manifestation.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 23

The eight animal postures in Kalaripayattu are designed to mimic various animals' unique strengths and behaviours, they open up our marma points, enhancing our versatility, strength, and ag

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The Kalari Elephant Posture

The eight animal postures in Kalaripayattu are designed to mimic various animals' unique strengths and behaviours, they open up our marma points, enhancing our versatility, strength, and agility. This...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 23

Dao De Jing Chapter 80 teaches us that a small country with fewer people thrives without the need for machines that outpace human effort, valuing simplicity over speed. 🌍✨ #Daoism #Simplicity #Philosophy #Wisdom #InnerPeace

Dao De Jing - Chapter 80 - Standing Alone

A small country has fewer people. Though there are machines that can work ten to a hundred times faster than man, they are not needed.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 22

Unlock the essence of Taijiquan with "Parting the Horse's Mane" (马分鬃, Mǎ Fēn Zhōng), a classic movement that beautifully embodies the internal coordination of Yin and Yang! 🐎✨ #Taiji #TaiChi #MartialArts #YinYang #Wellness

Taiji Basics: Parting the Horse's Mane

Parting the Horse's Mane – 马分鬃 (Mǎ Fēn Zhōng) is a classic movement in Taijiquan that intensely embodies the internal coordination of Yin and Yang.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 22

Dive into the Comprehensive Guide to the Bagua System, where eight trigrams embody the balance of Yin and Yang, revealing deep connections to the elemental forces of Wuxing! 🌌✨ #Bagua #YinYang #Wuxing #Wisdom #Spirituality

Comprehensive Guide to the Bagua System

Explore the world of Bagua, where eight trigrams symbolise a humble balance of Yin and Yang, each representing a unique facet of existence. Discover their connections to the elemental forces of Wuxing.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 21

Explore the Heart-Kidney Axis in classical Chinese Medicine, where the Yin and Yang philosophy reveals how these vital organs harmonize body functions and maintain energy! 💖🌿 #Health #ChineseMedicine #Wellness #YinYang #VitalEnergy

Heart-Kidney Axis and the Central Channels

In classical Chinese Medicine, the complex relationship between the heart and kidney is rooted in the ancient philosophy of Yin and Yang. This philosophy provides insights into the body's harmonious functioning...

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 21

Reflect on Dao De Jing Chapter 80: "A small country with fewer people values simplicity over machines, reminding us that not everything fast is needed." 🌍✨ #Daoism #Simplicity #Wisdom #Philosophy #InnerPeace

Dao De Jing - Chapter 80 - Standing Alone

A small country has fewer people. Though there are machines that can work ten to a hundred times faster than man, they are not needed.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 20

Discover the delightful Lavender (Lavandula), a fragrant herb used in cosmetics and aromatherapy, packed with antioxidants and easy to grow! 🌸🌿 #Herbs #Lavender #Aromatherapy #NaturalBeauty #Gardening

Lavender

Lavender is a herb that has a nice smell and is used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is also rich in antioxidants and can be easily grown.

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Sage Blue @sageblue.bsky.social · Dec 20

Explore Chandra of the Navagraha, the Moon and deity, symbolizing the gentle pull of life's cycles within the cosmic web that influences humanity! 🌙✨ #Navagraha #Chandra #Astrology #CosmicInfluence #LifeCycles

Navagraha - Chandra - चन्द्र

The Navagraha hold the sky as a great net of influence over humanity. Chandra, both Moon and deity, is the gentle pull of life’s cycles.

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