Nothing is Ever Just Black & White

Yin and Yang – a very old concept that has been studied for thousands of years by many cultures.

Every thing exists in a state of constant change, balance and relevance. What works at one moment, does not a moment later. What appears one way, is seen completely different from another perspective. Without the mind, there is no body. Daytime transforms into nighttime. And so the cycles continue.

Deep wisdom and lessons can be learned from such a simple law of nature.

Be well and stay healthy!

The 3 Treasures – Mind, Body & Spirit

The 3 Treasures – Mind, Body & Spirit

The most valuable things that we all possess. Without these 3, we have no family, no friends, no career, no big house, no internet.

We all need to take care of our own “treasures” before we can be of benefit to those around us. Breathe deeper, exercise more, eat better, and earn a good night’s sleep by being active and relieving stress during the day. Just sharing what has been known for a very long time; these are universal truths that are hard to debate.

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The 5 Phases of Life & Methods to Have Strong Joints

Today’s detailed discussion:
The 5 Phases of Life & Methods to Have Strong Joints

Would you wear a winter coat to the beach in July?
Or swim in freezing water in January?
Feed solid food to a newborn baby?
Eat Junk food when you have health issues in your latter years of life? Probably not, to most of these scenarios.

So why do so many people use high impact exercise methods, when they have weak or injured ankles, knees, hips and back?

Many people have no knowledge of the ancient 5 Element Theory which offers detail of what types of exercise, activities, nutrition, goals, etc. are relative to your age and physical conditions.

Low impact exercises from tai chi, yoga (qigong), and other similar methods offer many benefits for a wide range of individual ranging from seasoned athletes to those injured or rehabilitating from illness.

These exercises have passed the test of time. Yoga/qigong (origins in 3300-1500 BCE), Asian Martial Arts (origins of 4-5 century AD), Tai Chi (origins in 12th century AD). These practices have endured because they produce results for those that take them seriously.

Contact me if you need further help in getting more active.

Be well.

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Why I Share, What I Have Learned

I made my commitment many years ago to learn, study, practice and teach fitness and well-being. My education came from martial arts and various other Eastern methods rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I started when I was 16 years old and have never stopped since; 56 now.

I have written journals, produced educational graphics and co-authored a book. I blog often with a WordPress site, writing about the anatomical, physiological and mental benefits of mind and body training. Years back I started recording my classes and lectures, knowing that somewhere down the line, all of this information would be valuable to those who need and desire it.

My YouTube channel has almost 200 videos of FREE classes and other education videos. The goal all along has been to raise the awareness that Tai chi (a martial art), qigong (yoga at its root) and many other Eastern wellness methods, have proven the test of time for maintaining well-being. No gym, no mat, no membership, no special clothes or equipment. Just the individual and their engagement.

Weak or injured knees, back issues (strains & sciatica), stress & anxiety, asthma, arthritis, balance, poor posture – the list is endless. These are all issues that can be improved or overcome by those serious about learning about the mind, body & spirit connection.

When things get back to “normal” I will resume charging for my weekly follow along classes, private lessons and group lectures. Until then I will continue to offer my free online classes via YouTube and some on Facebook.

Be well and stay healthy!

Jim Moltzan

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A Method to Pursue Mind, Body & Spirit Harmony – The 8-Step Path

A Method to Pursue Mind, Body & Spirit Harmony – The 8-Step Path

A long-understood method of achieving harmony between one’s mind, body and spirit, is this 8-Step Path. It has its origin in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism but is highly relative to modern culture. The figure “8″ is important to understand that as the infinity circle, there is no beginning nor end to entering into this process. It is a journey of self-awareness that can be entered into at any point throughout one’s lifetime. Life is a challenge, and so is staying on this path of self-improvement. The reward is at the end of one’s journey, knowing that they have pursued a meaningful life with direction and purpose.

Spirituality and religion are often lumped together but have rather distinctly different meanings. So let’s look at spiritually more as a level of self-awareness, purpose and life direction and not necessarily a membership to any particular religion or belief system.

The graphic immediately below shows how the 8 are all interconnected. Below that are the brief descriptions of each of the 8 steps. This is by no means the only method to find this harmony of mind, body and spirit. It is a time-proven method that I have learned and have tried to cultivate for many years.

8-Step Path

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Qigong, tai chi, baguazhang, and yoga are not the only methods that can be used within this formula but have proven the test of time as methods to cultivate harmony of the mind, body and spirit. These exercise practices offer a wide spectrum of physical wellness benefits, stress relief as well as means of self-awareness. Not all teachers nor students practice these for the same goals.

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For more info, contact Jim Moltzan at info@mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119 or through my site at http://www.mindandbodyexercises.com

Jim

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Jim Moltzan started his martial arts training at the age of 16, starting with Korean martial arts and evolving into BaguaZhang, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Jim has been training, studying and teaching for almost 40 years effectively educating hundreds of students.

Master Instructor Jim Moltzan has trained with a diverse group of masters and high-level martial arts teachers of many different disciplines. Jim’s specialty is teaching exercises to improve chronic conditions, working with people of all ages, especially senior adults. Offering guidance and instruction, Jim has also worked with Parkinson Disease patients through Florida Hospital. Jim gives regular lectures as requested by AdventHealth (Florida Hospital) regarding the benefits of Eastern practices.

He is the author and graphic artist of numerous journals, graphic charts and study guides relative to the mind and body connection and how it relates to martial arts, fitness and self-improvement.

Jim continues his training and teaching in the Orlando, Florida area conducting classes, seminars and lectures as his schedule allows. He balances his teachings and businesses with his own personal cultivation and time spent with his wife and two college-age kids.