A Triad of Taoism: Exploring the mind, body and spirit through Taoist philosophical perspectives
April Woodward, Ho Law, Scott Buckler
Transpersonal Psychology Review 2020 DOI: 10.53841/bpstran.2020.22.2.58 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Chi Kung Ba Gua |
| Key points | Argues that Taoist philosophical perspectives, particularly through Chi Kung and Ba Gua practices, can enhance holistic wellbeing. The facilitators' extensive experience informs the integration of research and practical application. |
Abstract
This paper explores how Taoist (道子) philosophical perspectives could enhance holistic wellbeing, combining research and practical applications. Collectively the workshop facilitators have over a hundred years of experience in various Taoist practices, predominantly the martial arts, meditation and Chi Kung (气功). Specifically, the paper introduced core principles of Taoism as a precursor to applied practises of chi kung and Ba Gua (八卦).