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Podcast: A Quest for Well-Being
Episode: A Whole-Body Approach To Balanced Living
Description: — The Chinese pattern theory says we must keep the body's subtle channels clear in order for qi— vital energy—to flow freely and unencumbered. We must take care to nourish the energy, cultivate it by not going over or under. This means not overdoing things: stressing, worrying, spending, eating, or exercising. It also means not underdoing things either: not giving enough attention to sleep, rest, play, meditation, or connecting with the people we love. The middle path, which is the Tao, keeps us balanced—not too tight, not too loose. Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Denise Wiesner — the author of ...