Healing Tao USA | russelln | Activity https://healingtaousa.com/members/russelln/activity/ Activity feed for russelln. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:15 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0c4485fa3cb2b0134f8c05b430a014bc russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/page/2/#post-58782 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:45:11 -0400 Teacher Mark Rasmus talking about Chi Breathing.

]]> 1d9e8eb38d1cb664f87a89f4a9e75ff6 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/page/2/#post-58739 Tue, 14 May 2019 02:06:00 -0400

respect for this teacher but I do wonder about leaving as a goal – is there another story, interpretation perhaps, whereby the practitioners body mind becomes diamond-like while still here.  He may imply that this occurs.  Tantric texts suggest the practitioner gets worldly enjoyment and liberation together as a package deal.

]]> 580e5a8b37641c42bcd0f5a37b6fac86 russelln started the topic stem cells from fat tissue in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/stem-cells-from-fat-tissue/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:47:55 -0400 Video Published on Apr 26, 2019, interview of Lori Gregory and Dr. Kristin Comella, on regenerative medicine using a patient’s own stem cells taken from fat tissue.  Relocation of a person’s own cells to an area needing healing.  Legal proceedings against Dr. Kristin Comella are menti…[Read more]

]]> 09722c1a7c3b8f9588a364b79deb90d4 russelln started the topic stem cells from fat tissue in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/stem-cells-from-fat-tissue/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:47:55 -0400 Video Published on Apr 26, 2019, interview of Lori Gregory and Dr. Kristin Comella, on regenerative medicine using a patient’s own stem cells taken from fat tissue.  Relocation of a person’s own cells to an area needing healing.  Legal proceedings against Dr. Kristin Comella are menti…[Read more]

]]> a3308c4bd47217d10156f24cc5c8034b russelln replied to the topic video - Returning Your Eyes to the Natural State in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/video-returning-your-eyes-to-the-natural-state/#post-58615 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:32:23 -0400 another good one

]]> a0a197fb0f6c9141aa74a9b56c513a02 russelln replied to the topic First image of a Black Hole in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/first-image-of-a-black-hole/#post-58582 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:58:28 -0400 and part 2:

]]> 8b547470b47c4972ede25cff9a7201d0 russelln replied to the topic First image of a Black Hole in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/first-image-of-a-black-hole/#post-58581 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:57:23 -0400 Wal Thornhill on this:  Part 1

]]> 16a0f74fc47a08032ee9889e1ee45afe russelln started the topic video - Returning Your Eyes to the Natural State in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/video-returning-your-eyes-to-the-natural-state/ Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:11:22 -0400

]]> 1e2bc83fb938e8d7754221bde6c9d991 russelln replied to the topic "Elixir of immortality" found in China ancient tomb in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/elixir-of-immortality-found-in-china-ancient-tomb/#post-58496 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:49:49 -0400 Included this in a comment on YouTube video about Giza structure – see below.

the goo, immortality medicine like that found https://www.archaeology.org/news/7446-190301-china-elixir-of-life Granite and limestone. “Alternating layers of organic and non-organic materials inside the walls supposedly increase the orgone concentration inside the…[Read more]

]]> c3dcd8c89e91df26fa85e2a48ac6dfa8 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/page/2/#post-58388 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:28:51 -0400

]]> 54d3f81c01e6f126fba6d2df80c91cf5 russelln started the topic ROBERT SEPEHR video in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/robert-sepehr-video/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:37:56 -0400 Youtube:  Occult Secrets of Vril, Kundalini, Tantra, Esoteric Transmutation – ROBERT SEPEHR

 

]]> 5a34a69df5477df9c5d9b06aa3417ec2 russelln replied to the topic Measles Outbreak Cause: Cold Weather, Tourism, NOT Anti-Vaxxers in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/measles-outbreak-cause-cold-weather-tourism-not-anti-vaxxers/#post-58343 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 09:09:42 -0400 YouTube channel ‘Mango and Space Panther explore the universe’ has some recent video postings going through the studies cited by pharmaceutical companies – in one he (Mango) shows that the control groups are going down like flies, huge hits to health. The control groups, unvaccinated, placebo of some kind, are a mess.  He is suggesting this has…[Read more]

]]> da9917dafc99e8f519880d651f52b3c0 russelln replied to the topic Key to Longevity is Intermittent Fasting (12 hrs. daily, or once a week).Mercola in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/key-to-longevity-is-intermittent-fasting-12-hrs-daily-or-once-a-week-mercola/#post-58334 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:40:40 -0400 https://youtu.be/KtaEFhu6jKQ

]]> 4d4c33c06e7d1c0fdc304f7d7598c52f russelln started the topic recharge battery and heal video (Dr Jerry Tennant) in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/recharge-battery-and-heal-video-dr-jerry-tennant/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:29:26 -0400

The interesting bits for me were at the end talking about eye health – macular = stomach meridian and glaucoma = Liver meridian.  Shows benefit of recharging and balancing all phases/organ-bowel systems.

 

]]> 90ed7364eb8c206b90869185518337c5 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/page/2/#post-58265 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:54:18 -0400 PS Andrew McCart (senior instructor HT) video “Chi Packing Technique from Karate”

 

]]> 0148a82d2946d2f2fa68f316ab726273 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/#post-58264 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:28:47 -0400 Sources of info: chi kung fundamentals 3 and 4 for chi breathing and bone breathing.  The book Bone Marrow Nei Kung (Chia) has the detailed practices.  Squeezing is called bone compression.  The section is called Healthy Bones and is a health practice utilised for martial training. Coupling of alchemy is Kan and Li (fire and water interact via ta…[Read more]

]]> ab26d6e28a5be1eb3e840cb47b0d8a49 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/#post-58254 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:29:14 -0400 part of video on karate, Okinawa, talking about squeezing.  IMO very relevant to grounding and comfort in daily practice even if focus not on martial.  Helps overcome things like weakness in feet when not interested in, or unable to do, regular walks due to weather etc.  Also his advice on not wasting energy, just turn waist, is very helpful.  Thi…[Read more]

]]> 494b034fdff704826b22ec18967caff6 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/#post-58254 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:29:14 -0400 karate, Okinawa, talking about squeezing.  IMO very relevant to grounding and comfort in daily practice even if focus not on martial.  Helps overcome things like weakness in feet when not interested in, or unable to do, regular walks due to weather etc.  Also his advice on not wasting energy, just turn waist, is very helpful.  This is som…[Read more]

]]> 5488be147a5874e3b411e42f8ee3385d russelln replied to the topic The 'Chinese Pyramids' and the pole star in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/the-chinese-pyramids-and-the-pole-star/#post-57037 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:12:44 -0400 Ancient Architects YouTube channel video segment (starts at relevant part) re equator shift by 30 degrees https://youtu.be/eYfpu2sHZuo?t=487

]]> 7eca1cead8e827f9a18f8a59293bc2eb russelln replied to the topic wok on - the Hang in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/wok-on-the-hang/#post-53263 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:24:17 -0400

]]> 45e63bfb061bfab90db15ac1cbd3fc5f russelln replied to the topic Taoism & Cryptos vs. Confucianism & Over-Control in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/taoism-cryptos-vs-confucianism-over-control/#post-53081 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:50:13 -0400 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/china-social-credit-a-model-citizen-in-a-digital-dictatorship/10200278

Quote from that linked text:  “The Communist Party calls it “social credit” and says it will be fully operational by 2020.  Within years, an official Party outline claims, it will “allow the trustworthy to roam freely under heaven while m…[Read more]

]]> b8319eaeefb3d27052c4b52ee6d3dfcc russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/#post-53073 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 06:14:16 -0400 surrender into formless is good but is not a destination you can stay at unless you truly want merger and no return; ie it is not a very functional or creative state.  The front channel of return into form is called the functional channel.  Video of fusion and return in movie https://youtu.be/ohnkD-gjNVQ  It is a different goal to remain dee…[Read more]

]]> 73307c76c2eaf282195b6299809994a4 russelln started the topic helpful video - Andrew McCart channel in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/helpful-video-andrew-mccart-channel/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:47:29 -0400 this is a good short video on grounding remedy for energy flare-up.  Andrew is a HT instructor and his channel has some good tips on these practices.

Link https://youtu.be/YaPagJjwZgM

 

]]> 73307c76c2eaf282195b6299809994a4 russelln started the topic helpful video - Andrew McCart channel in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/helpful-video-andrew-mccart-channel/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:47:29 -0400 this is a good short video on grounding remedy for energy flare-up.  Andrew is a HT instructor and his channel has some good tips on these practices.

Link https://youtu.be/YaPagJjwZgM

 

]]> 73307c76c2eaf282195b6299809994a4 russelln started the topic helpful video - Andrew McCart channel in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/helpful-video-andrew-mccart-channel/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:47:29 -0400 this is a good short video on grounding remedy for energy flare-up.  Andrew is a HT instructor and his channel has some good tips on these practices.

Link https://youtu.be/YaPagJjwZgM

 

]]> 6ef388bc7c703ddfca8143649b54ca56 russelln replied to the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/#post-53066 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:39:36 -0400 in MW’s course the fundamentals 3 and 4 include standing in stillness mediations with internal chi breathing.  It is the same as Yiquan and Zhan Zhuang (jam jong) including the material of Lam Kam Chuen, which you mentioned recently.  In 5 phases, earth is centre.  These systems build the centre after warm ups – same as medical chi kung.  The cen…[Read more]

]]> 55a42619e0a19627beada1eb91891fdc russelln replied to the topic How Much Qigong To Do in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/how-much-qigong-to-do/#post-53062 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:02:33 -0400 then there is the need to refine and circulate the energy gathered via internal alchemy as well, very necessary to make sure power and virtue go together. It is true one can do small 10 minute refreshing sessions during the day to good effect but deep healing of old patterns does require a lot more, at least until a new inner equilibrium is…[Read more]

]]> fc79f7f34a2968791886c6ef945f8e08 russelln started the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:34:52 -0400 This is a link to video of teacher talking about his version of a well known martial art, starting from a part of the talk dealing with detachment, aka inner smile, and then going into yuan neutral power applications with no fixed concepts.  This was the point being made by martial arts reformer Wang Xiang Zhai.  The link  ht…[Read more]

]]> 516ca1195460209104a890401e0317df russelln started the topic martial ideas - relevant to daily practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/martial-ideas-relevant-to-daily-practice/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:34:52 -0400 This is a link to video of teacher talking about his version of a well known martial art, starting from a part of the talk dealing with detachment, aka inner smile, and then going into yuan neutral power applications with no fixed concepts.  This was the point being made by martial arts reformer Wang Xiang Zhai.  The l…[Read more]

]]> a03b80e2cfd9d38f3c1c8051e756840d russelln started the topic diet comments in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/diet-comments/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:04:55 -0400 Mango Thunderslice comments on soy boy talk.

https://youtu.be/dHOaQUTdpiM

]]> 2a6ba09cd412619f744db5e71b25b851 russelln started the topic Video by Richard Cassaro in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/video-by-richard-cassaro/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:45:22 -0400 The alchemy symbolism in monuments. 

 

]]> 2284c4e273b9dfb2e3239e9fa4bab6f8 russelln started the topic alchemy in Sumerian myths in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/alchemy-in-sumerian-myths/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:14:03 -0400 link http://www.gatewaystobabylon.com/religion/sumalch1.htm

 

]]> 21214a68e06cba3efa4901b5cf62c895 russelln started the topic crane variation in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/crane-variation/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:16:42 -0400 https://youtu.be/cMdu6FN727s

]]> ff98879bf2890cb5f768077a312ef245 russelln replied to the topic link to video xing and ming in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/link-to-video-xing-and-ming/#post-51866 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:46:41 -0400 last message crossed with preceding.  Equating surrender to balance and harmony, okay.  Neutral earth-centred, natural virtue.

]]> 887161dd7e7d9b4c9c0797d7483d6b9c russelln replied to the topic link to video xing and ming in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/link-to-video-xing-and-ming/#post-51865 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:21:29 -0400 Hua Ching Ni (Taoist author and teacher) in his I Ching book talks about the form/formless aspects of Tao and says if you attach yourself to the formless you remain outside the Way, because the Tao is also form.  So form/formless is a balance.  A lot of ‘just let go’ and advocating surrender is great but is favoring the formless, which may be n…[Read more]

]]> 5a66b358f12f6d774b0c700c44a877be russelln replied to the topic link to video xing and ming in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/link-to-video-xing-and-ming/#post-51854 Sat, 31 Mar 2018 23:28:37 -0400 yes, he is very traditional.  Glad I did not get too side-tracked with the traditional tai chi chuan martial track.  The last video I watched – he basically said full immersion in Chinese culture was required.  Compare that with the simple morning meditation in the linked video of M Chia – he whizzes through grounding, flexing, smiling, cr…[Read more]

]]> 12c52d0c65c7f5efaa0ae44acd2ba017 russelln started the topic link to video xing and ming in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/link-to-video-xing-and-ming/ Sat, 31 Mar 2018 10:09:03 -0400 video on limits of exercise/forms and importance of internal alchemy, attending to both.  MW covers it extensively, video just different words.  This teacher has some good videos.

https://youtu.be/jVseI1za9cA

 

]]> 3f3cad37ea5c1d3fd3c07f220c3f9ec7 russelln replied to the topic Newfound Human Organ Holds a 5th of Body's Fluid in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/newfound-human-organ-holds-a-5th-of-bodys-fluid/#post-51843 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 06:01:02 -0400 I saw this and thought it was just reinterpreting facia, but apparently not.

Link to pdf – another copy of article with pics.

https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnjYOzM2RjH8h5JmiyTaZNp7Twc2Bw

 

]]> 70eb68904bceda8ccb3ba67560f15e36 russelln replied to the topic 2018 Pole Shift, Electromagnetics and the Physical Body (channelled) in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/2018-pole-shift-electromagnetics-and-the-physical-body-channelled/#post-51751 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 05:17:29 -0400 just about everyone is considering earth changes as part of the climate change story – this sounds a lot like the global cooling, grand solar minimum, mini ice age one whereby sun gets quieter,  earth gets cooler on outside while more active in terms of volcanic activity etc on the inside.   The YouTube channel Adapt2030 tracks this possible s…[Read more]

]]> 240d58d3af467d74544a5feedc92fcf9 russelln replied to the topic Shifts in Mars-Male Venus-Female Archetypes Astrologically (Steven Forrest) in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/shifts-in-mars-male-venus-female-archetypes-astrologically-steven-forrest/#post-51748 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:12:58 -0400 in western astrology judgements were made by an assessment of the likely virtue or otherwise of planets moving through signs (dignities).  MW correct to mention the recent  over-emphasis on measuring angles of longitude.  Mars will be travelling from 18 March through Capricorn where traditionally he was thought to behave well (Mars exalted in Ca…[Read more]

]]> 86b41f2625fa935ed4fb4078f27bb136 russelln started the topic connecting to tree in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/connecting-to-tree/ Sun, 24 Dec 2017 08:31:29 -0400

]]> 23d6ac465c4f13a8a9feaf56a1534fac russelln replied to the topic Chakras vs 5 Elements in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/chakras-vs-5-elements/#post-51521 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:59:41 -0400 as the 5 phases get balanced enough for fusion to occur, this grows a more refined energy pearl which clears out the orbit, which has front and back points at various levels.  Fusion also allows coupling of fire and water and at higher levels.  It is necessary to acknowledge and allow the higher levels of fusion otherwise it becomes very f…[Read more]

]]> 7fac10ce4337123d987a2c64e3a21402 russelln started the topic EMDR book and practice in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/emdr-book-and-practice/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:11:00 -0400 https://www.innertraditions.com/emdr-and-the-universal-healing-tao.html

EMDR and the Universal Healing Tao
An Energy Psychology Approach to Overcoming Emotional Trauma
By (author) Doug Hilton
By (author) Mantak Chia

I found this practice useful.  Previously HT had a video dvd called “reprogramming” which was similar.  Basically a variation on t…[Read more]

]]> d6b4e62acada6d5aa1a04316a6459c20 russelln replied to the topic Winn: 8 Steps to Heal Eye Strain from Excess Computer use in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/winn-8-steps-to-heal-eye-strain-from-excess-computer-use/#post-51508 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:51:32 -0400 thanks Michael for the “8 Steps to Heal Eye Strain from Excess Computer use”.  Regarding number 7, sometimes I have needed something a bit more – and the exercise shown has helped.  Needs to be done carefully and with awareness of hands held behind head and at Ming Men balancing fire in head with water at kidneys or lower.  Even without the tw…[Read more]

]]> 5e8fe829ecfd0c2257b8fe49dc21e931 russelln started the topic keeping abreast of modern times in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/keeping-abreast-of-modern-times/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:16:20 -0400 In some circles it seems the fact that something gives you a tingle or a buzz is now described as Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response

Spurious meditation, but keeping abreast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6wTrBWyZK0

 

 

]]> d833fe05df56c8cb8fac64c419529493 russelln replied to the topic Ni Hua Ching: Purpose of Taoist work is in this world in the forum Philosophy https://healingtaousa.com/topic/ni-hua-ching-purpose-of-taoist-work-is-in-this-world/#post-51506 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:48:49 -0400 it is useful to use the I Ching when on the Taoist track, for ongoing adjustments.  I have the Hua-ching Ni one as well as the Karcher and Wilhelm.  The Hua-ching Ni one is called “The book of changes and the unchanging truth”.  It has shown me the mindset of a practicing Taoist deep in the tradition.  He is quite open and direct.  While it migh…[Read more]

]]> 02c1a1b82b1d28715162491d9fdfcc71 russelln started the topic what happens in Vagus in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/what-happens-in-vagus/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:53:51 -0400 …doesn’t have to stay in Vagus (nerve).  After practice – hands around throat, close to jaw, gently move to massage down along sides of windpipe.  Often has residual to release.  Recall reading some HT material on this but cannot recall where; as helpful to restore (parasympathetic) relaxation of body and nervous system.  Helpful to me.  Pic…[Read more]

]]> 65005ea79852aaeb5f56f73148ad0609 russelln started the topic what happens in Vagus in the forum Practice https://healingtaousa.com/topic/what-happens-in-vagus/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:53:51 -0400 …doesn’t have to stay in Vagus (nerve).  After practice – hands around throat, close to jaw, gently move to massage down along sides of windpipe.  Often has residual to release.  Recall reading some HT material on this but cannot recall where; as helpful to restore (parasympathetic) relaxation of body and nervous system.  Helpful to me.  Pic…[Read more]

]]> 397d52ca1995a3e8b094cfa48098b6b3 russelln started the topic pic of blue sky today after practice in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/pic-of-blue-sky-today-after-practice/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:34:18 -0400 P1000068

]]> 04c06f91bc4397dc92e265db1e773afb russelln replied to the topic already have free energy tech, just not for the masses in the forum General https://healingtaousa.com/topic/already-have-free-energy-tech-just-not-for-the-masses/#post-51448 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:45:21 -0400 Yes, I understand the various points you are making. I would just say that the higher levels of this practice still require a return to process polarised energies over and over so that the neutral Yuan force is real and powerful in the core, and you live more authentically in a body and all other levels.  That entails healing one’s Jing patterns…[Read more]

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