The Deep Well Journal

Drawing from the deep well of Chinese medicine, movement traditions, and classical thought, this journal explores how ancient insights illuminate modern practice.

Articles translate the principles of traditional Chinese medicine into clear, practical understanding for movement teachers, Qigong practitioners, and anyone interested in how the body learns to regulate itself over time.

Foundations of Chinese Medicine for Movement Teachers

Qigong

What Is Qi? A Movement Teacher’s Explanation

Qi is one of the most important concepts in traditional Chinese medicine and Qigong practice. This article explains Qi clearly for movement teachers and practitioners, exploring the classical understanding of Qi and how it functions in the living body.

What Are Meridians? A Movement Teacher’s Explanation

Meridians are often misunderstood as invisible tubes carrying energy through the body. In Chinese medicine they are better understood as pathways of communication that coordinate movement, sensation, and regulation throughout the whole body.

What is Yin & Yang? A Movement Teacher's Explanation

Yin and Yang are often explained as simple opposites such as light and dark or active and passive. In classical Chinese medicine, however, they describe something deeper — the way change unfolds in nature and within the body. This article introduces Yin and Yang as a practical language for observing patterns of activity, rest, movement, and structure. Through examples drawn from daily life and movement practices such as Qigong, it explores how the body continually adjusts itself to changing conditions

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