Lomi Lomi London

Lomi Lomi London Aloha and welcome to the world of Ancient Hawaiian Massage Art and Sound Therapy

Lomi Lomi Nui Hawaiian Massage is an unique flowing, vibrant and dynamic all body massage that can very quickly release the stresses and strains of modern living so we can find greater awareness and connection within our bodies

In Daoism, softness (柔 róu) and vulnerability (弱 ruò) are not weaknesses, they are among the highest forms of strategic ...
03/12/2025

In Daoism, softness (柔 róu) and vulnerability (弱 ruò) are not weaknesses, they are among the highest forms of strategic and spiritual power.

The Dao De Jing repeatedly presents them as superior to hardness and strength, precisely because they are unbeatable in the long run.
This is one of the most revolutionary and counter-intuitive ideas in Laozi’s philosophy.

The 2,500-year-old Dao De Jing, itself is an example, it survived by offering a timeless wisdom, being “soft” enough to find application in all sorts of situations.

Back in 2018, in the misty Wudang Mountains, I had the pleasure of meeting this jolly, old hermit. One of those heart-wa...
02/12/2025

Back in 2018, in the misty Wudang Mountains, I had the pleasure of meeting this jolly, old hermit. One of those heart-warming encounters that still makes me smile…

Winter Solstice marks the deepest point of Yin, the moment of utmost stillness, when extreme darkness naturally gives bi...
02/12/2025

Winter Solstice marks the deepest point of Yin, the moment of utmost stillness, when extreme darkness naturally gives birth to the first tender spark of Yang. It is the sacred return of light from within the womb of night, a cosmic turning point revered for thousands of years as nature’s great pause for rest, renewal, and inner rebirth.

Come wrap yourself in seasonal Qigong, release the old year with grace, and welcome the returning light from a place of deep calm and clarity with a wholesome gong bath.

Dec 20th, Saturday 2.30-4.30pm, £30
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To book email: daoslavo@gmail.com

Meditation mindset by Ch’an Master Xu Yun (1840-1959):Beyond meditation practice, there is attitude. A beginner must lea...
01/12/2025

Meditation mindset by Ch’an Master Xu Yun (1840-1959):

Beyond meditation practice, there is attitude.
A beginner must learn to cultivate what is called, “the poise of a dying man”.
What is this poise?
It is the poise of knowing what is important and what is not, and of being accepting and forgiving. Anyone who has ever been at the bedside of a dying man will understand this poise. What would the dying man do if someone were to insult him? Nothing. What would the dying man do if someone were to strike him?
Nothing.
As he lay there, would he scheme to become famous or wealthy?
No.
If someone who had once offended him were to ask him for his forgiveness would he not give it? Of course he would.
A dying man knows the pointlessness of enmity.
Hatred is always such a wretched feeling.
Who wishes to die feeling hatred in his heart?
No one.
The dying seek love and peace.

Better Sleep with Traditional Chinese MedicineSleep is universally acknowledged as essential, yet Western medicine and T...
23/11/2025

Better Sleep with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sleep is universally acknowledged as essential, yet Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach it through entirely different lenses and both have valuable insights to offer.

In TCM, sleep is far more than simple rest. It is the critical period when the body replenishes Blood and Yin (the deep nourishing, cooling, and restorative resources), anchors the Shen (consciousness), and allows Yang Qi (active, warming energy) to withdraw inward for renewal. When sleep repeatedly fails, TCM practitioners see it as one of the clearest warning signs that our health is out of balance.

Modern biomedical science describes sleep in neurological and physiological terms: the brain switches off conscious awareness so the glymphatic system can clear toxic waste, memories are consolidated, growth hormone is released, immune function is restored, and stress hormones are reset. Sleep is regulated by the circadian clock, which responds to light and darkness and by homeostatic sleep pressure. Insomnia is most often framed as hyperarousal, an overactive sympathetic nervous system, excessive cortisol, or orexin keeping the “wake switch” jammed on.

Interestingly, the interplay of light and darkness that drives the Western circadian model echoes the classic Yin-Yang dynamic of Eastern philosophy: night is peak Yin, the time when Yang must naturally recede. In practice, this means shifting from sympathetic “fight-or-flight” mode to parasympathetic “rest-and-digest,” while providing enough Blood and Yin to calm and ground the restless Shen.

If you’re ready to improve your sleep using the gentle, time-tested tools of TCM, my upcoming online Better Sleep workshop explores these principles in depth, with practical daily routines and personalised recommendations.

Find out more and register at www.slavo-mir.com or email daoslavo@gmail.com.
Sweet dreams are closer than you think.

🖼️: Monk in a Red Robe by Zhao Mengfu

As of the new moon just past, true winter has quietly arrived.We honour Mother Nature’s ancient rhythm rather than the G...
22/11/2025

As of the new moon just past, true winter has quietly arrived.
We honour Mother Nature’s ancient rhythm rather than the Gregorian calendar, which like so many structures born of the patriarchal era has drifted out of harmony with the living pulse of the earth.

During our qigong classes in Autumn we worked with the Metal element and the Lungs: learning to release, to forgive, to let grief soften into spacious stillness.
That gentle letting-go was preparing the ground for the deep stillness of Winter, the most yin time of the year, when Water elements rules.

Now we step more into Water based Qigong practices. This is the season to gather, to store, to allow life force to sink inward like a seed resting beneath frozen soil. When we can truly release the past, the mind settles, the waters become calm, and energy is preserved for the great rebirth of Spring.

If you would like to join us in recharging the innermost batteries, ready to emerge strong and vibrant when the Yang light returns we have three classes a week. All on zoom, some in person.

Monday & Saturday : 9am
Thursday: 7pm

For more details please DM or email: daoslavo@gmail.com

Today is the New Moon of the 10th lunar month, the first day of the Water Pig month (癸亥月) in the Yi Si (乙巳) Wood Snake y...
19/11/2025

Today is the New Moon of the 10th lunar month, the first day of the Water Pig month (癸亥月) in the Yi Si (乙巳) Wood Snake year.
This combination creates a very special and quite rare energetic signature.
We are entering the most Yin, most watery, darkest point of the entire year, the true “midnight of the year”.

In Daoist cosmology this is when Yang Qi is at its absolute minimum, hibernating deep in the Water.
Daoist texts call this kind of day a “Black Dragon Bathing” day, excellent for cleansing karma, ancestral healing, and internal cultivation, but not for starting external projects.

Scorpio in the West perfectly matches the Chinese Water Pig as both are about death/rebirth and transformation through crisis.

New Moon in Scorpio from the Western perspective is a potent lunar event that kicks off a fresh cycle focused on introspection, emotional rebirth, and shedding what no longer serves you. This isn’t your light-and-breezy New Moon; Scorpio’s intense water energy dives straight into the shadows, urging you to confront hidden truths, release old patterns, and alchemize pain into power.

Classical Daoist advice for this exact New Moon

🌑 Rest deeply. Sleep more than usual.
🌑 Avoid big decisions, contracts, or travel if possible (Water is too slippery).
🌑 Practise quiet sitting, meditation or gentle breath-work.
🌑 Light one stick of incense for your ancestors as today the “gate between worlds” is very thin, which corresponds to energetic Halloween
🌑 Take a salt bath or foot soak with mugwort (ai ye) to draw out old emotions.
🌑 Sexual energy is extremely potent so either abstain or practise conscious sexuality with a committed partner.
🌑 Eat black foods: black sesame, black beans, wood-ear mushroom, seaweed as they tonify Kidney Yin and Jing on this day.

🖼️: Creator: Moonassi  / Saying not same
34.8 x 27.3 cm, 한지에 먹 ink on paper, 2020

Your body doesn’t just “carry” your mind, it actively shapes it in real time.This is no longer just an interesting conce...
18/11/2025

Your body doesn’t just “carry” your mind, it actively shapes it in real time.
This is no longer just an interesting concept, it’s now solidly backed by neuroscience, trauma research, and clinical outcomes. That’s why somatic bodywork practices that directly engage the nervous system through the body like breathwork, touch, movement, qigong, etc. often produce deeper and faster shifts than talking alone, especially for trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.

Arts like Qigong were literally designed thousands of years ago to do exactly what modern trauma neuroscience is now rediscovering and more!

Qigong is one of the most sophisticated somatic practices on the planet for rewiring the nervous system from the bottom up. That’s why it often works deeper and faster than talking and why many people who’ve “tried everything” finally feel something shifting when they start a regular Qigong practice.

A few pics from a lovely walk around lake Geneva. Thank you for a lovely “follow the DAO” hoodie 🙏
17/11/2025

A few pics from a lovely walk around lake Geneva.
Thank you for a lovely “follow the DAO” hoodie 🙏

During this upcoming workshop we will explore how can we preserve energy of life by living simply and finding contentmen...
31/10/2025

During this upcoming workshop we will explore how can we preserve energy of life by living simply and finding contentment in ever changing world + the gong bath 🚀

November 22nd: 2.30-4.30pm £30
in Muswell Hill
Bookings: daoslavo@gmail.com

Breath is our gentle mantra, one we cherish with quiet delight. While many fill their hearts with the clamor of the worl...
28/10/2025

Breath is our gentle mantra, one we cherish with quiet delight. While many fill their hearts with the clamor of the world, the spiritual practitioner carries a subtle fragrance of peace, blooming from the depths of true inner silence.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition characterized by airflow obstruction and br...
27/10/2025

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition characterized by airflow obstruction and breathing difficulties.

In TCM, COPD is not defined as a single disease but is understood through patterns of disharmony, often involving the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys.

Acupuncture and medical qigong practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are therapies often used for COPD, aiming to address underlying imbalances like Lung qi deficiency, phlegm obstruction, and weakened respiratory function.

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