Rebecca D. Nie

Somatic healing has moved from the edges of the wellness world into clinical practice. A clear-eyed introduction to what the work actually is, what it is not, and how to begin.

Both Tai Chi and Qigong arose from the same ancient soil — but the practices take different shapes when they grow. A clear-eyed introduction for anyone deciding where to begin.

The meditation apps have done a real service. But there is a structural limit to what a solitary, mediated practice can sustain. Here is what a contemplative community offers that an app cannot.