You lie awake at night because the pain in your lower back just won't stop. The MRI showed a herniated disc. The orthopedist said: "That's just how it is, you'll have to live with it." Physical therapy helped for a few weeks, but now everything is back to how it was. Painkillers have become a daily routine. Does this story sound familiar? You're not alone. Millions of people go through the same frustrating odyssey. But what if I told you that the herniated disc might not actu

Introduction Your neck tension has become chronic. The migraines keep coming back. Your doctor just shrugs, and you don't want to take painkillers permanently. Somewhere you've read that Asian massage techniques can help – but which one is right for you? In Berlin, there's a huge selection: Thai massage on every corner, Tuina-Anmo in TCM practices, and then there's the specialized Taidan massage. All three work with energy concepts, but the differences are bigger than you mig

Introduction You wake up in the morning, your back is tense, your mind already racing with to-dos—and somewhere you've read that Qi Gong could help. But what exactly is it? Do you need to be flexible? And how do you find a good class in Berlin? I hear these questions almost every week from people attending my classes for the first time. The good news: Qi Gong is much more accessible than most people think. In this article, I'll answer all the important questions beginners hav