Ba Duan Jin – Eight pieces of brocades Ba Duan Jin is a set of qigong movements, thought to date back a thousand years.  Each of the stretching movements circulates internal Qi energy, throughout certain meridian channels, building on strength and flexibility as a whole-body exercise. The practise...

Benefits of “Opening The Chest” (Circling Arms) Shibashi was created for strengthening the back and the lower torso. It improves one’s general health and wellbeing. You will obtain more of the benefits by finding the time to practice at least one form daily. The main benefits of the...

Benefits of “Paint The Rainbow” The lao gong is a accupoint at the very centre of the  palm on either hand. The bai hui accupoint on top of your head in English terms is commonly known as the whorl. Towards the back of the skull where the hair “swirls”. Earth Qi energy is...

Benefits of “Opening the Chest” The benefits of this movement are similar to those of Commence covered previously. Adding to that, Opening the Chest will result in: The strengthening of that mind-body connection so participants are more aware of expansion and release, particularly in the wrists. Deeper...

The Lotus Qigong The Lotus form is a set of movements combining both Tai Chi and Qigong.  It connects 14 individual movements and explores a breathing technique. It is  gentle, it is flowing, and together forms a routine that promotes relaxation. It has been shown to improve general health...

Tai Chi techniques are tailored to you, to your personal needs and to your personal aims and targets. Tai Chi is done at your own pace – and as you breathe. Since it is tailored to how your body is working, you don’t worry so much that you’re getting it wrong! So, as you come to the final day we...

So many ailments and illnesses can reap the benefits of Tai Chi and meditation. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D), Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis, Heart Disease and Epilepsy are just a few. People with similar illnesses to those listed – and also those suffering from...

Tai Chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. You never need to force the movements, so they are not abrupt, thereby reducing the risk of injury. Movements are usually circular, fluid and tend to be yielding. You do not tense your muscles or structure but you keep loose and pliant....

As with all the exercises we do in our classes, it cannot be stressed more, that age and ability be considered. One should limit their range of movement to what their body can achieve. We do not expect you can lower yourself to the same positions as Master Wong. Which, by the way, is not something I...

Tai Chi bolsters stability, mobility and flexibility, keeping us mobile and readily available to move more easily. We train to build a quiet mind, to sustain concentration, thus making us aware and alert. If we can maintain a keen mind, we learn how to gather and use all our resources, making us more...

Tai Chi movements are slow and fluid while shifting body weight from one leg to the other. In conjunction with upper body movements, Tai Chi challenges balance. Reinforcing your coordination helps improve balance and reduces the frequency of falls. This assertion is supported by various research studies...

Tai Chi is a type of Qigong and if practiced correctly, you should learn to use Qigong breathing techniques – breathing energy methods. Qigong is the harnessing of energy through the skill of controlled breathing, meditation and movement exercises. We all know that we need to be in better health...