The Buzz is more than just a community centre; it is a vibrant hub that inspires residents across Yarrabilba and beyond to connect, grow, and thrive. The Buzz- powered by YMCA65 Basalt DriveYarrabilba The Buzz will be hosting classes at the facility initially every second Thursday at 11 am. Classes start...

Phoenix Moves In this performance, the opening movement is in Wuji stance with hands crossed in front of the lower Dantian.  This symbolises emptiness as we try to still the mind.  From there we begin Heaven and Earth Rotation as we form the ball in front in preparation for turning. When we perform Ward...

Shibashi Qigong, also known as Taiji Qigong Shibashi, is a gentle, flowing form of Qigong made up of 18 movements that combine elements of Tai Chi and Qigong. It can be practiced both standing and seated, making it accessible for people with varying levels of mobility or energy. In the seated version,...

Shibashi Set One So what do I mean by “Maybe” in the title of the post?  It’s like other areas of research when writing a post.  The content is implied.  No matter what is written, someone will have a different interpretation. Not being of Chinese origin and knowing next to nothing...

The Benefits of BaFa Wubu BaFa Wubu, often translated as the “Eight Methods and Five Steps,” is a traditional Chinese martial arts form that emphasizes fluidity, strength, and mindfulness. Practiced by martial artists of all skill levels, BaFa Wubu blends elements of physical movement, mental...

Unveiling the Story of Push Hands Push Hands, or Tui Shou in Mandarin is a fundamental training method among many Tai Chi disciplines.  It’s often practiced with a partner and is designed to develop sensitivity, balance, coordination, and martial applications within the framework of Tai Chi principles....

Qigong: A Time-Honored Path to Holistic Wellness Dating back over 3000 years, Qigong stands as a venerable pillar of Chinese health practices, weaving together breath control and physical movement to foster mental, emotional, and physical harmony. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Martial Arts,...

Grasping The Peacocks Tail Further to our series on Yang style Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan, Grasping The Peacocks Tail is a combination rather than a single move.  You may know the beginning as Grasp the Peacocks Tail, but in other circles it has a different name. Grasp the Sparrows Tail, Grasp the Birds...

Peng Jin – Your Qi Engine Peng Jin, is a comprehensive attribute that demands considerable time, dedication, and patience to cultivate within one’s physical structure. Once attained, it should persist consistently. “Don’t put power into the form let your inner strength arise from the form.” ...

Drawing The Bow To Shoot The Hawk Ba Duan Jin Qigong, as previously mentioned, is a well-known and widely practiced form of Qigong in China. This ancient set of exercises has been passed down through generations and is very popular. “Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk” follows on from our...

Ba Duan Jin, also known as the “Eight Pieces of Brocade” or “Eight Brocades,” is one of the most well-known and widely practiced forms of Qigong in China. It is an ancient set of exercises that has been passed down through generations and is popular for its simplicity, effectiveness,...

Eight Form – Kick With Heel The “Kick with Heel” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that involve executing a kicking action with the heel of the foot. It is a dynamic movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms. The...