Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form
Wu Style Tai Chi Mini-form for Hurt Bodies
Dragon-Tiger Qigong
Opening the Energy Gates of the Body
Longevity Breathing
Tai Chi Spine Stretch
Everyday Qigong
Qigong for Computer Users
Qigong with Old-Growth Trees Workshop
Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form
Tai Chi is practiced today by millions primarily for improved health
and vitality. The full name Tai Chi Chuan means 'supreme ultimate fist'
and alludes to it's martial arts beginnings.
Of the three major styles of Tai Chi (Yang, Chen and Wu), Wu style starts
with a soft (yin) energy and emphasizes the health aspect more.
The Wu style tai chi short form is a flowing sequence of 18 movements
that takes between three to five minutes to perform. Wu styles high stances
make it easier on westerners knees and has been called "the tai chi
for everyone."
Some of the common benefits people experience are improved balance and
flexibility, more spring in the joints, and overall relaxation of the
body, nerves and mind.
Wu style promotes mental calmness and the ability to let things go.
The Wu style is particularly good for lower back problems.
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Wu Style Tai Chi Mini-form for Hurt Bodies
This form was designed for people who need a more gentle approach for
their bodies. Thre are no turning and twisting movements making the form
suitable for people with knee problems and/or chronic body pains.
Taught in private lessons.
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What is Qigong?
Qigong is the centuries old movement art and practice of cultivating Chi
energy (also known as the vital force, prana, Ki,
Great Spirit, etc.). There are over 500 different
systems being practiced world wide, some which
emphasize healing, health, power, or martial arts.
These systems have withstood the test of time
as safe and effective methods of self cultivation.
Dragon-Tiger Qigong
 Dragon-Tiger
Qigong is a set of seven graceful, flowing movements that balance the
body physically and energetically.
By moving ones hands over specific pathways in the body, the practitioner
stimulates the acupuncture meridian lines (wei chi) that are right under
the skin.
It's gentle motions promote flexibility, balance and a quick sense of
increased energy. This over 2000 year old Buddhist qigong system traces
a history to the Shaolin Temple of China.
Today in China, it is used to. help chronic conditions such as arthritis,
fibromyalgia and even cancer. A great technique for releasing stagnant
energy!
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Opening the Energy Gates of the Body
The Opening the Energy Gates sequence consists of a standing meditation,
cloud hands, 3 swing exercises and the spine stretch.
The foundational practice taught is standing meditation where you learn
to physically align the body for maximum spring and energy flow. Learn
to use your body/mind to release and dissolve away blocked energy. This
practice improves one's "root" (connection to the earth) and
can clean out unwanted energies.
Through the cloud hands practice you learn to integrate the body in
movement for improved circulation, flexibility and coordination.
The 3 swing exercises energize the internal organs and more fully and
deeply open the joints. The spine stretch develops the ability to relax
and release the back muscles and vertebra.
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Longevity Breathing
Longevity Breathing is a Taoist circular breathing method that helps
to regain the natural cadence, vitality and softness of a babies breath.
Longevity Breathing is great for centering, quieting the mind and relaxing
deeper into your being. Learn breathing techniques that help massage and
tone the internal organs as you simultaneously release stress. Helpful
for folks with asthma-and can be done anytime...anywhere!
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The Tai Chi Spine Stretch
Come and experience an easy to learn, uncomplicated movement, great
for the health of your spine. The Tai Chi Spine Stretch gently increases
the flexibility, spring and openness of the vertebrae and back muscles.
Learn to feel and bring conscious, non-critical attention to both the
back (yang) and front (yin) sides of the vertebrae. As you learn to release
and open the vertebrae, energy is freed to circulate through the body.
Preventative, healing, and vitalizing, the Spine Stretch is suitable for
everyone, regardless of your range of motion.
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Everyday Qigong
Learn to use basic Qigong (energy development) alignment and awareness
practices in everyday activities such as sitting, standing, talking and
walking. Consciously keep your energy flowing and open while doing daily
activities. You will also learn the basics of the Qigong Standing and
Dissolving meditation and the Tai Chi Spine Stretch.
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Qigong For Computer Users
Learn how the ancient Chinese healing art of Qigong (energy
cultivation) can benefit the modern day computer user. You will learn
physical and energetic Qigong movements for alleviating common computer-related
ailments such as frayed nerves, eye strain, tense bodies and “the
monkey mind”. By bringing awareness to our posture, breathing and
the health of our being, we can consciously prevent or decrease computer
stress. You will take home some effective techniques that promote wellness
and comfort.
 Qigong with Old-Growth Trees Workshop
Learn the Standing and Dissolving Qigong technique with
the aid of 400+ year old Douglas Fir Giants! The process of consciously
dissolving blocked energy off the body will be taught. In classic Taoist
imagery this is known as "ice to water and water to gas." Learn
how to enhance any body/mind practice through connecting with trees.
We will focus on:
 The
Vertical Connection to Heaven and Earth
energies
how
to feel and release blocked energy
deep
relaxation
Structural
Alignments for efficient movement of Qi
Having
fun
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