Qi Movement & Meditation Arts
The practice of Qigong, the skill of cultivating Qi, comprises a variety of movement arts & meditation practices with a wide range of applications & levels tailored to fit your needs. These practices of energetic self-management provide a balanced physical exercise regimen or quietude program that integrates mind, breath and spirit.
Eight Treasures Qigong: The old masters' 32 movements for energy up-liftment, the Eight Treasures is a fundamental whole body workout that dissolves blockages and restores our root energy. A standard pre-requisite for Tai Chi.
Crane Style Qigong: teaches us how to harmonise our subtle internal energy with the environment through a focus on breathing & internal Qi circulation. This gentle style promotes Qi refinement and increases lung capacity and self-healing power.
Harmony Style Tai Chi: a Taoist distillation of the popular Yang, Chen and Wu styles of Tai Chi Chuan, it embodies the same natural principles found in the Tao Teh Ching. Among its many benefits, the circular movement of Tai Chi enhances balance & gathers energy. Pre-requisite: Eight Treasures Qigong or equivalent.
Taoist meditation: easily accessible modern distillation of ancient natural meditation practice with great practical application for your health and well-being.
Cosmic Tour Ba Gua: Dynamic circular walking unites with different aspects of natural energy with this energising spiral dance. Great for outdoor practice.
Dao-In: an ancient system of energy adjustment including sitting, lying, twisting and stretching exercise, self-massage and meditation.