I offer personalized instruction for individuals or small groups in a nurturing learning space or on Zoom. My focus is on creating the best learning approach for you! You will receive clear directions tailored to your specific situation. You will be able to make your tai chi and qigong postures a part of your self-care routine. When you practice on a consistent basis you will feel even more benefit. Just one or two postures during the day can help you feel calmer and more centered.
Qigong
These slow and gentle movements are very beneficial when you feel depleted, stressed or need to restore your sense of well-being. Instead of feeling scattered or tense, you will feel more peaceful and be more relaxed. The flowing movements with deep breathing are low impact and safe for all ages. Some of these movements focus attention on specific areas of your body. They include stretching and walking postures. Many of them can be modified for sitting. These postures are stand alone and can be done in any order and as your body needs.
These slow and gentle movements are very beneficial when you feel depleted, stressed or need to restore your sense of well-being. Instead of feeling scattered or tense, you will feel more peaceful and be more relaxed. The flowing movements with deep breathing are low impact and safe for all ages. Some of these movements focus attention on specific areas of your body. They include stretching and walking postures. Many of them can be modified for sitting. These postures are stand alone and can be done in any order and as your body needs.
Temple Qigong
The postures are strung together in a continuous flow. All 16 postures are typically done while standing, but some can be modified for sitting. Once learned, the continuous movements puts you into a deep state of relaxation while gently exercising your body.
The postures are strung together in a continuous flow. All 16 postures are typically done while standing, but some can be modified for sitting. Once learned, the continuous movements puts you into a deep state of relaxation while gently exercising your body.
Tai Chi Form (Guang Ping Yang Style)
If you are interested in approaching tai chi from a more in-depth level, this is for you! You will learn 64 postures strung together, which is referred to as a "form". When practiced on a regular basis this form circulates your energy in a very complete way to unify mind, body and spirit. It is often described as a "meditation in motion” or fluid meditation" which centers you in the present moment by calming your mind and body. You will feel more uplifted. These postures, like the other qigong postures, are inspired by movements and patterns in nature, including the movements of animals. This is reflected in the names of the postures we will study such as Wind Blows Through Lotus, Wave Hands Like Clouds, White Crane Spreads Its Wings and Wild Horse Flings Its Mane. Tai Chi Chuan was originally developed as a martial art, but has today become a practice for health and well-being as well as to support a meditative lifestyle. The philosophy of Tai Chi is based on Taoist belief.
If you are interested in approaching tai chi from a more in-depth level, this is for you! You will learn 64 postures strung together, which is referred to as a "form". When practiced on a regular basis this form circulates your energy in a very complete way to unify mind, body and spirit. It is often described as a "meditation in motion” or fluid meditation" which centers you in the present moment by calming your mind and body. You will feel more uplifted. These postures, like the other qigong postures, are inspired by movements and patterns in nature, including the movements of animals. This is reflected in the names of the postures we will study such as Wind Blows Through Lotus, Wave Hands Like Clouds, White Crane Spreads Its Wings and Wild Horse Flings Its Mane. Tai Chi Chuan was originally developed as a martial art, but has today become a practice for health and well-being as well as to support a meditative lifestyle. The philosophy of Tai Chi is based on Taoist belief.
Photos by Natasha Poppe.