The months of winter (November 7 - February 3) correspond to the Water phase and the Kidney. In this season the life in all things is hidden. The weather turns cold. It is a season of storage, quietude, and recuperation. Go to bed early and sleep late (until after the sun rises.) Keep … [Read more...] about Winter
Energizing the Organs (A Mindfulness Practice)
This is a powerful Taoist mindfulness exercise that will take about ten minutes to complete. You should find it deeply calming and restorative. I call it "Energizing the Organs". Begin with the "Three Mindful Alignments", aligning the three treasures of body, breath, and mind in the … [Read more...] about Energizing the Organs (A Mindfulness Practice)
The Three Mindful Alignments (Aligning in the Tao)
The "Three Mindful Alignments" refers to paying conscious attention to the "three treasures" of body, breath, and mind and aligning each of the treasures together in the Tao. Picture a tea carafe to represent the body. Add some hot water to represent our breath. Some tea leaves to … [Read more...] about The Three Mindful Alignments (Aligning in the Tao)
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Online Classes
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The Healing Promise of Qi
Unlocks the secrets of one of the most powerful of Chinese healing arts developed over millennia in China. Qigong is a set of techniques used to increase your vitality, longevity, and sexual potency as well as achieve and maintain optimal health and inner peace. Dr. Roger Jahnke clearly … [Read more...] about The Healing Promise of Qi
Tai Chi Chuan Integral 24 Form
1: Commencing 2: Part the Wild Horse's Mane: LEFT - RIGHT - LEFT 3: White Crane Spreads Its Wings 4: Brush Knee and Twist Step: RIGHT - LEFT - RIGHT 5: Playing the Pipa/Lute 6: Repulse and Step Back: RIGHT - LEFT - RIGtHT - LEFT - RIGtHT 7: Grasp the Bird's Tail - … [Read more...] about Tai Chi Chuan Integral 24 Form
Breath is the Key
Method 1: The “chill out” breathing technique 4-4-4-4: Inhale to a count of 4 quietly through your nose, filling the lowest part of your abdomen.Hold your breath for a count of 4.Exhale to a count of 4 through your mouth.Hold for a count of 4. Repeat at least three or four times. … [Read more...] about Breath is the Key
Seven Precious Gestures
Eight Pieces of Brocade
The Eight Pieces of Brocade is an easy to learn and practice form of medical qigong used for health restoration and enhancement. The exercise dates to the Song Dynasty (circa 1150 AD) and is also know as the Eight-Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements, and Baduanjin (八段錦). 1) Two … [Read more...] about Eight Pieces of Brocade
Tai Chi EASY
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Tai Chi EASY™ Qigong
Carefully developed by the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, Tai Chi EASY™ makes it easy, fun and beneficial right from the start. One is not required to devote years learning a traditional 108 movement martial arts form to enjoy the calming emotional and physical health … [Read more...] about Tai Chi EASY™ Qigong
Qigong in Garfield Park, South Pasadena
In light of the California health mandate and protecting ourselves and others, as well as flattening the curve, my classes are suspended for now. Please be well. Don’t panic. Breathe – Relax – Repeat. Reach out to me if you feel the need. Healthy regards, Mark. Qigong Tai Chi South … [Read more...] about Qigong in Garfield Park, South Pasadena
Nine Phases Qigong
Earth (jing) section — Focuses on the body; strengthens the jing (material basis for the physical body). Promotes energy to enjoy life and share joy with others. 1) Discover Qi — Forming the Ball of Qi 2) Gather Qi — Gathering Qi from Heaven and Earth 3) Circulate Qi — Inner … [Read more...] about Nine Phases Qigong
Qigong in Burbank
Life hard? Tai Chi EASY Qigong! Join us for Qigong/Tai Chi at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center. The fee for this group class is $10.00 per person. Class time is about 45-60 minutes. Appropriate for beginners. You are welcome to start at anytime. Please call … [Read more...] about Qigong in Burbank
Qigong Classes and Workshops
Qigong and Tai Chi combine movement, breath and focused mental intent to maximize one's innate ability for self-healing, increased vitality, and inner calm. These practices quickly benefit one in mind, body and spirit. Regular practice may reduce stress, build endurance, increase … [Read more...] about Qigong Classes and Workshops
A Simple Qigong Exercise
Qigong is the premier self help technique of Asian medicine. Here is a simple routine for maximizing Qi flow. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Do not lock your knees. Relax. Take a few deep breaths. Imagine that you are a tree with roots going deep into the earth … [Read more...] about A Simple Qigong Exercise
National Expert Meeting on Qigong & Tai Chi
The Consensus Report Through funding from the Archstone Foundation, the National Blueprint Office at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, the National Council on Aging, and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi convened an expert meeting in which the above Consensus … [Read more...] about National Expert Meeting on Qigong & Tai Chi
