Meditation & Qigong

Wu Xing Qigong focuses on stimulating organ energy in the Liver, Spleen, Heart, Lungs and Kidneys. Exercises are designed to move the organ where it hangs at the spine and in the cavity.  Additional practices focus on safely building Qi pressure in the torso, similar to a well inflated tire which rolls smoothly and efficiently. 

Walking is one of our most primal movements. The ancients noticed that our health can be greatly enhanced by moving like specific animals, and in particular, how they walk.  Each "animal" in this set of exercises creates different waves of vibrations which tones our organ energy. This releases deep stress patterns, stimulates bone growth and aids in our lymphatic drainage.

The Ba Duan Jin exercises have stood the test of time because they are simple and effective.  These exercises support strong and rooted legs with suppleness in the waist, hips and shoulders.  It slowly lubricates all the major joints while supporting focus and awareness. There are many variations of these exercises but our set of eight are simple, direct and effective.

These 9 exercises from Hunyuan Qigong  align the practitioner with the universal energy which surrounds all of us.  It is a refined collection of ancient and powerful Taoist exercises which strengthen your connection to your body and mind.  Performed standing, it uses whole body movement, mind-intention and awareness of energy to soften hardness and raise our spirit. 

These exercises stimulate the bone and stem cell growth by gently exercising tendon and bone using stationary twists and deep breathing.  

Iron Shirt develops your energetic barrier, warding off pathogens and strengthening your innate force field. It is a challenging set of exercises which tone the frame,  increases energy and trains the will power.

This is set of tendon and Qi sensitivity exercises enhance palm and finger sensitivity while simultaneously stabilizing and opening  the 8 gland centers (chakras) and the left and right deep channels.  

This class is essential for body-workers and healers who use their hands to give and receive energy or for those with chronic hand pain.   

The Tian Gan or “Heavenly Stem” is essentially the central internal longitudinal axis or “stem” that passes through the body. It encompasses the body’s central core energy circuit which activates the spinal cord, brain and nervous system. 

The rhythmic movements “wring out” the spine, freeing up restrictions and blockages while activating the brain. This transforms the body on every level, producing coordinated graceful, movement, increased life force and a bright and radiant spirit.

It is the energy pressure in the Dantien that  grounds us. It allows for extreme swings in the bodymind to have a place to hold onto. If the pressure is low, we will become ill easily.  Like a tire on your car, if poorly inflated, you will have a poor and dangerous driving experience.  Or,  if the energy is too full and rigid, then something might explode or become dissonant like a loose guitar string. Dantien Qigong helps to re-inflate and re-balance your energy while keeping it moving.  It is a great way to recharge and refocus you mind and heart.  

The xing yi nei gong is a series of sixteen health and longevity exercises created by Wang Ji Wu, a famous martial artist and doctor of Chinese medicine. Wang, who lived to be over 100 years old, designed these exercises to prevent illness and improve health and to be an adjunct to martial arts training. These sixteen simple exercises work the body from head to toe, combining breathing with gentle yet precise movements.