Qi Gong at the Evergreen Centre
Classes are being held at Evergreen Seniors Centre on Monday and Thursday mornings. These classes emphasize the Qi Gong set know as, "Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice" (Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa). This is a Qi Gong form that integrates East and West in a series of gentle exercises designed to maintain and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self-massage and meditation. The movements are easy to learn and perform and can provide a lifetime of benefit.
The Thursday morning classes are for students who are familiar with the 'Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice.' This class will explore the movements and Qi Gong principles with greater detail to help develop a daily practice. Please note: both classes are open to non-members as well as members of the Wellingtion Seniors Association (WSA).
Qi Gong I
Mondays, April 6 to June 29, 2009
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
WSA Member: $55.26 Non-member: $61.79
Qi Gong II
Thursdays, April 9 to June 25, 2009
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
WSA Member: $45 Non-member: $52.34
To register, please contact Evergreen directly: 823-1291 or use the City of Guelph's online registration site using course number 100476 for the Monday sessions and course number 100118 for the Thursday sessions.
Qi Gong Classes St. Andrew's Church
I will be holding two series of Qigong classes at St. Andrew's Church (161 Norfolk St.) on Thursday evenings, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. These will focus on two classical forms, the Five Animals Play(Wu Qin Xi) and the Eight Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin). The Five Animals is composed of movements that represent five animals, tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. The sequence is a dynamic set and is rooted in the Chinese theory of the five phases. The Eight Silk Brocades is a series of eight movements said to make the body supple, yet strong, like silk. It has its roots in the theories of Yin & Yang and the Eight Trigrams.
Five Animals Qigong
April 2nd to May 28th, 2009
7:30 - 8:30pm
$88/$77 for students
Register for both series for $108
Eight Silk Brocades
June 4th to 25th, 2009
7:30 - 8:30pm
$44 / $38 for students
Register for both series for $108
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Xingyi & Bagua Classes
Xingyi & Bagua are two internal styles of martial arts with unique and complementary characteristics
Xingyi is known for its direct economical techniques and straight-line movements. Bagua training, in contrast, focuses on circle walking and using turns and circular movements within its techniques.
The classes cover Hebei style Xingyi and Magui style Bagua. Both styles train the use of 'full body power' to build internal qi and execute effective techniques.
Weekend seminars are taught by head instructor Andrea Falk twice a year; late January and late May/early June. Andrea is one of Canada's foremost professional Wushu instructors as well as translator and publisher of books on Xingyi & Bagua.
More info on Andrea Falk and on the North American Magui Bagua Association.
The next weekend seminar is scheduled for late January 2010 - dates to be finalized.
Xingyi is known for its direct economical techniques and straight-line movements. Bagua training, in contrast, focuses on circle walking and using turns and circular movements within its techniques.
The classes cover Hebei style Xingyi and Magui style Bagua. Both styles train the use of 'full body power' to build internal qi and execute effective techniques.
Weekend seminars are taught by head instructor Andrea Falk twice a year; late January and late May/early June. Andrea is one of Canada's foremost professional Wushu instructors as well as translator and publisher of books on Xingyi & Bagua.
More info on Andrea Falk and on the North American Magui Bagua Association.
The next weekend seminar is scheduled for late January 2010 - dates to be finalized.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Taiji Classes
I teach Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). Chen style is the oldest style of taiji and combines slow smooth movements with fast, explosive bursts.
I teach the lineage as taught by Chen Zhenglei, one of the current standard bearers of Chen Taiji.
I was taught Taiji with a focus on building a solid foundation, and as a result teach in the same manner. I prefer people to be clear about the movement, form and structure so that you can gain the most from Taiji practice.
I teach the lineage as taught by Chen Zhenglei, one of the current standard bearers of Chen Taiji.
I was taught Taiji with a focus on building a solid foundation, and as a result teach in the same manner. I prefer people to be clear about the movement, form and structure so that you can gain the most from Taiji practice.
Qigong Classes
I focus on three health Qi Gong sets:
the classical forms — Eight Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) and 5 Animals (Wu Qin Xi)
a modern form — 18 Postures (Liang Gong Shi Ba Fa)
The Eight Silk Brocades consists of 8 movements said to make the body supple yet strong, like silk. I teach both a northern style and a southern style of the standing sequence.
The Five Animals Play is made of 5 sequences that mimic the characteristics of Tigers, Deer, Monkeys, Bears and Cranes. This is a dynamic set that can be taught either as a linked sequence or taught focusing on a single animal.
Eighteen Postures is a series of three sequences each with 18 movements. It was originally compiled by a hospital research group in Shanghai. The first series emphasizes relaxing the joints and improving mobility. The second series emphasizes regulating the internal organ networks and the third series is specifically for improving the Lung network and the immune system function.
the classical forms — Eight Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) and 5 Animals (Wu Qin Xi)
a modern form — 18 Postures (Liang Gong Shi Ba Fa)
The Eight Silk Brocades consists of 8 movements said to make the body supple yet strong, like silk. I teach both a northern style and a southern style of the standing sequence.
The Five Animals Play is made of 5 sequences that mimic the characteristics of Tigers, Deer, Monkeys, Bears and Cranes. This is a dynamic set that can be taught either as a linked sequence or taught focusing on a single animal.
Eighteen Postures is a series of three sequences each with 18 movements. It was originally compiled by a hospital research group in Shanghai. The first series emphasizes relaxing the joints and improving mobility. The second series emphasizes regulating the internal organ networks and the third series is specifically for improving the Lung network and the immune system function.
About me
I have been practing internal styles of martial arts since 2000, focussing on Chen Taiji. While living and studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, I had the good fortune to meet and train Chinese Martial Arts with Shane Watson and Andrea Falk. I began a serious study of Yang and Chen styles of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) in Victoria under Andrea's vigilant eye. I also was able to learn Qigong from Sue Jiang (Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa - 18 Postures for Daily Practice), as well as from Kit Wong.
In 2002 I moved to Guelph, Ontario and opened my Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. I have continued to study under Andrea Falk, adding Xingyi and Bagua to my studies. I have also had the good fortune to become of student of Jack Yan's since settling in Ontario. Jack Yan is the only Canadian indoor apprentice of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and a gifted instructor in both Yang and Chen styles of Taiji.
In 2002 I moved to Guelph, Ontario and opened my Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. I have continued to study under Andrea Falk, adding Xingyi and Bagua to my studies. I have also had the good fortune to become of student of Jack Yan's since settling in Ontario. Jack Yan is the only Canadian indoor apprentice of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and a gifted instructor in both Yang and Chen styles of Taiji.
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