The right frame of mind is important to have. I read the following advice from Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, one of the standard bearers for Chen style Taiji:
"Don't stir the heart. Don't forget [stay focused], don't assist
[don't force]. Practice intently, succeed inadvertently."
Chen Zhenglei "Chen style Taijiquan for Life Enhancement" pg. 72.
The last sentence in the original Chinese uses the character 'yi' which roughly means 'intention'. More literally translated the sentence reads, "Have intention [for] practice, without intention [for] success". The character'yi' links intention with the heart and so the phrase 'don't stir the heart'.
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Class Schedule
Fall Qi Gong classes
Thursday evening Qi Gong classes at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (161 Norfolk) begin on September 10th. The fall session will continue for 14 weeks, ending December 10th. These classes will focus on the classical forms — Eight Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) and 5 Animals (Wu Qin Xi).
Thursdays, September 10th to December 10th
7:30pm to 8:30pm
$126 or drop-in $12/class
Combine with the Thursday evening Taiji class (8:30pm to 9:30) for $200.
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 Qigong in general. 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, September 14th to December 14th, 2009
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
no class October 12th
WSA Member: $69.31 Non-member: $71.03
Qi Gong II
Thursdays, September 10th to December 17th, 2009
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
no class November 5th
WSA Member: $48.96 Non-member: $56.46
To register, please contact Evergreen directly: 823-1291
Fall classes in Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua
Classes at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (161 Norfolk) resume in September. Wednesday evenings (7:30pm - 9:00pm) are concurrent classes in Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua. Thursday evenings (8:30pm - 9:30pm) are Taiji only.
Wednesdays, September 9th to December 9th
7:30pm to 9:00pm
$126.00 or drop-in $12/class
Thursdays, September 10th to December 10th
8:30pm to 9:30pm
$126.00 or drop-in $12/class
Attend both evenings for $200
Xingyi & Bagua Seminars with Andrea Falk
The next weekend seminar is scheduled for January 30 & 31, 2010 - times to be finalized. Xingyi will be taught on Saturday, Bagua will be taught Sunday.
Contact me for infomation about registration.
Thursday evening Qi Gong classes at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (161 Norfolk) begin on September 10th. The fall session will continue for 14 weeks, ending December 10th. These classes will focus on the classical forms — Eight Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) and 5 Animals (Wu Qin Xi).
Thursdays, September 10th to December 10th
7:30pm to 8:30pm
$126 or drop-in $12/class
Combine with the Thursday evening Taiji class (8:30pm to 9:30) for $200.
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 Qigong in general. 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, September 14th to December 14th, 2009
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
no class October 12th
WSA Member: $69.31 Non-member: $71.03
Qi Gong II
Thursdays, September 10th to December 17th, 2009
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
no class November 5th
WSA Member: $48.96 Non-member: $56.46
To register, please contact Evergreen directly: 823-1291
Fall classes in Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua
Classes at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (161 Norfolk) resume in September. Wednesday evenings (7:30pm - 9:00pm) are concurrent classes in Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua. Thursday evenings (8:30pm - 9:30pm) are Taiji only.
Wednesdays, September 9th to December 9th
7:30pm to 9:00pm
$126.00 or drop-in $12/class
Thursdays, September 10th to December 10th
8:30pm to 9:30pm
$126.00 or drop-in $12/class
Attend both evenings for $200
Xingyi & Bagua Seminars with Andrea Falk
The next weekend seminar is scheduled for January 30 & 31, 2010 - times to be finalized. Xingyi will be taught on Saturday, Bagua will be taught Sunday.
Contact me for infomation about registration.
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