Ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan part 2 There are many ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan.We have considered the pros and cons of some: Learning with DVDs, videos and online-programmes The promise: If you are very busy, videos and online-classes seem to be for you: your training will be […]
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Ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan part 1: weekly courses There are many ways to learn Qigong and Taijiquan.We have considered the pros and cons of some: Learning in weekly courses The most practical way to learn Qigong or Taijiquan is to regularly visit a school nearby and take part […]
It is estimated that there are around 10,000 various methods of Qigong (Chi Kung).
The title of a “teacher” or even a “master” or a “grandmaster” is not protected. Anyone can call him/herself “Qigong Master” or “Tai Chi Master” and open a school. So how to sift out the good ones? It is important to choose your teacher wisely. You should avoid hopping around […]
Tips – Prepare your trial lesson A good preparation is half of the pie! For your way to the Tai Chi / Qigong trial lesson, we have assembled a few hints and some questions for you to chew on. Try to look behind the façade When going to trial lessons, you […]
Taijiquan Training part 3 See also our other tips for beginners for Taijiquan Training on our Basics of Tai Chi site! Goal: Eliminate chronical or posture-related health problems Some illnesses or diseases may not respond to the more superficial exercises of a wellness-style Qigong or Taijiquan. Examples are old injuries which developed into […]
We all have different lives, different preconditions and individual obstacles to overcome. The time you should invest in practising Taijiquan or Qigong depends on the goal of your practice. Goal: First steps in reconvalescence If you start Taijiquan or Qigong as part of reconvalescence after an illness or after surgery, you may […]
The ideal: Hard work Not unlike Japanese culture, the Chinese ideal for physical exercises is hard work. The Chinese word for that is “gong” (功). It is used in “Qigong” – working with the Qi, i.e. cultivating life energy – as well as in “gongfu” – referring to skills which are […]
Luohan Gong – Qigong from the Shaolin Temple This very old and interesting form of Qigong originates form the Shaolin Temple and is named after the 18 legendary guards of Buddhism. In this form of Qigong the various influences from Indian Yoga are still clearly visible. Luohan Gong is the mother […]
Hui Chun Gong exercise instructions with video Hui Chun Gong is a set of exercises known throughout China as exercises for rejuvenating and energising. Its origin is Quan Zhen, the school of Daoist inner alchemy on the Hua Shan. Hui Chun Gong forms part of Nei Dan – the inner elixir. […]
Tina Faulkner Elders, Aberdeen (Scotland) – Qigong Tina Faulkner Elders began training as a young child in Gong Fu and Chin Na with her father, Gordon Faulkner. During this time Gordon was also teaching the internal practices and meditations of Mantak Chia. Over the years Gordon would frequently host one of Mantak […]
Christoph Stumpe, Shen Men Institut Christoph Stumpe is a graduate sports scientist and director of the Shen Men Institute. He has taught Tai Ji, Qi Gong, Meditation and Chinese Massage for more than 20 years.His training includes stages with different masters and teachers in Germany, Switzerland and the USA as well […]
Our set of exercises is inspired by common Wushu warming-up from the Sha family and warming-up/Jibengong exercises of Liu Yafei. Thank you very much for the inspiration!Preparing for a Taijiquan, Wushu or Qigong lesson you should follow the principles of: The following exercises are more or less a core of […]
The Biospirals Pa tuan chin is a series of 8 movements created in order to activate the bodies primary Axis whilst softening and lubricating all the joints, as it brings the physical and energetic body to interact in unity through synchronized, harmonic movements. In terms of energy, the Primary Axis […]
We just started a new Youtube-Channel on Qigong Exercises. We will add more Qigong videos on a regular base. Beside the beginner videos with detailed instructions we offer Qigong demonstrations of various Qigong sets and warm up exercises. Trailer of the new Qigong Exercise Channel Our videos on Qigong Exercises Relaxation […]
Qigong / Chi Kung Qigong or Chi Kung (simplified Chinese 气功, traditional Chinese 氣功, pinyin: qìgōng; Wade-Giles: chi gong, pronunciation soundfile) is an umbrella term for Chinese health exercises, which aim to coordinate body, breath and mind in order to improve the flexibility of the body, the relaxation in and through movement […]
The Biospirals Method created by Master Franco Mescola, Italy The Biospirals Method was born after in depth study of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung. Through a series of meditations, breathing exercises and sequences based on the spiralling movements of energy in nature. The Biospirals Method strengthens the vital energy thus […]
What is Qigong (Chi Kung)? Qigong – also sometimes written Chi Kung/Chi Gung, Qi Gong – is a Chinese movement and meditation system. Its sets (sequences of exercises) can partly be traced back about 1000 years, but the term „Qigong“ as a generic term for health and strengthening exercises was […]
Warm up’s for Tai Chi and Qigong Warm up exercises for Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong from different teachers and systems. Loosening up exercises, stretching exercises and much more will be posted here regularly. Feel free to send your warm up exercises and we will include them here. Contact Youtube […]
Taiji Forum Meeting 8th- 10th of September 2017 Qigong – TCM – Calligraphy – Taijiquan – I Ching – Bagua The 2nd Taiji Forum Meeting took place from September, 8th to September, 10th 2017 in Hannover, Germany. Thanks to all participants and teachers! Yangsheng Meeting 2018 See our new website […]