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Qi Gong and Taichi

Qi Gong and Tai Chi in NYC – Cultivate Balance, Strength, and Lifeforce Energy

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is an ancient Chinese practice centered on breath control and mindful movement, essential for mental clarity, physical balance, and building internal strength. As the foundational art behind practices like Tai Chi (T'ai Chi Ch'uan), Qi Gong harmonizes breath, body, and mind, creating a transformative experience for practitioners.

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Rooted in the healing arts of India and Africa, Qi Gong complements both Yoga and the Martial Arts. Proper breathing isn’t just about inhaling and exhaling; it’s a way to cultivate internal power. As the saying goes, everyone breathes, but it’s how we breathe that makes the difference.

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This practice is especially beneficial for anybody facing issues of balance, degenerative disease, memory loss, and people who want to enhance their overall physical strength.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan – Yang 37 Short Form

I teach Master Cheng Man-ch'ing's Yang 37 Short Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan, a style that emphasizes Qi cultivation and refined body mechanics. Master Cheng’s influence popularized Tai Chi in the USA, bringing its benefits to the wider world. Classes are taught over a 10-week series in both individual and group settings, where I guide you through each movement, explaining why each step is essential. This deeper understanding makes it easier to retain the form, setting a foundation to cultivate Qi and advance self-awareness.

Health Benefits of Qi Gong and Tai Chi

  1. Stress Relief: Deep, intentional breathing fosters a stronger connection between the body and emotions, easing stress and enhancing productivity. My clients often practice releasing breaths, a technique grounded in both Qi Gong and Yogic traditions that encourages exhaling into areas of tension, promoting deep relaxation.

  2. Balance: Cultivating balance is essential at any age, especially as we grow older. Qi Gong and Tai Chi movements train the body to maintain equilibrium and coordination, improving stability.

  3. Strength Building: The slow, deliberate movements of Qi Gong and Tai Chi build strength at all levels, benefiting both casual exercisers and professional athletes by targeting internal and physical endurance.

  4. Sensitivity to Qi: Becoming sensitive to Qi, or life-force energy, is a transformative benefit. Qi is the bioelectric energy that exists within and around us, and practicing these ancient arts helps cultivate an awareness of this lifeforce in ourselves and others.

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