TAI CHI AND YOGA
TAI CHI CHUAN and CHI GUNG
Relax the Body
Strengthen the Mind
Develop the Spirit
Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Gung are traditional Chinese exercise comprising mostly slow rhythmic movements. These movements were designed using Taoist health principles that were formulated for complete self-development. Tai Chi is based on the ‘Tao’ the concept of the ‘Dual Aspect of Nature’: The principles of ‘Yin and Yang’. This is a term meaning the natural opposing forces that act to keep everything in balance. Tai Chi is the method of achieving a more balanced, relaxed and less tense state.
On the physical level Tai Chi has a perfectly holistic structure for today’s stressful environment. The relaxed movements strengthen the body, concentrating on doing the postures help the mind to focus and the meditative aspects help develop the spirit.
Regular Tai Chi practice will massage and stimulate the internal organs, improve coordination & balance the circulation of internal energy. While working the body the movements will help relax and energize the nervous system. Smooth and even deep breathing while exercising will produce greater muscular relaxation, calmness and clarity of mind. With relaxation tactile-sensitivity will also be improved and reactions will improve.
Once the internal organs are stimulated the body’s healing abilities will function more efficiently. Feelings of physical vitality will be increased and the body will be encouraged to grow stronger and remain flexible. Many people are fit but not healthy so these exercises can be a part of a gentle preventative or rehabilitation regime for better health and aid in recuperation from injury.
CHI GUNG – ENERGY TRAINING
Breath-based rhythmic exercises that warm, stretch, energize and relax, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons & connective tissue. These exercises can be used for warming up and mobility at the start of a session or can be stand alone exercises to teach certain aspects of the training.
TONY FELIX in TAI CHI
Tony has trained in Tai Chi and the Internal Arts for over 20 years learning the complete health and self-protection aspects of these arts. He has represented the UK in Tai Chi and was the UK Tai Chi Pushing Hands Champion