Tai Chi and Qigong
Qigong, pronounced “chee gong” are two words:
‘Qi,’ the vital life force/energy and ‘Gong’ meaning ‘a skill’.
Loosely translated, the skill of moving energy (usually referring to within one’s own body).
Qigong practices can be divided into four categories: Health, Medical, Martial, Spiritual.
There are hundreds of forms of Qigong with over two thousand years of history and overlaps of Buddhist; Daoist & Confucianist philosophies. Qigong has been shown to have many beneficial effects on health and within its varying guises can be compared with yogic practices, meditation and Reiki. A significant amount of research has been conducted and published on the practices of Qigong with demonstrating positive outcomes for health.
At Tember Health, Qigong practices from all four categories are available and can be integrated into a broader health plan with tailored practice and/or taught as a standalone practice.
Tai Chi was established during the Qing dynasty, 16th century by Chen Wang-Ting of Henan province. It was an effective form of boxing combined with ancient Daoist practices using principles and concepts intrinsic to Traditional Chinese Medicine and yin yang theory.
Tai-Chi literally means the ‘Great ultimate’. It represents the balance of Yin and Yang energies and as an art form, it is primarily practiced for health in the west.
Tai Chi Chuan (The word Chuan means fist) is the martial practice. The movements are practiced and refined through slow movement to understand the correct alignments to maximise power with minimal effort. Application is practiced and developed through a deeper understanding of each movement and additionally through Tui Shou training (Pushing hands).
The Academy of Eastern Arts offers traditional training at all levels both for health and martial practice. Certified Instructor training programs in all disciplines are also offered for those wishing to teach and/or gain a deeper understanding of the art. Contact us for more information.
TIMETABLE AND LOCATION
MONDAY:
William Hobbayne Centre, 1 St Dunstans Road, Hanwell W7 2EY
Tai-Chi Qigong:
Ongoing beginners class 09:15 – 10:25am
Ongoing intermediates class 10:30 – 11:30am
Bell Road Methodist Church, Bell Road, Hounslow TW3 3PB
Introduction to Tai Chi: January 29th to 4th March 2024, 7pm – 8pm
Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (All levels): January 15th to April 15th 2024, 8pm -9:30pm
(No classes on 25/03/24 and 01/04/24)
TUESDAY & FRIDAY:
Eden Fitness, Cavalier House, 46-50 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2ST (Eden club membership reqd. On-line available)
Tai-Chi Qigong: Ongoing class (all levels)
Tuesday 1pm – 2pm
Friday 10.30am – 11.30am
WEDNESDAY:
Osterley, TW5
Internal arts applications (BY INVITE ONLY)
THURSDAY:
Archway Parish Rooms, Somerset Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3JL
Introduction to Tai Chi – 7pm – 8pm: January / February 2024
Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (all levels welcome) – TBC