Moving Meditation

When the mind is calm and stable, the vitality of life spreads harmoniously throughout the body. If the body is nourished and protected by this circulation of vitality how can it possibly become ill?

The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of internal medicine

 

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

 

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day was first celebrated on April 10, 1999, following the United Nations World Health Day.  It is now celebrated each year on the last Saturday in April, which this year is 26th April.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is recognized as a universal day by the United Nations. At 10.00 am, beginning in New Zealand, practitioners from around the world will be out in the parks and on the beaches enjoying the friendship of other tai chi players and the benefits tai chi offers for health and well-being. 

We know that tai chi will improve muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. 

Practising tai chi offers many benefits.  The movements emphasise the importance of correct posture and weight transfer, which helps to improve balance and prevent falls. 
The meditative nature of tai chi and qigong also makes it an effective relaxation technique that can help reduce stress and pain.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will be celebrated in Adelaide at:

Peace Park
(off  Sir Edwin Smith Avenue and opposite the Women’s and Children’s Hospital)
on Saturday, 26th April, from 10.00 am.

 

For more information please contact Rosemary Palmer

 

Focus

The aim and focus of the Moving Meditation School is not only to teach Tai Chi and Qigong as an exercise form, but to give a greater understanding of its underlying principals.

The Beginners Course includes correct breathing techniques, the importance of posture, movement, flow, balance, centering and mental focus. The art of visualisation and imagery is practised, as it is an excellent tool for meditation, as well as relaxation..

The Qigong element within Tai Chi is especially emphasised, our school considering it essential to the art and of paramount importance in improving health and the flow of Chi.

Tai Chi and Qigong are taught as a complete health system for body, mind and spirit.

A good grounding is essential for anyone who is serious about learning and understanding Tai Chi. If the foundations of learning are poor, then the Tai Chi will be subsequently lacking.

 

The Benefits

The potential benefits of studying with Moving Meditation are:

  • Relaxation and stress reduction.
  • Improved breathing.
  • Better concentration.
  • Increased flexibility.
  • Improved reflexes and posture.
  • Improved mind/body coordination.
  • Increased confidence and awareness.
  • Improved balance.

Courses

Tai Chi Qigong Introduction: This course teaches the basics of Tai Chi and is a pre-requisite for all other forms. It consists of gentle stretching and relaxing movements, which stimulate the life force, our intrinsic energy.

Tai Chi Yang style - Chapters 1-4: Adapted from the short form created by Professor Cheng Man-Ching

Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis: Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation of SA. This form has been created by Dr. Paul Lam together with other experts to help people with arthritis gain better control over their condition.

Qigong-Beginners: 18 Tai Chi Qigong Forms (Shibashi)

Qigong-Advanced: Tai Chi Qigong 8 forms Mulan Qigong, Advisor: Alice Liping Yuan

Qigong Exercise and Dance

Tai Chi Yang style - 108 forms

Hao style - 32 Forms Select Series (created by Master Peter Wu), Old Frame (unabridged), Advisor: Master Peter Wu

Competition Forms: 42 forms Combined, 73 forms Sun Style, 36 forms Chen Style

Push hands and martial application

Weaponry: Swordplay ­ 32 forms, Sword (combined styles 42 forms), Tai Chi Fan (various forms)

Obligation Free First Lesson!

Phone (08) 83817969

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