Yoga, Qigong & Tai Chi – share the same root origin

Yoga, Qigong & Tai Chi – share the same root origin.

Most people are not familiar with the origins of tai chi being from martial arts, and coming from qigong, which is basically yoga it its root. Yoga is often presented and taught with postures standing, lying down or positions in between. Qigong is often taught as standing static exercises with little or no body movement. However, both yoga and qigong have standing, sitting, lying, static and dynamic exercises; because they share the same root origin. Tai chi is basically yoga/qigong exercises in motion.

When I teach a new student or group, I try to simplify the explanation of tai chi to its basic components of gentle stretching/strengthening exercises, regulated mindful-breathing by way of engaged thought. A bit more involved is that tai chi/yoga/qigong are methods to regulate the nervous system modes of “fight or flight” and “rest and digest”. Beyond that, there are literally hours of discussion on theory and concepts of how and why it all works.

Many of you who have known me over the years, know me to be a bit passionate and meticulous about my studying, practicing and teaching of martial arts and various wellness methods. I can attribute my quest due to the following facets of diligent martial arts and mind/body/spirit training:

– Moving the body within the 3 anatomical planes (coronal, sagittal & transverse)

– Exercising the body’s 600+ muscles- Strengthening the body’s 200+ bones- Stretching of the 12 fascial lines

– Moving and strengthening the 33 vertebrae

– Getting the organs moving by engaging the core muscles

– Rehabilitation of injuries (knees, back, neck and shoulders)

– Boosting of the immune system- Relieving stress and anxiety

– Learning to see one’s self as others see me through mindful exercises engaging the mind, body and self-awareness

– and many more benefits.

Instruction in qigong, Taoist yoga, tai chi, martial arts, ship pal gye, hapkido, fitness, wellness and many other avenues to improve health and well-being.

I am currently accepting new clients for group, small group & private instruction. Mind and Body Exercises on Google: https://posts.gle/aD47Qo

Be well!