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The Meaning of the 8 Trigrams and Bagua

The Meaning of the 8 Trigrams and Bagua

The following is a very basic explanation of the The Meaning of the 8 Trigrams and Bagua. There are many books and resources that go into greater depth regarding these ancient concepts of balance and harmony.

The four phases that are generated by the two poles (yin pole, yang pole) are represented by Metal, Wood, Water and Fire. They also assume the manifestation of four strengths: greater yang, lesser yang, greater yin and lesser yin. The four phases yield the eight trigrams. Heaven-Lion, Earth-Unicorn, Thunder-Dragon, Wind-Phoenix, Water-Snake, Fire-Hawk, Mountain-Bear and Lake-Monkey. The Zhou Yi also represented the above derivation with symbols. The straight line represents the Yang phase and a broken line represents the Yin phase.

The following diagrams will help you see the progression of the development of the Eight Trigrams.

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This concept then translates into the graphical representation of the bagua, or eight- sided figure as shown below.

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One on one instruction is often the best option for learning more about these concepts. If interested in learning more, contact me at 407-234-0119 or info@MindAndBodyExercises.com
Be well, stay healthy, be wise.
Jim Moltzan

 

 

BaguaZhang (basic exercises)

“Workout” is to exercise to stay healthy with no specific goals.
“Training” is what some do, for a specific goal or performance. Sometimes training is to increase knowledge of a particular skill set.
“Practice“ is what individuals commit to do, in order to improve, increase or perfect their skills for a specific goal, performance or mastery.
BaguaZhang is an exercise method that can be a workout, training or practice depending upon the goals of the individual.
BaguaZhang exercises consist of:
– gentle stretching
– deep rhythmic breathing
– walking exercises for the lower body and blood circulation
– exercises that have been time-proven over hundreds of years
BaguaZhang translates to 8 Trigram Palm.
The Bagua is an 8-sided shape which can represent harmony and balance. Trigrams are relative to Chinese philosophy from the I-Ching, which has been studied by millions for hundreds of year to learn to exist within balance.
Contact me to learn more about these time-proven exercise methods.
Be well and stay healthy!
Jim Moltzan 407-234-0119

 

Good health, fitness and wellness are a way of life; a lifestyle choice.

You are YOUR healthcare program. You are YOUR home gym. Good health, fitness and wellness are a way of life; a lifestyle choice.

In my opinion, the “mind, body and spirit connection” that is so cliché these days, cannot be achieved through a gym or yoga membership, the Peloton, the Mirror, Affordable Care Act or other equipment or fad methods alone.

Reading endless books on health, attending seminars on alternative medicine, traveling to retreats, eating a healthy meal maybe once a week and attending a yoga class once in a while, might be a step in the right direction, but won’t necessarily produce the results you may be looking for.

*You have to do the ongoing work and become accountable to yourself!*

Here are time proven methods that work:
– Move your body appropriately within your limitations

– Monitor what goes in your body and come out of your mouth,

– Engage your thoughts and be aware of how negativity affects your health

– Practices of self-awareness, reflection, calming the inner dialogue – such as meditation, tai chi, yoga (qigong), etc.

If you need help getting moving or for more info, contact Jim Moltzan at 407-234-0119 or info@MindAndBodyExercises.com

 

It Really is That Simple

What you spend time thinking out about, directly affects your mental and physical well-being!

It really is that simple:
– You can control your thoughts
– Your thoughts change your blood chemistry
– Your blood chemistry affects your internal organs
– The condition of your organs determine the quality & length of your life

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Tai Chi and qigong (yoga) are methods which can engage your thought process with physical exercises.

If you need help in getting yourself moving, consider attending one of my classes or some one-on-one instruction. Contact me for more information on getting started at 407-234-0119 or www.MindandBodyExercises.com

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Build Bone and Muscle Strength with Tai Chi and Qigong

Build Bone and Muscle Strength with Tai Chi and Qigong

September 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Build bone and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qigong with Jim Moltzan, Zen Wellness Center Certified Qigong Master Instructor.

Join the senior health specialist at AdventHealth Medical Group for this free, enriching event. Meet skilled and knowledgeable health care professionals, have your questions answered, and receive free health and wellness information. For questions or to RSVP, please email Diane.Burns@AdventHealth.com

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