The 8 Expressions of Tai Chi

Next class will be on July 3rd, 11:30am-12:30pm at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. We have been focusing on the The 8 Expressions of Tai Chi as follows:

8 Expressions

The fundamental practices of Tai Chi are based upon 13 postures. These 13 postures consist of 8 forces, or “expressions of energy”, and 5 root powers or directions of movement. The 8 Expressions are as follows:
Peng (ward-off)
Lu (roll-back)
Chi (press)
An (push)
Tsai (pull-down)
Lieh (split)
Chou (elbow strike)
Kao (shoulder strike)
Continuous integrative movement of the whole body helps to pump more blood flow to the extremities and organs. Additionally, this deliberate movement stimulates the nerve endings and energy meridians which exist in the tips of the toes and fingers.
Be well and stay healthy!
Jim Moltzan

Increase the Capacity of Your Nervous System!

Increase the Capacity of Your Nervous System!

By holding the body in specific alignments, the nervous system is strengthened to endure more pain, stress and discomfort. Think of tempering steel in fire to strengthen the metal.

When engaging the muscles, tendons, bones and fascia, the 12 regular energy meridians are engaged plus the 8 extraordinary meridians are opened and filled as reservoirs to adjust the ebb and flow of energy throughout the body and thereby strengthening the immune system among other bodily functions.

Exercise methods like these have been known for centuries, but are considered new or “alternative” to modern western culture.

Learn how this all works from private, small or group instruction.

Be well!

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Moving Breathing Exercises (qigong) 8 Pieces of Brocade

Moving Breathing Exercises (qigong) 8 Pieces of Brocade
Eight Pieces of Brocade or 8 Sections of Silk, is said to have been composed sometime during the Southern Sung Dynasty of the 12th century by the famous Chinese general, Yueh Fei. Yueh Fei was also known to have created Hsing I, an internal style of martial arts.
The purpose of these exercises was to engage the mind and body in order to balance and strengthen the body’s vital functions, as well as purge stagnant energy and toxins from the body. If practiced as simple physical exercises, one can loosen their muscles, improve posture, increase blood circulation, and relax the body as well as the mind.
8 Pieces of Brocade-2up
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These are just a few of the exercises I teach in my follow-along and private classes. Group classes have resumed and ongoing for Mondays & Fridays at 11:30am-12:30pm at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church at 400 S. Lakemont Avenue in Winter Park, FL. Private or semi-private classes are held in Longwood (Wekiva), FL.
Be well and stay healthy!
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

 

The Importance of Exercising Within the 3 Anatomical Planes

Today’s discussion: The Importance of Exercising in 3D

Avoid injury, rehab an existing chronic issue or just feel better being able to move and increase your range of motion by moving the Body Within 3 Anatomical Planes with low-impact exercises for joint strength, balance and stability.

I am accepting clients once again for private or small group instruction, outside at my residence, or your safe location. Or follow my site and participate with online classes.

No hassles with going to the gym and worrying about your mask, your space, clean equipment, etc. YOU are YOUR own gym. These exercises can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Contact me for more information at 407-234-0119. Be well! Stay healthy!

Jim Moltzan
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