Wind & Water Makes Fire

Wind (BaguaZhang) & Water (Tai Chi) = Fire (Qigong) or in Taoist Inner Alchemy, Kan & Li – an exercise and meditation (sitting, standing and moving exercises) process that promotes the release of mental stress while warming and strengthening the internal organs. This is a known practice to achieve better health, longevity and cultivation of higher levels of consciousness.

I have spent nearly 38 years learning, practicing and teaching this treasure of time-proven methods. These methods can maintain a high level of fitness, maintain chronic pain issues, and prevent injuries or illnesses. These practices are not religious, but can increase your awareness of yourself on many levels. These practices are not age specific; anyone can benefit from deep breathing, stretching and a multitude of core-strengthening exercises.

I have been composing study guides for the last 10 years, as a way of documenting the vast library of knowledge available through Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts (Chinese & Korean) as well as other ancient methods of self-improvement and fitness.

Exercise and study guides can be purchased at:

https://www.mindandbodyexercises.com/p807442068

Instruction details can be found at:

https://www.mindandbodyexercises.com/

Jim Moltzan has been teaching Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoist Yoga, martial arts and various other alternative methods of fitness for over 35 years. He also offers classes on Mondays & Fridays at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. He is also available for Group or Private lessons and lectures/seminars.

Contact at www.MindAndBodyExercises.com or call 407-234-0119.

Tai Chi & Qigong – What is this stuff?

Class at Maitland Wellness

Qigong is not Chinese food and Tai Chi is not a drink (chai tea). So what is it? Come join me for a FREE 1-hour discussion about these exercises and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) methods. I plan to offer this as a once a month lecture to increase awareness of these time proven practices.

Wednesday, February 20th 6:30pm-7:30pm; save the date. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Reserve your seat by responding to: info@MindAndBodyExercises.com or text to 407-234-0119.

Come and learn about ancient concepts, exercises and methods that can dramatically change your life in a short amount of time. Future lectures and classes will delve into The 5 Element Theory, acupressure, auricular therapy, core training with bilateral exercises, the Horary Cycle, chronic pain management, meditation. energy amplification and many other topics of discussion will be addressed as time allows. Future class formats will be detailed.
More info at: www.MindAndBodyExercises.com

Tai Chi & Qigong Classes at Winter Park Hosital Rehab Center

Here is a 20 minute class I taught at Florida Hospital’s Rehab Center, back in 2013. The focus was to show Parkinson’s patients methods to counter some of their side effects. However, these types of exercises can benefit anyone as the overall theme is regulated breathing (balances the emotions & blood chemistry), increased range of motion (stretches the fascial trains), self-awareness and many other wellness issues.

No need to wait until you have chronic or other health issues to learn this time-proven ancient health care program. No adult is too young, nor too old to benefit.

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Classes, lectures, seminars and demonstrations are all opportunities that I offer to showcase this valuable library of health related methods.

Private or small group classes are held within the Wekiva Neighborhood of Longwood, FL or a negotiated location. Cost is $50 per hour per person.

Weekly group classes are held at Winter Park Presbyterian Church on Mondays & Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $8.00 per 1-hour class for drop-ins.

Contact info@MindAndBodyExercises.com for more information or 407-234-0119.

Stretching of the Fascial Trains

Fascia is a band or layers of connective tissue, mostly comprised of collagen, which lies beneath the skin and attaches, stabilizes, engages, and separates muscles and other internal organs. These layers are integrated and interconnected within bands that runs from the bottom of the feet to top of the head.

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When any area of this fascia, from head to toe becomes tight or irritated, it losses some functional capacity. The body must compensate usually by contracting and stiffening. This often results in tension across the body to other areas. This is how tight hamstring muscles can cause back pain or knee pain can affect the hips, neck and shoulders.

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There are many individual exercises and techniques, that can stretch and release tension of the fascia trains throughout the human body. Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Pilates are methods of stretching and strengthening the fascia as preventative or post-injury low impact exercises.

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Jim Moltzan has been teaching Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoist Yoga, martial arts and various other alternative methods of fitness for over 35 years. He also offers classes on Mondays & Fridays at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Also available for Group or Private lessons in Wekiva as well as lectures/seminars.

Contact at www.MindAndBodyExercises.com or call 407-234-0119.

New Year’s Resolution or a REAL commitment to improve your wellness?

New Year’s Resolution or a REAL commitment to improve your wellness? Tai Chi, Qigong and Wellness Classes might be an option.

Which Path Are You On

This January I will be teaching basic group classes for the 8 Pieces of Brocade (moving breathing exercises) as well as standing yoga postures from ancient martial arts exercises or DaoYin. More advanced and detailed instruction is also available for those interested in truly changing their exercise plan. Low impact exercise that is as easy or difficult as you care to pursue.

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Also:
– seeking to network with health enthusiasts to grow awareness of these fitness options. Offering over 38 years of content/context for classes, seminars, and educational products for adults, available to non-profits and for-profits as negotiated. For serious consideration only, contact through www.MindAndBodyExercises.com

Jim Moltzan has been teaching Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoist Yoga, martial arts and various other alternative methods of fitness for over 35 years. Offering classes on Mondays & Fridays at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church or other group or private lessons and lectures/seminars upon request.

Contact at www.MindAndBodyExercises.com or call 407-234-0119