So many ways to strengthen the whole body, with low-impact and safe exercises for the mind, body & spirit. No equipment, no mat, no special clothes, no excuses! Contact me to get moving.
Be well, stay healthy & be wise.
Jim Moltzan
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Ship Pal Gye – A method to increase the capacity of your nervous system!
Ship Pal Gye (Korean name for 18 qi exercises)
A method to increase the capacity of your nervous system!
Watch the video to get a sample of what this type of instruction entails. Often times people will ask me, “where did you learn this?” Well…almost 40 years ago I began studying Korean kung fu, then Traditional Chinese Medicine, medical qigong, fitness, wellness and anatomy. It didn’t happen overnight or from a weekend seminar. It took me decades of learning, studying and teaching from and with high level masters and teachers. And I’m not done learning yet, are you?
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!
Jim Moltzan
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Low-impact Core Training – using qigong & martial arts exercises
Low-impact Core Training – using qigong & martial arts exercises
The following facets are facets of 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.
Find a method of exercise that works for you and do it consistently. Let me know if you need help getting moving.
Be well and stay healthy.
Jim Moltzan
Poor Circulation Starts in the Toes & Fingers
Poor circulation or Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is the restriction of blood flow to the arteries of the arms and legs. When arteries become narrowed by the accumulation of cholesterol and other materials on the walls of the arteries also known as plaque, the oxygen-rich blood flowing through the arteries cannot reach the fingers and toes.
As trees and plants age or lack water and nutrients, it becomes more difficult for the water to travel to the parts farthest from the roots, being the leaves and branches. This is why we see the leaves on trees and plants whither before they die. Just like a tree, our bodies have difficulty getting the blood to circulate to the farthest parts from the heart, being the fingers and toes. This concept leads to the thought that we need to put extra attention towards the fingers and toes to insure good blood circulation throughout the whole body.
Often people look for medicine to achieve this, when in reality a balanced diet and proper exercise can be the solution. Most people that do exercise, usually don’t focus specifically on exercising the toes and fingers and consequently still develop arthritis, rheumatism and other issues within the hands and feet. Tai Chi, qigong and yoga are methods that engage all parts of the body literally, from head to toe and not just the main muscle groups.
Be well and stay healthy!
Jim Moltzan
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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:
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
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