Tai Chi and Chi Kung
Tai-Chi describes a way of life and a system of healing and exercise which combines physical training (martial art) with spiritual growth and mental discipline. Its history can be traced back to India and the development of Buddhism circa 500BC.
The aims or goals of Tai-Chi are :
1. The development of skills naturally found in our bodies - strength, suppleness, stamina and co-ordination.
2. The calm and appropriate use of our mind, blending the logical, intuitive and focusing powers to bring about a more creative mind.
3. The active and harmonious balance of body and mind and the increase of energy this brings about.
QIGONG
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a set of Chinese exercises taken from martial arts, dance and other sources usually done in gentle, circular and stretching
movements. Sometimes it is even performed just standing, sitting or lying down with special breathing techniques so that the body can
collect instead of continually dispersing energy. The exercise isften but not always, connected with breathing and includes simple and sometimes complex co-ordinated movements of the arms and legs.
Why practice Qigong?
Qigong has been sucessfully used to increase health of people recovering from illness, to sportsmen & women wishing to improve performance. The exercises are a relaxed and gentle approach to reduce stress. They are used for balance, breathing, focusing flow, co-ordination and strength.
Who should enjoy Qigong?
Anyone is the simple answer. Qigong is suitable for all ages and
degrees of fitness.
