Qigong

The Dao De Jing, or The Book of the Way, is one of the fundamental texts for philosophical and religious Daoism. The book is attributed to Lǎozi, which translates to “Old Master,” a Chinese philosopher believed to have lived in the 6th century BC, around the same time as the Buddha. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming examines the text from a Qìgōng perspective, exploring Lǎozi’s wisdom as a Qìgōng Master. A student will also learn deeper theory about the meaning of internal/external training, and Qìgōng energy alchemy.

References:

• Dao De Jing: A Qìgōng Interpretation book
• Qìgōng Interpretation: Dao De Jing video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Dao De Jing history/theory

Advanced Breathing Techniques

Grand Circulation Qìgōng is the pinnacle of internal arts practice, leading you through intermediate and advanced stages of training, using traditional Qìgōng breathing and exercises, filtered through the lens of the latest science. This Qìgōng method combines practical techniques from Muscle / Tendon Changing (易筋經) and Brain / Marrow Washing (洗髓經) that you may practice to improve your health and longevity.

• Belt Vessel Breathing
• Turtle Shell Breathing
• Joint Breathing
• Skin/Marrow Breathing
• Internal Organ Breathing

Grand Circulation

• 12 Meridian Grand Circulation
• Martial Grand Circulation
• Dual Circulation
• Qi Exchange with Nature
• Buddhahood Grand Circulation
• Two Poles Meditation
• Heaven (Sky Gate) and Earth (Ground Gate) Meditation

References:

• Qìgōng Grand Circulation Qìgōng book
• Qìgōng Grand Circulation Qìgōng video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Grand Circulation Qìgōng theory
• Leading a session test for Grand Circulation and its practice techniques

Continued practice of advanced traditional Kung Fu training exercises.  The traditional Chinese art of Nèigōng (“internal skill”) is the key to developing more Qì and maximizing your circulation. This practice and study involves deeper internal theory and methods to condition the Qì to higher capacity.

References:

• Neigong video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Neigōng  theory
• Test administered by mentor

This training builds whole-body health and fitness, improves coiling and neutralizing Tàijí skills, and develops “Listening Jìng”, or sensitivity. Taiji Ball Qìgōng training includes:

• 16 patterns of Taiji ball wrap-coiling with Stepping
• Applications
• Freestyle Performance

References

• Tai Chi Ball Qìgōng video 2
• Qìgōng for Health: Tai Chi Ball video

Test Format:

• Performing test for Taiji Ball Qìgōng Wrap Coiling, Applications, Freestyle

The Five Animal Sports Qìgōng (五禽戲, Wǔ Qín Xì,) is considered the root of Medical Qìgōng and was created by TCM doctor Huá Tuó (華陀) during the East Han and Three Kingdom period (Dōnghàn, Sānguó,  東漢﹐ 三國) (25-420 A.D.).

• This series of vigorous exercises imitates the natural movements of five animals: Tiger, Deer, Bear, Ape, and Bird.
• For 2,000 years, this classic set has proven very effective for maintaining health and for healing various illnesses.

References:

• Five Animal Sports Qìgōng video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Five Animal Sports Qìgōng movements
• Performing test for Five Animal Sports Qìgōng movements

Dr. Yang’s personal practice of  Qìgōng movements and acupressure (Tuīná and Diǎnxué) techniques to relieve energy stagnation and rejuvenate the body. Exercises are practiced standing, lying down , and/or sitting and can help to heal and prevent injuries and illness.

References:

• Qìgōng for Health: Sitting Exercises video
• Qìgōng for Health: Immune System video
• Qìgōng for Health and Resilience video 

Test Format:

• Written and Performing Test for Healing Qìgōng
• Requirement: Leading weekly classes