Qigong

Standing Like a Tree (Zhan Zhuang) is the most effective exercise to recharge and activate the energy centres of the body. During these postures which can be done while standing, sitting or lying down, metabolism increase, breathing deepens, mind relaxes and body strengthens.

Standing Tree Qigong (Zhan Zhuang Qigong) system includes Standing Like a Tree (Zhan Zhuang), Power Testing (Shili), Qigong Steps, Explosive Power (Fali), Sticky Hands (Tui Shou – also called Pushing Hands), Energy Dance (Jian Wu), Bagua Steps, and Dantian activation exercises.

Zhan Zhuang Qigong and Da Cheng Chuan (also called Yiquan) martial art has been developed by Wang Xiang Zhai (1885-1963). His student Professor Yu Yong Nian (1920-2013) used Zhan Zhuang Qigong as a therapy in Beijing Railway Hospital and researched and published the health benefits of Qigong. Professor Yu’s student Lam Kam Chuen moved from Hong Kong to London in 1975, became the first tai chi instructor appointed by the Inner London Education Authority . With his efforts, tai chi was accepted for the adult education curriculum of the ILEA. He has been teaching Zhan Zhuang Qigong since 1987.

Lam Kam Chuen’s student Tarık Tekman started practicing Qigong and Tai Chi in 2001, He has been teaching Qigong, Tai Chi and Qigong / Tai Chi Instructor Training since 2008 in Cyprus, Turkey, and online.

Eight Brocades (Baduanjin) is a very popular internal stretching qigong that opens the energy meridians, strengthens the internal organs, immune system and bones, improves flexibility,  reduces body mass index and promotes health. The oldest scripture that mentions Baduanjin is from 1150 CE. Another book which dates to 1300 CE, pictures all of the eight movements. It is believed to be developed by the legendary General Yue Fei. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is the most recommended exercise at the schools, factories, hospitals and media to strengthen the immune systems of people and the health staff.

Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods is a Qigong exercise suitable for all ages, which helps strengthening internal organs, meridians, and energy with its graceful, fluid, Tai Chi like movements.

Its easy to learn 12 movements developed by Professor Zhang Guangde (1931-2022) are based on traditional Chinese medicine, the meridians, yin-yang, and the Five Elements, and are more fluid when compared with the traditional Daoyin exercises of Baduanjin (Eight Brocades) and Yijin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Change Classic)

Daoyin: guide (the energy), stretch (the body)
Yangsheng: nourish life
Gong: exercise (as in Qi-gong)
Shi Er Fa: 12 methods

Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue) is a traditional exercise based on Daoist principles. Each sound stimulates a particular body organ’s function. The practice of this exercise can assist in regulating the blood and Qi circulation to achieve a balance of Yin and Yang in the body. It is a simple yet powerful tool to promote energy levels, physical and emotional healing and balance. Regular daily practice will help you with chronic diseases, blood and Qi circulation, improving cardiovascular and respiratory function, and improving reaction times.

Eye Brightening Qigong (Ming Mu Gong) helps strengthening your eyes and internal organs with physical movement, meridian, eye and acupoint massage, and energy exercises.

Qigong considers the human as a bridge between heaven and earth. The highway on this bridge is the central channel, the first meridian formed in the body, running through the spine and feeding the other energy channels.

Central Channel Qigong improves the health, opens the energy blockages, reduces headache and neck & back pain, aligns the spine and balances the energy by opening and easing the energy flow on the central channel and the two guarding channels with simple movements.