Chi Kung – Daoist Internal Arts

Tailoring Change

Dr Matthew Brewer — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:04:33 +0000

There is an intriguing phrase in the Dazhuan, the Great Treatise, the largest of the ten ‘wings’, or primary commentaries, of the Yijing. It is about the nature of change. It reads: Hua and cai are called bian.Dazhuan 1.12 化而裁之謂之變。 Translated directly it says: Transformation and tailoring are called change. The standard words for change …

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Making Use of the Middle

Dr Matthew Brewer — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:51:46 +0000

or Goldilocks was a philosopher There is a short phrase in the Taiji Classics that is easily glossed over. If we take the time to look at it a little more closely, it reveals surprising richness, depth and relevance to our practice of the internal arts and, beyond that, to the art of living. …

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Why So Slow 1

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:30:52 +0000

When people first join my classes they often comment on how slow they are, even compared to other Tai Chi classes, punctuated as they are by regular tea breaks. There are several reasons for this deliberate lack of haste. The first reason is obvious enough. The breaks give your nervous system time to absorb whatever …

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What We Teach

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:26:50 +0000

Where To Start Tai Chi Fundamentals We generally recommend Tai Chi Fundamentals as the place to start. This ancient neigong set teaches all of the essential alignments and movement principles in the most simple format possible. It is the foundation of the internal arts and it makes learning any Tai Chi form much easier. Dragon …

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Qigong

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:17:37 +0000

The difference between ‘Qigong’ and ‘Neigong’ ‘Qi’ (or ‘Chi’) is the Chinese word for ‘energy’ or ‘life force’. It is what differentiates a living body from a dead one. The modern term ‘qigong’, meaning ‘energy work,’ is used to cover all forms of Oriental energy exercise, however there are actually two distinct forms of such …

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Neigong

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:37:34 +0000

The 16 elements of Neigong Anyone who has read any of Bruce’s books will have come across his list of the 16-Part Neigong System, these are the basic components of Daoist neigong. They are: Breathing methods, in increasing complexity. Feeling, moving, transforming and transmuting internal energies along the descending, ascending and connecting energy channels of …

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Longevity Breathing

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:25:58 +0000

Breath is the measure of life, learn to use it well. The Benefits of Longevity Breathing: Increases breathing capacity Relaxes the nervous system Improves mental concentration and physical stamina Calms the emotions Massages, cleanses and strengthens the internal organs Releases open the spine Healthy breathing is the foundation of a healthy life. The Daoists consider …

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Dragon & Tiger

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:08:30 +0000

Our Qigong set Dragon and Tiger is a 1500 year old traditional Chinese medical Qigong system consisting of seven movements that are performed as a sequence. As it does not require precise body alignments, Dragon & Tiger is relatively easy to learn. The Benefits of Dragon & Tiger Qigong It quickly gives you a recognizable …

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Different to regular exercise

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:03:50 +0000

How Qigong and Neigong differ from Western forms of exercise The internal arts of qigong and neigong develop the ability to use the mind to control and enhance the flow of your life force. Unlike western exercises, qigong and neigong do not focus primarily on muscles. They are much more concerned with the nerves and …

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Deal, Thanet & Online

Dr Matthew Brewer — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:58:26 +0000

Weekly classes Broadstairs – live Qigong for Health Day: Thursday Time: 2-3pm Cost: £5 Location: St Peter’s Community Hall, Hopeville Avenue, CT10 2TR Deal – live Qigong for Health Day: Wednesday Time: 11.30-12.30 Cost: £5 Wu style short form Time: 1.30-2.45 Location: Landmark To book a place email: qigongdeal@gmail.com Ramsgate – live Wu Style …

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