Yang style tai chi chuan (Tai Ji Quan)
The Yang style was developed by Yang Lu Chan and traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan classes follow traditional teaching methods which have been handed down over the centuries. The Yang style long form embodies 108 continuous flowing moves.
Tai Chi Chuan (also written Tai Ji Quan) is based on the same principles which underlie traditional Chinese medicine. Each movement stimulates the same energy channels which are used by acupuncturists.
A good teacher will emphasise the importance of relaxation and health building, especially in the early stages of learning. There is an old Chinese saying ‘the more the bamboo grows, the lower he bows’
The aim of the Tai Chi Chuan student is to become pliable, rather than brittle and inflexible with age. Gradually, as the channels unblock, the body accelerates its healing process and energy flows more easily. This is where Tai Chi Chuan gains its unique qualities as a therapeutic skill.
Students report benefits for a variety of ailments including back problems, depression, ME, arthritis, poor circulation and migraine. The most obvious difference to an onlooker is the change in countenance over the first few months of regular training. Students become alive, their eyes sparkle and there is an obvious joy of living.
Classes include; preparatory exercises, Standing Post, exercises from a range of Qi Gong sets and the Form itself.
Yang Family Long Form
With more than 100 moves, the form takes between 15 and 35 minutes to perform. The time depends on the choice the practitioner makes but whatever the speed, the emphasis is always on smooth, continuous, flowing movements, as though reeling silk. The movements are precise yet large and open. It is about cultivating and storing Qi, energy.
Chi Kung (Qi Gong)
Tai Ch Chuan is an advanced type of Chi Kung (Qi Gong). Chi Kung (Qi Gong) exercises work internally and externally to promote health in the widest sense. Read more about Qi Gong here.
Standing Post
As the name implies, this type of Qi Gong is done standing still. It is an essential part of Tai Chi. While strengthening and toning the legs, back and shoulders, you also learn how to soften and relax the muscles and your breathing.
Push Hands
In Push Hands you begin partner work, exploring your own and your partner’s ability to feel and utilise the various energies at work. You are learning to understand the implications of the postures and movements that you have been practising in the Long Form.
Other Opportunities
Learning Tai Chi is an ongoing process. But as an art, there is always something new unfolding. Above all, it can play a significant role in the maintenance of health and wellbeing.
Find out more about traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan
The Yang style was developed by Yang Lu Chan and traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan classes follow traditional teaching methods which have been handed down over the centuries. The Yang style long form embodies 108 continuous flowing moves.
Tai Chi Chuan (also written Tai Ji Quan) is based on the same principles which underlie traditional Chinese medicine. Each movement stimulates the same energy channels which are used by acupuncturists.
A good teacher will emphasise the importance of relaxation and health building, especially in the early stages of learning. There is an old Chinese saying ‘the more the bamboo grows, the lower he bows’
The aim of the Tai Chi Chuan student is to become pliable, rather than brittle and inflexible with age. Gradually, as the channels unblock, the body accelerates its healing process and energy flows more easily. This is where Tai Chi Chuan gains its unique qualities as a therapeutic skill.
Students report benefits for a variety of ailments including back problems, depression, ME, arthritis, poor circulation and migraine. The most obvious difference to an onlooker is the change in countenance over the first few months of regular training. Students become alive, their eyes sparkle and there is an obvious joy of living.
Classes include; preparatory exercises, Standing Post, exercises from a range of Qi Gong sets and the Form itself.
Yang Family Long Form
With more than 100 moves, the form takes between 15 and 35 minutes to perform. The time depends on the choice the practitioner makes but whatever the speed, the emphasis is always on smooth, continuous, flowing movements, as though reeling silk. The movements are precise yet large and open. It is about cultivating and storing Qi, energy.
Chi Kung (Qi Gong)
Tai Ch Chuan is an advanced type of Chi Kung (Qi Gong). Chi Kung (Qi Gong) exercises work internally and externally to promote health in the widest sense. Read more about Qi Gong here.
Standing Post
As the name implies, this type of Qi Gong is done standing still. It is an essential part of Tai Chi. While strengthening and toning the legs, back and shoulders, you also learn how to soften and relax the muscles and your breathing.
Push Hands
In Push Hands you begin partner work, exploring your own and your partner’s ability to feel and utilise the various energies at work. You are learning to understand the implications of the postures and movements that you have been practising in the Long Form.
Other Opportunities
Learning Tai Chi is an ongoing process. But as an art, there is always something new unfolding. Above all, it can play a significant role in the maintenance of health and wellbeing.
Find out more about traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan