Bondi Beach Tai Chi & Qigong Academy

23/11/2015

Great postures, excellent chi flow. What a great session we had this evening, in Cooper Park. Traditional tai chi & qigong isn't an easy practice, it takes dedication and commitment. When it all comes together for the students, there is nothing more satisfying for me as a teacher, to witness this process. :)

07/10/2015

02/10/2015

My first radio interview with Frederick Malouf, on Bondi Beach Radio. Under a 9 min listen. :)
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There are few peaceful people I have met, one being my good buddy Luis Fernandez who has been practising tai chi and qigong for as long as I remember. I love his…

21/09/2015

So why practice Tai Chi & Qigong? Well, here are some of the amazing benefits: Awaken your greater human potential ~ Unwind your nervous system ~ Optimise your relaxation ~ Increase your energy ~ Correct & integrate your posture to reduce muscular tension ~ Learn to deal with physical & emotional forces with less struggle ~ Deepen your ability to feel grounded ~ Meditation for stress relief, peace of mind & spiritual development ~ Stimulate, open meridian & energy channels. Come in and enjoy a free class to satisfy your curiosity. Participate on the day for your CHANCE TO WIN 1 of 2 PRIZES. Either a 7 weekly beginner Tai Chi/ Qigong experience or a 1 day workshop. VENUE: Bondi Beach Rooftop. TIME: 10-11.30am. For bookings and enquiries contact Luis: 0411 369 991 email: [email protected]

21/07/2015

Tai Chi & Qigong Level 2 classes, commencing Monday 27 July 2015.
Time: 7-8.30pm
Venue: Bondi Beach Rooftop
For enquiries and booking contact Luis on: 0411 369 991 or email: [email protected]

11/02/2015

Bollywood Indian Tai Chi Masters go head to head. :)

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01/02/2015

Why practice Tai Chi & Qigong- beyond the obvious? Sure these ancient practices look relaxing and the slow moving dance, choregraphed beautifully, gracefully. However it offers so much more. The enthusiast in me could write a few pages worth on the benefits, but for now I'll mention just a few of the less obvious ones. Do you know how to ground yourself effectively? In tai chi & qigong this means to sink and project your energy down into the ground, together with a relaxed and aligned posture. Many people's energy rises upwards. Busy minds, worries, concerns, all drawing attention and awareness outside themselves. Becoming less present in their bodies. Imagine expanding your energy field down into the ground, extenting your feet into the earth mentally and energetically. Proper grounding means that we can discharge tension down into the earth more effectively, helping soothe mental, emotional and nervous tension. We can also draw from her strength, like drawing roots from the earth up through our feet and body, to become more solid physically. These techniques offer a much greater ability to ground yourself to new depths. Learning to adjust your energy according to your needs and environment, offers an empowered way to function within the world. For tips on how to cultivate proper and effective grounding techniques, book now with classes commencing, Sat 21st & Mon 23rd February. Contact Luis on 0411 369 991 or email on: [email protected]

27/01/2015

Bondi Beach Tai Chi & Qigong. 8 week beginner classes commencing Saturday 21st February, 8.45-10am or Monday 23rd Feb, 7-8.15pm. This isn't your average Grandma's Tai Chi. This style (Imperial Yang) travels deeper, going beyond the choreography of peaceful movements & serious faces, towards learning the artful cultivation of internal balance, strength and wholeness. Together with Taoist Qigong, you'll take your health and well-being to the next level. Learn to cultivate softness of mind, breath and body. Learn how to connect, interact and move your your (chi). Learn how to be present in your body, to stand, walk and move with increased awareness, so that you may occupy your physical environment with greater effect. Contact Luis at Internal Wisdom on: 0411 369 991 Or email: [email protected]

19/12/2014

I had an enjoyable experience presenting a workshop at this year's Subsonic Music Festival. Thank you to all those who participated. Thank you to the Oddly Wholesome Crew for the invitation to present. Also, thank you to Dj Amar Dhall for providing the ambience, invoking the senses and taking us on a sublime musical journey.

04/11/2014

Do you know how to use your knees effectively and efficiently for maximum support and minimal strain. In my observations as a massage therapist and as a teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong, more often than not, people just don't know. One fundamental postural principle of Tai Chi, is to bend and soften the knees so that they function like a spring, in standing and moving postures. Locked knees bear the brunt of gravity and the weight of the body. Tension absorbs force and can create damage. Soft knees disperse and transfer forces to minimise any impact. Think about the suspension of a car or truck, designed to smooth out the effects of a bumpy road, supporting and protecting the vehicle itself from ground forces. It is important for the suspension to keep the wheels on the road surface as much as possible. Comparatively we need to keep our feet in contact with the ground as much as possible and with control. Well aligned knees help support proper foot function and protect knees and our bodies from ground and physical forces. Tai Chi offers ancient wisdom and techniques to help knee alignment for maximum support, efficiency and longevity.

01/11/2014

Nobel Prize winning physicists have proven beyond doubt that the physical world is one large sea of energy that flashes into and out of being in milliseconds, over and over again. Nothing is solid. This is the world of Quantum Physics. They have proven that thoughts are what put together an