Integrative Tai Chi

Integrative Tai Chi Qigong, , or chi gung literally "Life Energy Cultivation" is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation.

Qigong or "Life Energy Cultivation" is the practice of aligning breath,
movement, awareness, healing, and meditation into a synergistic
health practice. It is comprised of ancient Chinese exercises designed to enhance one's health and longevity. Qigong exercises, combined with deep breathing and gentle movements, can reduce stress, boost one's energy and enhance the immune system, thereby improvin

g one's overall health. Integrative Qigong is designed to add the practice of qigong to an otherwise healthy lifestyle. Integrative Qigong is affiliated with Grandmaster Tony Yang's Wu Tang Center in Ohio. Tony Yang began his training in Taiwan at the age of six. As he progressed in his training, he learned various health practices from Tai Chi, Bagua, Hsing-I, and Baji. Master Yang has taught at 5 colleges on Taiwan and was a teacher for the Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan for four years. He was also an instructor to the Nationalist Chinese bodyguards for the president of Nationalist China. Upon coming to the United States, Master Yang settled in Canton, Ohio where he began teaching and still teaches today, Master Yang is a past Ohio Chairman of the United States Traditional Kung Fu Federation. Joe Mullin is a student of Master Yang and has been practicing Chinese martial arts and their health practices for 40 years. He has had several teachers to include Robert Smith, Wu Hsueh Wei and Tony Yang. At Integrative Qigong we teach a variety of qigong sets such as:
Wu Qin Xi
Old Buddha
Ba Duan Jin
Yi Jin Jing
Dao Yin
Elements from Xing YI
Elements from Bagua
Additionally we teach Tai Chi. Qigong will benefit people of all ages and physical conditions. Proper practice induces relaxation and the massage of one's internal organs and endocrine system by reducing tension, assisting organs to function better, and to boost energy. Thai Chi Lessons Now Included in the sessions. Classes: Tuesday evenings
Time: 7:00pm -- 8:00Pm
Where: 1862 Akron-Peninsula Rd, Akron Ohio 44313. Cost: $20 Per session or $15 per session if you Pay the Monthly rate of $60. Call Joe Mullin at (330) 690-2782 for more information.

01/11/2020

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07/12/2019

We are currently looking for a larger place to practice. Since we have expanded students. When we find a place we will announce it here and post discounts for new people that might be interested.

New Tai Chi Classes starting. In Akron down in the Valley Near Todaro's party center. Tuesday Nights 7-8. We are run...
04/11/2019

New Tai Chi Classes starting.
In Akron down in the Valley Near Todaro's party center. Tuesday Nights 7-8.
We are running a special of $60 for a month if you would like to join.
We also do a lot of Qi Gong. Qi = Energy Gong = work. Which means gentle movement with specific breathing exercises to increase the body's natural life force energy.

Phone: (330) 703-3525 · Email: [email protected]
http://www.integrativeqigong.com/ For more information.

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Our instructor and some of the students practicing. Qi Gong and Tai Chi.
11/12/2014

Our instructor and some of the students practicing. Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

06/30/2014

Tai Chi Chuan
is translated as the Supreme Ultimate Fist. Although this term is associated with Tai Chi as a combative art, one of the three main internal systems, it is also a superb health and healing practice. This idea of “supreme ultimate” refers to the Chinese theory of the yin and yang or the dynamic duality found in all of nature.

The purpose in the practice of Tai Chi, for most people, is not combative but to enhance and improve the quality of one’s vital energy. Its aim, therefore, is to balance the Chi or vital energy throughout the body thereby improving health and longevity. This is accomplished by slow and relaxed movements, timed to deep breathing, and meditation.

Additionally the practice of Tai Chi will calm and relax the mind, thereby inducing greater physical and mental awareness. Some people consider this “moving meditation” as the highest form of meditation because it embodies “stillness in motion.”

Tai Chi Chuan is comprised of a series of forms or sets , which when practiced correctly, will strengthen the muscles, tendons and bones; massage the internal organs’, improve the quality of chi and smooth out the flow of energy dissolving blockages within the body.

According to the Mayo Clinic website, the practice of Tai Chi Chuan can provide the following benefits:
• Decrease stress and anxiety
• Increase aerobic capacity
• Increase energy and stamina
• Increase balance, flexibility, and agility
• Increase muscle strength
The article goes on to state that there is some evidence that the practice of Tai Chi Chuan may also:
• Enhance the quality of sleep
• Enhance the immune system
• Improve joint pain
Since Tai chi is low impact, it puts little stress on the joints while still exercising them. It is ,therefore, generally suited for all ages.

06/18/2014

BAGUA
Bagua is known as the “Eight Trigram Palm.” It is one of the big three Nei Jia Quan or internal systems of China and is believed by some to have the purest Taoist content of the three. Bagua is based upon the Book of Changes, or I-Ching, and is composed of eight palms or motions that incorporate the entire range of possible combat movements.

Common to all styles of Bagua is the circle walk. Many cultures across time have walked the circle for spiritual and health practice. It is believed Taoist monks used it for centuries for such purposes.t D**g Hai Chuan is credited with formalizing Bagua as a martial art by combining several martial styles with the Taoist circle walking.

The health benefits of walking the bagua circle are many. The practice helps to relax the body and calm the mind. Furthermore it will strengthen the muscles and tendons particularly in the legs and waist. So too will it add an anaerobic and aerobic aspect to one’s health by alternating among slow, medium, and fast walking speeds. However, bagua circle walking differs from straight line walking by the coiling and uncoiling aspects of the practice.

These coiling and uncoiling movements massage the internal organs, increasing their efficiency. It will lubricate and loosen the joint as well as making the spine more flexible. Additionally these movements squeeze and massage the endocrine glands helping to improve one’s immunity. Walking the circle will positively impact the energy meridians and channels, thereby, smoothing out the flow of energy throughout the body.

Finally bagua practice will benefit the function of the brain due to the constant changes of direction, particularly the change between moving clockwise and counterclockwise, and visa-versa, found in bagua. When one changes direction, the lead foot changes.

The weighted foot stimulates the whole side of the body to include the corresponding hemisphere of the brain. Switching directions changes the side of the body and the other hemisphere of the brain. This practice will not only nourish the brain but balance both sides of it.

06/18/2014

Hsing I Chuan

Hsing I Chuan can be translated as Mind Form Boxing. It is considered one of the 3 major “internal” martial systems in the Chinese martial arts. Its aim is to have the mind form a shape or natural response to an attack.

The mind conceives and leads the chi which then leads the strength or power into a whole body response appropriate for the circumstances. While it is known as a primarily as a martial art, Hsing I contains within it some of the most powerful and beneficial health practices known in China.

The core of Hsing I practice consists of 5 elements and each has a positive effect as follows:
• Metal - Lungs and large intestines
• Wood - Liver and gall bladder
• Water - Kidneys, adrenal glands, and bladder
• Fire - Heart and pericardium
• Earth – Stomach and spleen

While each of the aforementioned forms can be done in a static posture, they are also done while moving which has a much greater positive impact on one’s health.

Each movement or form exercises the organs described above by massaging them, thereby, smoothing out the energy, getting rid of energy blockages, and getting more oxygen rich blood to them as well as to the disks in the spine.

Additionally, the twisting motions move the synovial fluids within the joints and massage the endocrine glands, enhancing one’s immunity. The forms also strengthen the tendons, ligaments and muscles as well as the bones and spinal column. Finally, it provides a wonderful aerobic and anaerobic workout.

06/09/2014

YI JIN JING

Yi Jin Jing can be translated as the Muscle/Tendon Changing Set. It is a series of 12 rather intense qigong sets in which the breath is coordinated with the movements and mental concentration. Its purpose is to develop weak and flaccid muscles and tendons into strong and sturdy ones.

The movements are both vigorous and gentle. Correct practice will unify one’s intention with the will and strength. Specifically, consistent practice of the Yi Jin Jing will yield the following:

• Improve both the static and nervous structure of the body

• Stretching the muscles and fascia, thereby, massaging the organs and joints, eliminating stagnation in the meridians, and improving the quality of qi

• Positively affects one’s metabolism and improves one’s energy

• Improves balance and as well as strengthening the body and mind

Of the Yi Jin Jing it is said that consistent practice will produce the following by year:

• Year one: Rebuilds strength and mental vitality

• Year two: Enhances blood circulation and nurtures the meridians

• Year three: Brings greater flexibility to the muscles and nurtures the organs

• Year four: Improves the meridians and nurtures the viscera

• Year five: Washes the marrow and nurtures the brain
The names and functions of each movement are described below:

• Present the Pestle: Smooth circulation of the energy throughout the whole body thereby affecting all the organs

• Presenting the Pestle II: Energizes the chi of the heart and lungs and improves the respiratory function

• Presenting the Pestle III: Massages all the internal organ of the torso

• Plucking a Star and Exchanging a Start Cluster: Strengthen the waist and kidneys

• Pulling Nine Bulls by the Tails: Positively affects the heart, lungs, and bladder

• Spreading Wings and Shooting Talons: Improves heart, lung, stomach, and spleen functions

• Nine Ghosts Drawing Swords: This exercises the lungs, kidneys, and works the spinal column by twisting and stretching the back, thereby, improving the health and function of the spinal column

• Three Plates Falling to the Floor: Enhances the function of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, and spleen

• Black Dragon Displays Its Claws: This movement is designed to improve the function of the liver as well as to reduce stress

• Tiger Pouncing on Its Prey: This movement exercises and massages the liver, lungs, stomach, and spleen as wells as nourishes and strengthens the spine

• Bow Down in Salutation: Positively affects the health of the spinal column and has the effect of stimulating the brain and improving hearing

• Swing the Tail: This action stretches the whole body and brings the chi throughout the body back to the Dan Tien where it enriches and enhances the healthy chi or energy

Keep in mind that while these 12 movements affect the internal organs as described above, they also improve chi or energy circulation throughout the 12 meridians and 8 channels.

Simultaneously, these very same exercises improve flexibility and strengthen the tendons and muscles thereby changing one’s physique.

06/09/2014

BaDuan Jin
This exercise routine, also referred to as the Eight Sections of Brocade, is over 1000 years old and is based upon Chinese medical theory. The Ba means eight, the Duan refers to the positive health benefits that can be obtained, and Jin means silk or brocade. It is comprised of eight exercises that will balance and enhance the energy or chi in the body, thereby, promoting health.

It is important to keep in mind that the BaDuan Jin is an energy practice although these movements will aid in flexibility, strengthen the tendons, and improve bone strength. The regular practice of BaDuan Jin will raise one’s spirit, regulate the breath, and strengthen the body.

This unison of spirit, breath and body for health and longevity is the goal of this and all qigong practices.
The BaDuan Jin is divided into eight forms.

1. Two Hands Reach-up to the Heavens
This exercise benefits the heart, lungs, spleen, stomach, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, bladder, and the large and small intestines. As one can see, this exercise will develop more energy and bring balance to the entire body.

2. Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk
This exercise uses the chi to adjust and balance the liver and lungs. Additionally this exercise will increase flexibility and blood circulation in the shoulders and neck.

3. Split Heaven and Earth
This movement will adjust the stomach and spleen while also benefitting the liver and gallbladder.

4. Wise Owl Gazes Backwards and Looks Around
The aim of this exercise is to strengthen the spinal column of the body. Yang energy will be improved as the spine is the conduit through which yang energy flows.

5. Sway the Head and Shake the Tail
This exercise is designed to balance the energies from the heart and kidneys. This exercise will also induce better function of the bladder which compliments the kidneys. A word of caution, the strenuousness and range of motion of this exercise requires that the elderly or those with hypertension practice this with moderation.

6. Two Hands Hold the Feet
This movement will train the waist and kidneys. When the Chinese speak of the kidney organs, there are also referring to the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands manufacture and secret over 50 hormones for one’s entire body. Without the proper functioning of the adrenal glands one cannot hope to be healthy. Consequently, any exercise which benefits the kidneys will also benefit the adrenal glands. Lastly, this exercise, and any exercise involving the kidneys will promote healthy bones and bone marrow. The purpose of the kidneys is to filter and reprocess blood and it is in the bone marrow where new blood cells are produced.

7. Clench Fists and Glare Fiercely
This exercise will foster energy development and strengthen the body. The motions will strengthen the muscles, tendons, waist, kidneys, and liver.

8. Bouncing on Toes
The function of this final exercise is to balance the yin and yang meridians and spread the chi evenly throughout the body to enhance the immune system and help prevent disease.

05/17/2014

WU QIN XI
Wu Qin Xi, also known as the Five Animals Frolic, is a qigong health routine developed by Hua Tou, a famous medical doctor of the Late Eastern Han Dynasty. It is based upon observation of five animals: tiger, bear, crane, deer, and monkey. As with all qigong exercises the physical movement is combined with breathing to cure diseases and maintain health. This combination of the physical movement, external, with the breath, internal, will help to concentrate the mind and promote relaxation. These exercises will also promote flexibility and stability.
Specifically, each animal form targets particular areas of the body and organs. The tiger strengthens the waist and kidneys. The bear concentrates on the entire abdomen and massages the stomach and spleen as well as nourishes the liver and kidneys. The crane is designed to strengthen the lungs and heart. The deer, by twisting the waist, is designed to strengthen the muscles of the waist and back as well as increasing the flexibility of the spine. It will benefit the kidney and bladder too. Finally the monkey form exercises the heart and lungs. This movement also exercises the carotid arteries, thereby, increasing blood flow to the brain.

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