about tai chi & qigong

Tai Chi

Tai chi is pronunced "tie jee" or "tie jee chwen" when the word 'chuan' is added, which means fist. It is also spelled Taiji and Taijiquan.

Tai chi is a complete system for personal development that functions as exercise, meditation, and martial art. This ancient art of slow fluid movements conditions the body and deepens awareness by consciously using the mind, body and energy together. It creates a state of ‘relaxed alertness’ and imparts a feeling of vitality coupled with tranquility. The movements have the look and feel of a great river, full and powerful, yet soft and yielding.

This form consists of 37 movements performed consecutively in a deliberate, relaxed, and fluid manner.

As a martial art tai chi functions as a strategy for both self defense and conflict resolution. As we consciously align mind, body and energy we act from a more centered place which promotes harmonious relations with others and helps us know when to act and when not to.

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Qigong

Pronounced ("chee gung"), this ancient Chinese healing system is believed to improve the quality and circulation of the body's vital energy. In Chinese, the word 'qi' means energy and 'gong' means work or daily practice. Qigong refers to working with the body's energy. According to Chinese medical theory, good health depends on a full and flowing supply of qi.

Although qigong has many of the same benefits as tai chi, it is simpler and easier to learn.

The form we teach at Stone River consists of a small set of movements as well as standing and walking meditation.

This form is a perfect complement to tai chi or a complete system in itself.