Taiji is a series of postures learned in sequence. This means that one proceeds posture by posture and progresses through the set of slow, circular, graceful movements at an individual pace. Taiji comprises martial, spiritual and physical healing aspects for the participant. Students maintain a regular practice to build muscle and spirit memory of the form through repetition and frequency of practice.

Qigong movements are generally slow and easy to follow. Classes are a combination of movement, breath work and meditation. Qigong is one of the oldest systems of medicine – evidence of practice exists from as long ago as 5000 years – and has been proven to heal illness, reduce stress, slow the effects of aging and enliven the spirit. One achieves a sense of active relaxation in tune with oneself and nature. Some forms have a sequence. Sometimes the forms practiced are a result of who is in the class and the season of the year.

Qigong was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. Its self-message techniques are relaxing and meditative, but the exercises are also used as preventative medicine to improve health and strength.

Mythosomatic Movement

Drawing from traditional Chinese Qigong and 30 years of practice and study, Bobbi teaches gentle, simple and guided meditations and movements (that can also be done while seated) for healing, strength, detoxification, balance, calm mind and enlivened spirit. We can contact our vital essence (Jing) through the imaginative power of the mind combined with specific archetypal postures. Our bodies are the emotional locus of sensitivity which can be cultivated and nourished – and discovered – through these archetypical forms and ancient understandings.

Some of the benefits of Taiji and Qigong are:

•Balance and Stability in Movement and Stillness

•Improving bone health by stimulating bone marrow growth

•Working with flexibility in the tendons and ligaments

•Helping the mobility in knees and hips

•Aligning the spine

•Strengthening the qi stored in the internal organs

•Working with increasing subtlety with the body, energy and consciousness through progressive levels

Bobbi