Liang Gong, Chi Kung and Tai Chi are healing internal practices that include breathing exercises, upper middle and lower body exercises and form practice. They increase range of motion, help maintain bone density, can lower blood pressure, improve aerobic capacity and improve both balance control and sleep quality. They are excellent for people who wish to improve their health and vitality at any age. The lessons are very adaptable to people with varying levels of range of motion and balance. Many of the exercises can be done sitting in a chair or while using a chair back as an extra balance point.
I complete a thorough assessment of the student’s range of motion, balance, and health issues prior to beginning lessons. I will eliminate or modify any exercises for a student who cannot complete them in their traditional format. Please visit the blog on class structure in Nam Hua Notes.
Click My Credentials for information about my teaching certifications.
Classes: Classes for multiple students are available for $10 per session per student
One-on-one teaching is available for $45 per hour.
Contact: Richard Harvey
Cell: 562-753-1114, Email info@lemons-to-lemonade.com
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
What Do Students Learn In a Tai Chi/Chi Kung Lesson
Class Structure for Tai Chi/Chi Kung Forms
The Energy Workout/Liang Gong: 30 minutes
Warm up swings
Section 1: The Breath (5 each)
Hands up the front
Arms up the side
Alternating
Spread Chest
Power Breaths
Section 2: The Joints/Energy Work (2-4 each)
Upper Body
Turn neck (left, right, up, down)
Draw Bow on Both Sides
Reaching to the sky
Pushing up the sky on both sides
Push palm, turn waist
Turn wrists
Middle Body
Push up the sky with both hands
Blade hand on both sides
Circle hips
Tiger glances at the moon
Circle knees
Lower Body
Foot extension and ankle circles
Up and down on balls of feet
Section 3: Swings and Energy Work
Acupressure points on face, skull and ears
Swings: (15 each)
Swing
Reverse Swing
Side to side swing
Master Swing
Forward and Backward Swing
Section 4: The Mind (Time varies)
Standing Bear
Cloud Hands
Ride The Horse
Wu Chi – A meditation on mindfulness and breathing.
(5 Minute Break)
Section 5: Form Practice 30-40 minutes
Full form practice
Review of Last Lesson
Modeling of new section
Modeling of new footwork
Modeling of new upper body movements
Full form practice
Closing
The Energy Workout/Liang Gong: 30 minutes
Warm up swings
Section 1: The Breath (5 each)
Hands up the front
Arms up the side
Alternating
Spread Chest
Power Breaths
Section 2: The Joints/Energy Work (2-4 each)
Upper Body
Turn neck (left, right, up, down)
Draw Bow on Both Sides
Reaching to the sky
Pushing up the sky on both sides
Push palm, turn waist
Turn wrists
Middle Body
Push up the sky with both hands
Blade hand on both sides
Circle hips
Tiger glances at the moon
Circle knees
Lower Body
Foot extension and ankle circles
Up and down on balls of feet
Section 3: Swings and Energy Work
Acupressure points on face, skull and ears
Swings: (15 each)
Swing
Reverse Swing
Side to side swing
Master Swing
Forward and Backward Swing
Section 4: The Mind (Time varies)
Standing Bear
Cloud Hands
Ride The Horse
Wu Chi – A meditation on mindfulness and breathing.
(5 Minute Break)
Section 5: Form Practice 30-40 minutes
Full form practice
Review of Last Lesson
Modeling of new section
Modeling of new footwork
Modeling of new upper body movements
Full form practice
Closing
Monday, March 1, 2010
About The Teacher
I have been practicing the internal arts of Liang Gong, Chi Kung and Tai Chi for 12 years. I studied under Xifu (Master) Jim Scott Beherends in the United States and Xifu Mai Quan Tri in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In 2009 I completed my two year instructor's apprenticeship under Xifu Beherends while I was in active treatment for brain cancer. Tai Chi has been very important in my recovery from balance, health and cognitive issues associated with my treatments.
I graduated as Instructor of Internal Arts from The Nam Hua Temple of Internal Arts, Watsonville, CA. 2009. In 2000 I earned my California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. It is current through 2010.
I teach healing internal practices including Liang Gong, Chi Kung and Tai Chi. A typical class includes breathing exercises, upper middle and lower body exercises and form practice. Clases may include standing meditations as well.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung increase range of motion, help maintain bone density, can lower blood pressure, improve aerobic capacity and improve both balance control and sleep quality. They are excellent for people who wish to improve their health and vitality at any age. The lessons are very adaptable to people with varying levels of range of motion and balance. Many of the exercises can be done sitting in a chair or while using a chair back as an extra balance point.
All students are given an assessment of their range of motion, balance, and health issues prior to beginning studies. Some of the exercises can be adapted to suit the needs of students who are more restricted. The instructor will eliminate or replace any exercises the class cannot complete.
Classes: Classes for multiple students are available for $10 per session per student
One-on-one teaching is available for $45 per hour.
Contact: Richard Harvey
Cell: 562-753-1114, Email info@lemons-to-lemonade.com
I graduated as Instructor of Internal Arts from The Nam Hua Temple of Internal Arts, Watsonville, CA. 2009. In 2000 I earned my California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. It is current through 2010.
I teach healing internal practices including Liang Gong, Chi Kung and Tai Chi. A typical class includes breathing exercises, upper middle and lower body exercises and form practice. Clases may include standing meditations as well.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung increase range of motion, help maintain bone density, can lower blood pressure, improve aerobic capacity and improve both balance control and sleep quality. They are excellent for people who wish to improve their health and vitality at any age. The lessons are very adaptable to people with varying levels of range of motion and balance. Many of the exercises can be done sitting in a chair or while using a chair back as an extra balance point.
All students are given an assessment of their range of motion, balance, and health issues prior to beginning studies. Some of the exercises can be adapted to suit the needs of students who are more restricted. The instructor will eliminate or replace any exercises the class cannot complete.
Classes: Classes for multiple students are available for $10 per session per student
One-on-one teaching is available for $45 per hour.
Contact: Richard Harvey
Cell: 562-753-1114, Email info@lemons-to-lemonade.com
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