tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41460534766008566602011-07-08T02:45:12.759-07:00Greetingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809235866193634653noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146053476600856660.post-37779451999559654552010-03-06T22:13:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:27:11.908-08:00Liang 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.<br /><br />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 <a href="http://namhuanotes.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-do-students-learn-in-tai-chichi.html">class structure</a> in Nam Hua Notes. <br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.lemons-to-lemonade.com/taichi.html">My Credentials</a> for information about my teaching certifications.<br /><br />Classes: Classes for multiple students are available for $10 per session per student<br />One-on-one teaching is available for $45 per hour.<br /> <br />Contact: Richard Harvey<br />Cell: 562-753-1114, Email info@lemons-to-lemonade.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4146053476600856660-3777945199955965455?l=namhuanotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greetingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809235866193634653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146053476600856660.post-35386854568130288092010-03-04T00:05:00.000-08:002010-03-04T00:22:52.531-08:00Class Structure for Tai Chi/Chi Kung Forms<br /><br />The Energy Workout/Liang Gong: 30 minutes<br /><br />Warm up swings<br /><br />Section 1: The Breath (5 each)<br /><br />Hands up the front<br />Arms up the side<br />Alternating<br />Spread Chest<br />Power Breaths<br /><br />Section 2: The Joints/Energy Work (2-4 each)<br /><br />Upper Body<br /><br />Turn neck (left, right, up, down)<br />Draw Bow on Both Sides<br />Reaching to the sky<br />Pushing up the sky on both sides<br />Push palm, turn waist<br />Turn wrists<br /><br />Middle Body<br /><br />Push up the sky with both hands<br />Blade hand on both sides<br />Circle hips<br />Tiger glances at the moon<br />Circle knees<br /><br />Lower Body<br /><br />Foot extension and ankle circles<br />Up and down on balls of feet<br />Section 3: Swings and Energy Work<br />Acupressure points on face, skull and ears<br /><br />Swings: (15 each)<br /><br />Swing<br />Reverse Swing<br />Side to side swing<br />Master Swing<br />Forward and Backward Swing<br /><br /><br />Section 4: The Mind (Time varies)<br /><br />Standing Bear<br />Cloud Hands<br />Ride The Horse<br />Wu Chi – A meditation on mindfulness and breathing.<br /><br />(5 Minute Break)<br /><br />Section 5: Form Practice 30-40 minutes<br /><br />Full form practice <br />Review of Last Lesson<br />Modeling of new section<br />Modeling of new footwork<br />Modeling of new upper body movements<br />Full form practice<br />Closing<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4146053476600856660-3538685456813028809?l=namhuanotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greetingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809235866193634653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146053476600856660.post-30750255941311548472010-03-01T19:16:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:44:53.750-08:00I 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.<br /> <br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br />Classes: Classes for multiple students are available for $10 per session per student<br />One-on-one teaching is available for $45 per hour.<br /> <br />Contact: Richard Harvey<br />Cell: 562-753-1114, Email info@lemons-to-lemonade.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4146053476600856660-3075025594131154847?l=namhuanotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greetingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809235866193634653noreply@blogger.com0