JOetaiji
INNER DEVELOPMENT
TAIJI & MEDITATION
Ancient Taoist Principles in Practice
Classes in Northeast England, UK
Our lineaged old Grandmasters. Yang Luchan; Yang ChengFu; Cheng Man Ching; Huang Xingxian. Photos from 9 Clouds studio Shanghai used throughout this site with permission
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Authentic Taiji teachings handed down in an unbroken chain.
Deep Body - Deep Emotions - Deep Mind
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Inner Development starts via the the deep body intelligence
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Deep breathing - oxygenates the body and brain
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Waves of movement - massage the lymphatic system
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Energizing the nervous system - increases neuromuscular control
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Escape the internal chatter & stress stimulated by the outer roughness of the world
Plunge the fire of the mind into the waters of the body to
create a balance in Body, Emotions & Mind.
Each class we begin by closing down the everyday 'chattering' mind and
then awaken the deeper mind by listening into the deep body sensations
using the 5 inner senses
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What We Train:
- 5 Loosening Exercises of Huang Xingxian
- Cheng Manqing 37-move Short Form
- Yang Chengfu 108-move Long Form
- Huang Xingxian Fast Form
- 8 basic Fixed Pattern Pushing-Hands.
- 8 advanced Fixed Pattern Pushing-Hands.
Class includes 5 - 15min guided meditation.
Our aim is the gentle path of internal refinement.
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Regular classes & seminars in the Northeast of England and elsewhere. The school is directed by long trained, qualified, senior instructor with 25+ years intensive Taiji experience, assisted by senior students of 10+ years experience.
The classes are aimed at those who wish to learn deeply.
Beginners are welcome all year round.
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LATEST NEWS
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Enrolling of new starters...
You are most welcome to come and see what we do, ask your questions, see if it suits what you are looking for. We have a methodical, step by step, teaching process to lead you deeper...
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