TAI CHI FORMS QIGONG (CHI KUNG) FIVE ELEMENT QIGONG Nganga Tolo-Naa's web site: www.myqsst.com Mfundishi Olafemi's web site: www.msii-online.com
A Tai Chi class consists of stretches and warmups, Qigong sets, drills of Tai Chi moves, and instruction in a traditional form of continuous movement. Instruction is the following forms is available.
TAI CHI FROM THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is a program designed by a medical doctor, Dr. Paul Lam, for people who have arthritis or other conditions that may restrict the ability to move easily.
SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI CHUAN: THE 24 FORM
This form, based on the Yang style, was developed by the China's Physical Culture and Sport Commission in 1956.
OLD YANG STYLE TAI CHI
Lao Yang, or "Old Yang," Style Tai Chi is a rare form that is thought to have been taught to the Chinese imperial body guards.
SECRET FAMILY STYLE (SECRET YANG)
This is another very old and rare style of Yang Tai Chi that was preserved by the Michuan Family. See Nganga Tolo-Naa work a small segment on www.myqsst.com.
Qigong means "skill with Chi (energy)" and consists of movement with intention, visualization, and coordinated breathing. Five Element Qigong is based on the principle of Five Elements from traditional Asian medicine.
FIVE YIN ORGAN QIGONG
Qigong movements to tonify the five yin organs: Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Heart, and Spleen.
QIGONG FOR STRENGTH
Qigong for Strength includes movements that relate to the three primary "soft" or "internal" martial arts of Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and Ba Gua.
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SCHEDULE
Tai Chi / Qigong instruction by Fundi Diane Ryan is offered at the following Chicago South and Southwest Suburban park districts
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430 (708) 957-7275
Orland Township Activity Center, 15100 94th Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 - (708)403-4222.
Tinley Park District, 171st and 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL (708) 342-4200
Private lessons by arrangement.
Prices subject to change. Call the park district to verify times and fees.
