Master Young’s article (8 pages) – Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s Design of the Yang Style Short Form in this season’s issue of Qi Journal.
Just out – Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s Design of the Yang Style Short Form
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Liberating the Emotion of Fear Exercise
Winter is the time when all moves inward (Yin). The element is Water; the organs that correspond to this phase are the Kidneys and Bladder; the emotion is fear. When out of balance you may find yourself less able to access your inner wisdom. Connect with the joy in your life to liberate the contraction […]
Harmony of Energy – Methods for Reducing Stress
We all experience stress – in one way or another. Here are a few methods in reducing physical, mental, and emotional stress. Neck release Care for the knees Stretch for the upper body […]
Yin Yang of it All – Part 2
Within both tai chi and chi kung there is an interplay of the mindful and the mindless. One cannot be totally mindful and we all know where being totally mindlessness can lead. Mindfulness is mechanics based; coordination, foundation, specificity in timing, intention, focus, letting go and force. Mindlessness is more of a flow, momentum, spacious […]
What is required is Deep Listening
We are often challenged to find balance (metaphorically as well as in physical and mental health). Whether you practice tai chi or chi kung remembering to breathe, feel your feet on the ground and embracing the meditation techniques in practice are tools that will help you to feel centered so’s to “walk forward” in grace […]
Cultivating Chi 2
The previous video blog offered one way of cultivating chi to nourish the internal organs. Again, there is some kind of “action” necessary to cultivate chi. In what way does the Tai Chi form cultivate chi. In this video Master Young explains some of the mechanics used in the form that cultivates chi leading to the […]
Professor Cheng Man Ching Movie Marathon
Date: August 17, 6:30-8:30 PM Location: Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd., Suite B, Ann Arbor Cost: FREE! Event not to be missed – the history and impact of Tai Chi coming to the West. Professor Cheng Man Ching was Master Young’s teachers’ teacher. This evening she will be showing 3 films on the professor; his […]
Invest in Practice
People flock to the internet… YouTube, Instagram, etc. to not only reinforce their practice, but often to accumulate more knowledge and sometimes even to add more to what they are practicing. Remember the art you practice is more often enhanced and impacted by the quality and depth of your practice. Peace, Master Young
Self-Care Tips for Reducing Neck Tension 1
A variety of uncomfortable symptoms of the head and face can be a result of neck tension. For instance non-debilitating headaches, tight forehead, squinting, clinching the jaw, etc. may be caused by tension in the neck. Of course if you have any concerns about your symptoms consult your primary care physician. Here is a video […]
Take a virtual step into the Peaceful Dragon School
Options for On-line Study with Master Wasentha Young Become a Web Member On-line classes and private sessions How Does it Work? Answering that question may require a conversation. Briefly, it depends on what we are working on together… will you be learning something new from Master Young, reviewing, or will it be a question/answer period of time. Will you […]
