Qigong - is thousands of years old and composed of a series of breathing, sometimes moving exercises that are usually not in a sequence and do not usually involve footwork.
Therefore Qigong can be done by anyone, as it can be accomplished standing, sitting, or even lying down.
It is easier to learn, and has many benefits.
Therefore Qigong can be done by anyone, as it can be accomplished standing, sitting, or even lying down.
It is easier to learn, and has many benefits.
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Tai Chi- a much younger art (less than 500 years) is a choreographed set of movements that involve using the entire body in a focused slow motion martial arts form.
Since in practicing Tai Chi forms you are walking, sometimes kicking and squatting down, it is more demanding physically. This also creates strength, balance and bone density improvement as a weight bearing activity. Studying the traditional forms is also challenging mentally (good for brain stimulation) since you are memorizing the choreography.
Students who choose to study the traditional Yang style sets will begin with a 10 form set, then move on to the 40 form set. Long form and Yang style sword are available to students with a good foundation.
Since in practicing Tai Chi forms you are walking, sometimes kicking and squatting down, it is more demanding physically. This also creates strength, balance and bone density improvement as a weight bearing activity. Studying the traditional forms is also challenging mentally (good for brain stimulation) since you are memorizing the choreography.
Students who choose to study the traditional Yang style sets will begin with a 10 form set, then move on to the 40 form set. Long form and Yang style sword are available to students with a good foundation.
What's EASY Tai Chi?
I believe the best way to utilize these body, mind, energetic exercises is to combine the two arts.
Easy Tai Chi is a combination of standing (or sitting) Qigong exercises, and non-memorized Tai Chi forms in place. The benefits are quite similar to the choreographed forms (10, 24, 40, 48, 108 Yang Styles) but easier to do and follow.
Follow Me Tai Chi can provide:
Individual coaching
Group Classes
Corporate Group Classes
Easy Tai Chi is a combination of standing (or sitting) Qigong exercises, and non-memorized Tai Chi forms in place. The benefits are quite similar to the choreographed forms (10, 24, 40, 48, 108 Yang Styles) but easier to do and follow.
Follow Me Tai Chi can provide:
Individual coaching
Group Classes
Corporate Group Classes
Follow Me Tai Chi is listed at Martial Arts Club Directory