Taiji Worcester studies Cheng Man Ching and Huang Sheng Shyan

Yang style Taiji.

 

For the more progressed student we enhance our learning with Tui Shou (push-hands), Sword Forms, Zen Meditation, Daoist's Mindful and Alchemy practices.

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I will provide you with not only the correct practical application to the practices but also the relate theory and corrections. What I cannot provide is the attentiveness and commitment, this is solely down to you.

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There is a saying

"Don't be upset about the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do"

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​There are many secret teachings within the internal arts, but they mean nothing unless you integrate those teachings with practice, understanding that real growth and unlimited potential comes from PRACTICE.

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I mention this to help manage people's expectations, one hour a week is fantastic for relaxation, gentle mobilisation, improved motor skills, enjoyment and socialisation, but it wont be life transforming.

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The internal arts has so many amazing potential possibilities on offer for the body, mind and spiritual transformation, when you go beyond the weekly class and fall in love with the art.

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​​All Taiji classes are suitable for all levels from complete beginner to the progressed practitioner. The classes generally lean more towards health & wellbeing, for mind body & spirit. While private 1 to 1 sessions are designed specifically for your personal needs, whether that's medical/rehab qigong or a deeper understanding of the methodologies of Taiji and spiritual cultivation training.  

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Methods/Sets

Yang Style Taiji using the principles from the Taiji Classics

Master Huangs 5 Loosening Exercises
Qigong & Nei Gong

Dao Yin Dragon Sets

Ji Ben Qigong Set

Ba Duan Jin Qigong Set

Shibashi Qigong Set

5 Elements Qigong Set

Breathing Practices 

Seven Pushes & Pushing Hands

Sword

Meditation

Microcosmic Orbit Practice

Alchemy Training...............and more

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Unfortunately, the authenticity of these arts are in danger of being lost forever. They have been so watered down & in some cases they are being taught just as a set of basic choreography movements along with the breath. Although, this can be helpful in destressing for relaxation purposes, this is extremely limiting and an absolute foundational level. At TCW we teach these magnificent arts with a depth of experience & understanding which have the possibilities to elevate you way beyond ‘normal’ functioning of the body, mind and spirit.

 

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What Is Taiji & Qigong

Taiji is a slow moving 'mind' absorbing practice for relaxation, health, mind and spirit cultivation. These movements are designed to 'gently' open and stretch the body, releasing the nervous system, clearing and filling energy pathways within the body, allowing your body to work more efficiently, and at higher levels of practice consolidate and cultivate qi.

 

Taiji has gained enormous popularity throughout the world for its health benefits.

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Taiji has its origins in Daoism and Martial Arts but today we may use Taiji to “fight” fatigue, stress and a lack of understanding of oneself and one’s body. Taiji can be used to help keep stresses from creating dis-ease. Daily practice of Taiji promotes mental clarity and a healthy body, assists with inner harmonisation and helps the cultivation and circulation of the body’s qi, blood, lymph and neurological systems.

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Sword

The sword form is beautiful to watch and also to practice, but is usually taught in the later stages of your Taiji study. You need to be competent in the Taiji principles first and then taking those principles to the sword.