I have been told that since I am from Mars and worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer that I must have rational scientific explanations for everything. Yes and…as a yogi there is much that transcends modern/western explanations. This YouTube video speaks to many of the “not scientifically proven” ideas that I have lived with […]
Category: Qigong
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McAuley Meadows Tai Chi
When: Thursday mornings from 8:00 AM till 9:00 AM in the community room just beyond the front doors. Location: McAuley Meadows Apartments – come to glass front door. Knock if someone isn’t there to let you in. Address: 585 Sacramento St., Auburn 95603 (corner of Auburn Folsom Road & Sacramento Street) Parking: You may park […]
Railhead Park Tai Chi
The Auburn Free T’ai Chi began meeting outside as result of the COVID-19 closure of public facilities, our beloved Placer County Library. After trying a few places in Recreation Park we moved over to Railhead Park into the covered picnic area, in front of the pond. When the library reopened after COVID closure we continued to meeting on […]
Auburn Senior Center Tai Chi
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. When: Mondays 9:15 am – 10:15 amWhere: Dance Hall, Auburn Senior Center 11960 Heritage Oak Pl., Ste #15, Auburn, CA 95603 Contact: (530) 823-8172 seniorcenterauburn@att.net Cost: Membership in the Auburn […]
Microcosmic Orbit
The Microcosmic Orbit is a fundamental qigong practice. It is usually taught to students with some experience with qigong or T’ai Chi. Initially one works with the breath and follows the Microcosmic Orbit around the body.
Book Recommendations
A few of the books available to you about Prana, Qi, internal martial arts, T’ai Chi and Qigong: Links to Amazon.com from this posting will result in a commission paid to my, Jaya’s, Amazon Store “kodainobushidoda“; this does not effect the price that you pay. — Mahalo
Taoist Five
Standing feet shoulder width apart, arms at side. The standard rules apply. Execute the cycle once. Repeat each step about 20 times before proceeding to the next. Keep the back straight, head erect and shoulders down. Use the legs but keep the knees protected with good biomechanics. General applicability, works the entire body.
Eight Pieces of Silk
Standing feet shoulder width apart, arms at side. The standard rules apply. Execute the cycle once. Repeat most steps several times before proceeding to the next step. General applicability, works the entire body.
The Eight Brocades
Standing feet shoulder width apart, arms at side. The standard rules apply. Two Hands Reach Skyward Open the Bow Raise Each Arm Looking Behind Bending Over, Wagging the Tail Reaching Down Punching with Angry Gaze Toe Touching Execute the cycle once. Repeat each step several times before proceeding to the next step. General applicability, works the entire body.