Bagua Qi Gong

Today, the Internal Arts (Nei Jia) of China are widely practised throughout the world, but much of it has become simplified and misunderstood, especially Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) which is quite often regarded in the West as little more than slow graceful exercises to help you feel relaxed.

Lotus Nei Gong was established by Laoshr Damo Mitchell to preserve and pass on many lost aspects of these Daoist Arts and restore them to their original depth.

Taiji Quan is a deep and profound art that works on a number of levels. Most people already know of its health benefits, but it is also a martial art that uses relaxed power to redirect and overcome a greater force, and is a path to spiritual development, which is why it’s practised by Daoists. Studying the Internal Arts seriously and correctly, can bring about change on a physical, energetic and spiritual level.

The Nei Gong (inner work) process is applied to all our internal training, giving us clear stages to follow in an otherwise confusing and hidden art.

Lotus Nei Gong classes and courses teach Taiji Quan, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Internal Alchemy.

HUNYUAN STYLE TAIJIQUAN DAY COURSE SAT JAN 21 2012 CARDIFF

The Hunyuan Xinyi style of Taijiquan is a derivative of the Chen family system of internal boxing. It was formulated by Feng Zhiqiang whose skill level has ensured that the style has become very popular in Northern China, particularly Beijing and Shandong province where Damo studied.

Hunyuan Taijiquan utlises Silk Reeling Energy to draw in and transmit internal power through the use of short, cotrolled bursts of Fa Jin. It is generally considered a more martial form of Taijiquan than the Yang family system and is physically more demanding with strikes, locks, throws and jumps included in its various sequences.

Throughout 2012 Damo will be teaching regular one-day workshops in this style of Taijiquan.

The first day long course will be on the 21st January 2012. This day will look at the fundamental principles of the style as well as body conditioning and the first section of the 24 form. Pushing hands will also be covered along with issuing Jins.

The courses will be hosted by Lotus Nei Gong Cardiff but anybody is welcome to come along. Please register interest by contacting us through the contacts sheet at www.lotusneigong.com/global