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In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine,
The Traditional Asian Health Center also provides instruction in meditation, tai chi, qigong, martial arts, yoga
and more. These all contribute towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Our instructors are all experts in their respective fields.
Some of our offering include:
Our Class schedule can be found HERE
Many people are familiar with Taiji: it resembles other Chinese martial arts forms, though it is performed with slow, graceful motions. There are several different families of Taiji, including Chen, Yang, Hao, Wu, Fu, and Sun; however, Yang style stands out as the most widespread. Regardless of the family, all these styles have similar common aspects toward health. The postures involved offer optimal balance of the body, while the movements themselves help promote the flow of Qi. The exercise involves deep breathing and the relaxation of the mind, thereby giving it a meditative quality. Studies have shown that Taiji practice can reduce blood pressure.
Qigong exercises are generally similar to Taiji, though they take many shapes and forms. Regardless of the type of exercise, the goal is to relax the mind and promote the smooth flow of Qi in the body. They involve deep breathing and different kinds of motions. Some versions are considered external, involving larger motions and often combined with striking sand bags or other targets. This category includes Iron Shirt and Iron Hand. Internal approaches, like Taiji, have a soft meditative quality. Popular versions include Wild Goose Qi Gong.
While Qi Gong exercises can often be practiced by oneself, Qi Gong masters can affect the flow of Qi in others, as well.
Generally external in nature, Kung Fu usually involves vigorous movement and exercise, and often incorporates Qi Gong aspects. Kung Fu has its focus rooted in combat; therefore, the movements are not only beneficial to health, but have a self-defense characteristic as well.
Aren't martial arts and medicine contradictory?
The two aspects are part of a Yin-Yang duality: mutually opposing forces that complement each other. Through martial arts training, we gain a better understanding of our body so that we can maintain our own health; through medical knowledge, we improve the efficacy of our martial arts.
What styles do you teach?
We will be offering Wing Chun Kung Fu
and Yang Taiji. In the future,
we hope to include Contemporary Wushu and other forms of Taiji as well.