Qigong (pronounced Chi Gong) was secret and not taught outside of China until the late 1980s.   Tai Chi, a form of Qigong that is a martial art is more widely known.   Qigong is easiest to learn since each movement is repeated 8-10 times before moving to the next exercise.  This practice has been proven to benefit health and well-being as it enhances the circulation of our lifeforce energy, Qi.  It is considered one of the components of Chinese Medicine along with acupuncture, herbs, and massage.  The circulation of Qi is similar to the other circulations of our body: blood flow, air/breathing, lymph, cranial/sacral, and synovial fluid that lubricates our joints.  The gentle flowing movements will also stimulate all of these flows, so after each class session you leave feeling relaxed, yet energized and in a state of expanded awareness.  

One story of the origin of Qigong relates that Boddhidharma, a Yoga adept, traveled to China around the year 525 and came upon the Shaolin Temple where the monks he encountered were enlightened but suffered from weak bodies and frail bones.  He developed the Yi Jin Jing (muscle and tendon strengthening classics) to heal them.  We can think of Qigong perhaps as 'Chinese Yoga'.    I learned the Yi Jin Jing form from Master Robert Peng and teach it to advanced students.

I have been practicing and teaching Qigong, and Yoga professionally for fifty years.   Despite being mostly retired,  I teach one group class at this time because there are few qualified teachers, and I wish to preserve this ancient art for future generations.   It is rewarding to me to be able to help others to help themselves as they learn and practice.

                             I personally practice daily since Master Peng told me that "If you do not practice at least one hour per day, you should not teach".   

My focus is on giving people the skills to assist them in healing themselves.   Some would call that 'Teaching people how to fish’ rather than 'Giving someone a fish'.

I am grateful to all of my masters, teachers and mentors.    Over that past 30 years I have studied with quite a few and continue to learn.  After studying with him for seven years, my first Master, Song Arun in France, suggested that I teach.   Other teachers and Masters that I have studied with are Robert Peng, Kenneth Cohen, Roger Jahnke, and Minka DeVos.   Recently Master Andrew Nugent-Head, of the Alternative Clinic in Asheville has been generous in sharing his knowledge and is an excellent resource.                                                   

I demystify these ancient, formerly secret Chinese healing techniques and make them accessible to all who are interested in learning and practicing.     All levels of students are welcome to all of my classes.

Some of the forms that I teach are: The Four Golden Wheels, Five Treasures , The Eight Pieces of Brocade, and Yi JIn Jing and Primordial Qi Gong, as well as meditations, and breathing exercises.                                               (if you click on the forms in red above, you can view videos)

The Blog Page of this website also provides some tips and information.