INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS
qi gong + tai chi

Study Tai Chi and Qi Gong at Sat Nam Yoga Chicago.

The focus of Internal Martial Arts is on awareness of the spirit, mind, qi and the use of relaxed leverage rather than muscular tension. At Tai Chi, expect a well rounded class of physical training, stretching and strengthening of muscles, as well as more complex movements of empty hand and weapon forms. Dip into the more subtle realms of cultivating your bodies ability to self heal through the practice of qi gong. Our internal martial arts classes blend concepts of yin/yang and are accessible to all levels of curiosity.

Tai Chi with Damian Saucedo
Saturdays 10:00am

Explore various methods for health, self defense, longevity, greater power and self awareness.

The foundation of Chinese culture, metaphysics and medicine, the practice of Tai Chi dates back 3000 years.

Through specific movements and conscious natural breathing, we connect and strengthen the three Bodies- Mind, Physical and Spirit. The series of movements chosen will be taken initially from the Traditional Chen Family one of the five main families of TaiJi.

TaiChi's silk reeling, push hands and fajin (whole body intrinsic energy). Baguazhang's circle walking moving meditation and dragon serves tea exercises, as well as the five elemental theory and movements from xingyiquan will all be covered and explored in detail.

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We serve all levels

We offer an introduction and all levels approach to various methods and aspects of the fascinating world of the school of martial arts. Move your life force energy through various forms of tai chi (walking meditation), baguazhang(more aggressive form), xingyiquan, qi gong(subtle form) and other systems of internal cultivation.