INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS
qi gong + tai chi classes
Study Tai Chi and Medical 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 at any qi gong class. Both options blend concepts of yin/yang and are accessible to all levels of curiosity.
Medical Qi Gong with Crystal Bowls
with Venus Sabay Mondays 6:30pm
Discover the power of self healing through moving meditations to create a relaxation response to stress. Sharpen the mind, enhance the immune system, and even reverse the aging process. It is a different approach to health. Instead of a high physical intensity work out, expect slow gentle movements and coordinated breath to allow you to cultivate your qi, or life force energy.
The exercises are simple, repetitive, and build your energy in a long lasting way. Defend yourself against illness and break the patterns that contribute to your stress.
Tai Chi with Damian Saucedo
Tuesdays 6:30pm
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.
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.