Best Wake-up & Sleep Routine—8 Brocades Sitting Set
FREE 20-min Qigong Routine
TCM Time Live | Thursdays 11:30AM-12:00PM EST | 7 weeks | January 14th-February 25th, 2021
Let your health shine with TCM Time! Wake up with more energy and sleep peacefully at night with Kathy Yang in this FREE 20-minute Best Wake-up & Sleep Qigong Routine—8 Brocades Sitting Set.
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20-minute Qigong
Best Wake-up & Sleep Routine—8 Brocades Sitting Set
January 14th-February 25th, 2020 (7 weeks)
Thursdays 11:30AM-12:00PM EST
Join for FREE on TCM Time YouTubeLive: https://www.youtube.com/c/TCMTime/live
- Wake up with more energy and sleep peacefully at night in just 10 to 20 minutes a day
- Let your health radiate like a "brocade"—a shining and beautiful cloth
- Discover acupressure to help you feel more balanced and relaxed
- Increase your body Qi (energy) circulation and boost your immunity
Wake-up & Sleep Qigong Routine—8 Brocades Sitting Set:
- 1st Piece: Close Eyes and Sit Still
- 2nd Piece: Hands Hold Head
- 3rd Piece: Knock and Beat the Jade Pillow
- 4th Piece: Lightly Swing the Sky Post (Turn the Head Repeatedly)
- 5th Piece: Push and Massage Kidney Shu BL-23 (Essence Door)
- 6th Piece: Left and Right Windlass (Hands Turn Double Wheel)
- 7th Piece: Lift, Press, and Hold the Feet
- 8th Piece: Entire Sky Slow Transportation
For more info:
- Watch video "15-min Sleep Routine | 8 Simple Qigong Exercises with Kathy Yang" HERE: https://youtu.be/gOQGTmXmyaQ
- Watch playlist "20-min Training Routine | 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong (Boost Immunity)" HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtD2gLd3_E84Eu-g_bAfZZsmA5mLcUtG1
- Watch playlist "20-min Training Routine | White Crane Soft Qigong (Lung Health)" HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtD2gLd3_E8761CZtBDZOa9XeKjUYj2FI
4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Winter Set
Focus: Kidney Health & Meridians
TCM Time Course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EST | 7-week course | January 14th-February 25th, 2021
- Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent common illnesses and stay healthy
- In Chinese medicine, five major organ systems correspond to the four seasons of the year: Summer (Heart), Autumn (Lungs), Winter (Kidneys), Spring (Liver) and All Seasons (Spleen)
- This 7-week course will focus on how to prevent sickness of the Kidney/Bladder, especially through the winter season and for back pain relief, knee problems, growth, reproductive & sexual health, and emotions of fear
- Chinese medicine meridians, or Qi flow pathways, will be introduced as well as key acupressure points of the Kidney/Bladder channels
- Theory and exercises of the Winter Qigong set will be taught in-depth
Winter Qigong Set—Kidney Health & Meridians:
- 1. Two Hands Hold the Feet
- 2. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
- 3. Turn the Head to See the Moon
- 4. Large Bear Softens the Waist
- Massage the Ears
- Massage the Kidneys
- Massage the Sacrum
- Massage Acupressure Point SP-6 San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Meeting)
- Massage Acupressure Point KI-1 Yong Qun (Bubbling Well)
Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part
Focus: Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Rotation) & Movements #10-22 (All Levels Welcome)
TCM Time Course
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM EST | 7-week course | January 12th-February 23rd, 2021
- Boost your immune system and build a stronger core with Tai Chi Ball Qigong
- Develop your body connection to the ball circling, rotating and coiling movements—a Qigong practice with profound results for Tai Chi
- The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
- The first part of the Tai Chi Sequence (#10-22 of 22 movements) will be emphasized in-depth in this 7-week course
- Students will learn how to adopt the Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Rotation) principles into their Tai Chi training
Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.
Tai Chi Ball is a Qigong training that is an invaluable part of Tai Chi practice as it builds the softness and strength of the body structure following the roundness of the ball. This training can also strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power.
January-February 2021
Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#10-22 of 22 total movements)
Introduction to Tai Chi Ball (Vertical & Horizontal Rotation) Warm-up
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#10-22 of 22 total movements):
- 10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings
- 11. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
- 12. Play the Guitar
- 13. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
- 14. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Right
- 15. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
- 16. Play the Guitar
- 17. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
- 18. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
- 19. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
- 20. Seal Tightly
- 21. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
- 22. Close Taiji
- Review and Conclusion
Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part
Focus: Tai Chi Silk Reeling (Horizontal) & Movements #53-63 (All Levels Welcome)
TCM Time Course
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM EST | 7-week course | January 13th-February 24th, 2021
- Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening meditative movements with Tai Chi Silk Reeling: Yin-Yang Symbol
- The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
- The Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (#53-63 of 41 movements) will be emphasized in-depth in this 7-week course with a general review of movements #23-53
- This course is open to all levels—beginners do not need to know the 1st Part of the Tai Chi Sequence to begin the 2nd Part
Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.
Tai Chi Silk Reeling: Yin-Yang Symbol is an ancient art known for training soft and flowing movements like silk reeling following the Tai Chi Yin-Yang Symbol to develop your sticking hands, body connection, coordination, and whipping power (Jin).
January-February 2021
Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (#53-63 of total 41 movements)
Introduction
Tai Chi Silk Reeling (Horizontal) Warm-up
Review Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (Movements #23-53):
- 23. Wardoff, Rollback, Press, and Push Forward (Peng Lǚ Ji An)...
- 33. Pick Up the Needle from the Sea Bottom...
- 43. Stand High to Search Out the Horse...
- 53. Strike the Tiger: Right...
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (Movements #53-63):
- 53. Strike the Tiger: Right
- 54. Strike the Tiger: Left
- 55. Kick Right
- 56. Attack the Ears with the Fists
- 57. Kick Left
- 58. Turn and Kick with the Heel (270 degrees)
- 59. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
- 60. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
- 61. Seal Tightly
- 62. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
- 63. Close Taiji
- Next course: Tai Chi Sequence—3rd Part (Movements #63-73)
Tai Chi Sword Qigong
Focus: Qi Circulation & Meridians (All Levels Welcome)
TCM Time Course | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM EST | 7-week course | January 16th-February 27th, 2021
- Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi.
- In fact, the theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan.
- The techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
- An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
- The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence in future classes.
- Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.
- A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
- Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword
Qi Circulation:
- Governing Vessel
- Conception Vessel
- 12 Primary Meridians
Breathing:
- Wuji Breathing (Dan Tian)
- Lao Gong Breathing (Pericardium PC-8)
- Yong Quan Breathing (Kidney KI-1)
- Four Gates Breathing (PC-8 & KI-1)
- Secret Sword Breathing (Pericardium & Large Intestine Channels)
Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:
- 1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
- 2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
- 3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
- 4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
- 5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
- 6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
- 7. Double Fingers Point Forward
- 8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
- 9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
- 10. Fairy Points the Way
Course Details:
- All courses are hosted live on Zoom. Join directly from your browser or download Zoom app for a better experience.
- All classes will also be recorded with approximately 50:50 recording time and interaction.
- Students will not appear in the videos but voices may occasionally be recorded.
- Registration includes lifetime access to the recordings in the video library using same password as the course(s) registered.
- After registration you will receive a unique password for each individual course.
- Only one registration is needed per household; family members can share the same login info and membership.
- Minimum required enrollment to run the course is 12 persons. Students will be notified of any cancellations prior to the course date and will be offered a full refund or transfer.
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Class Schedule
WINTER COURSES 2021
January-February
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| —FREE— 20-min Best Wake-up & Sleep Qigong Routine Focus: 8 Brocades Sitting 7-week session Jan 14th-Feb 25th 11:30AM-12:00PM EST Join YouTube Live No Registration | —COURSE— Tai Chi Sword —Qigong— Focus: Qi Circulation & Meridians 7-week course Jan 16th-Feb 27th 11:30AM-12:30PM EST Join Online Class See Registration | |||||
| —COURSE— Tai Chi Sequence 1st Part —Tai Chi Ball— Focus: Movements #10-22 7-week course Jan 12th-Feb 23rd 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Class See Registration | —COURSE— Tai Chi Sequence 2nd Part —Silk Reeling— Focus: Movements #53-63 7-week course Jan 13th-Feb 24th 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Class See Registration | —COURSE— 4 Seasons Medical Qigong —Winter Set— Focus: Kidney Health & Meridians 7-week course Jan 14th-Feb 25th 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Class See Registration |
MARCH BREAK 2021
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN —PRACTICE— Tai Chi Sword —Qigong— Student Group Practice Mar 6th-Apr 3rd 11:30AM-12:30PM EST Join Online Practice | ||||||
| OPEN —PRACTICE— Tai Chi Sequence 1st Part —Tai Chi Ball— Student Group Practice Mar 2nd-30th 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Practice | OPEN —PRACTICE— Tai Chi Sequence 2nd Part —Silk Reeling— Student Group Practice Mar 3rd-Mar 31st 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Practice | OPEN —PRACTICE— 4 Seasons Medical Qigong —Winter Set— Student Group Practice Mar 4th-Apr 1st 7:00-8:00PM EST Join Online Practice |
SPRING COURSES 2021
April-May
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| —FREE— 20-min Best Stress Relief Qigong Routine Focus: Tai Chi Qigong Set 7-week session Apr 9th-May 21st 11:30AM-12:00PM EST Join YouTube Live No Registration | —COURSE— Tai Chi Sword Sequence —Techniques— Focus: Movements #1-10 7-week course Apr 10th-May 22nd 11:30AM-12:30PM EST See Registration | —COURSE— Kung Fu —White Crane— Hard Qigong Focus: Bridge Hands Set 7-week course Apr 11th-May 23rd 1:00-2:00PM EST See Registration | ||||
| —COURSE— Tai Chi Ball Qigong —1st Part Review— Focus: Wrap-Coiling 7-week course Apr 6th-May 18th 7:00-8:00PM EST See Registration | —COURSE— Tai Chi Sequence 3rd Part —Silk Reeling— Focus: Movements #63-73 7-week course Apr 7th-May 19th 7:00-8:00PM EST See Registration | —COURSE— 4 Seasons Medical Qigong —Spring Set— Focus: Liver Health & Meridians 7-week course Apr 8th-May 20th 7:00-8:00PM EST See Registration |
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