Foundations of Tai Chi Nei Gong

Nei means inner/deeper and Gong means work/exercise. It is similar to Nei Dan (inner alchemy) but mainly focuses on the first two steps of the Taoist path: converting the Jing into Qi, and then Qi into Shen. This practice which can be done either standing or sitting incorporates simple movements, focused intention, and control of breath and mind. As with Nei Dan, students experience embryonic breathing, activation of the Yellow Court (huang ting); circulation in the micro and macroscopic orbits; tendon, blood, and bone marrow changing, etc. These are phenomena which will happen automatically with the methods Master Cheung teaches.

Nei Dan or Nei Gong are also essential pre-requisites for those who are serious about practicing real Tai Chi. These methods were never meant to be taught to a large group. Today most Tai Chi students only focus on the forms and movements. It is something they can see and copy easily, but without inner cultivation, these forms have lost the profound and subtle essence of real Tai Chi.

In this workshop, the Tai Chi Nei Gong you learn will focus on opening the eight extraordinary meridians, the micro & macro cosmic orbits, as well as activating the Yellow Court (huang ting), this is where the inner medicine is nurtured. You can apply these techniques to traditional tai chi forms as well as the Shibashi sets. This workshop will only be in a small group situation where you will receive specialized individual attention from Master Cheung.

Prerequisites:

  • Physically and mentally healthy,
  • Have been practicing qigong and/or tai chi regularly,
  • Able to feel the qi traveling in the body (not just the hands) when practising qigong
    AND
  • Previous attendance in at least 2 of Master Cheung’s workshops, or by special referral from one of our institute’s instructors.

Date: April 22, 2018

Time: 9am to 6pm

Location: Bonn, Germany

Tuition: 195 Euro

Class size is limited to 12 students.

Please email sifu@taichi18.com to check for availability and see if you are qualified to attend.