Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this lesson I introduce the squat. The squat technique is important for learning how to build a breathing rhythm that matches the movement of the body's core. It can be used to improve qigong practice and is fundamental to genuine tai chi movement and footwork.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we work with the concept of center. We look at it from a static standing and also a moving perspective. We discuss how the hip and leg alignment is related with maintaining center.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we focus on where and more importantly how we use weight placement to correctly connect our legs and hips to the ground and the mid torso when training.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we take a closer look at the 3 foundational postures that are commonly found in many of the postures found in traditional tai chi and qigong. We discuss the common qualities of each of the 3 postures that build genuine strength and stability when moving.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In todays class we learned about using the hips and the tailbone when doing qigong. We learned about how to properly rotate the hips in coordination with the sacrum.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we take a close look at where and how to place the bodyweight in the feet and how it should feel when moving. We discuss why having your weight correctly placed is important for stability and preventing injury.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we review several of the movements in the 1st and 2nd set of Shibashi Qigong. We learn how to refine our movement to be more energy efficient.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
In this class we will take a close look at how to use the thighs in coordination with the adductors and the hamstrings. We will discuss how to keep these muscle groups working efficiently and together when moving.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 09-01-2021
In this class, we discussed how to use the hips in coordination with the legs and torso to maintain good alignment. We talked about the specific muscle groups that are involved in maintaining upright posture and stability.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 08-25-2021
In this class, we discussed details about where to place the bodyweight when practicing qigong. We talked about how it is related to agility and the ability to move with ease.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 08-18-2021
In this class, we discuss the lower back also known as the Ming Men in Qigong. We learned about keeping the lower back in the optimal position to support the torso when moving.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 08-11-2021
In this lesson, we discussed the correct way to keep the head and neck in correct alignment when practicing qigong. We also discussed how to keep a sense of balance in the chest and throat using our breath.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 08-04-2021
In this class, we discussed how to use the Ripple Effect when practicing qigong. We learned how to use the natural wave motion of the body to support our movements and rhythm.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 07-14-2021
In this class, we reviewed the role of the hips and how they are used in coordination with the mid-torso to provide support for the entire body when practicing Qigong.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 07-07-2021
In today's class, we discussed the Hip and its role in supporting proper alignment in the body needed to build correct strength and support for our movements when doing Qigong.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 06-30-2021
In today's class, we talked about how to keep the head and neck properly aligned when practicing Qigong. We discussed why this is an important part of your daily practice that should be refined every time you practice until it becomes part of your natural standing condition.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 05-19-2021
In this class we continue the discussion about the leg connection to the torso through the hip union in the body. We practiced how to properly use the legs and hips in coordination when moving.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 04-28-2021
In this class, we learned forms 16-18 of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed using the back of the knee and the adductors in coordination with the body when moving and shifting weight. And my director takes us on a surprise trip to Denmark.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 04-21-2021
In this class, we learned forms13-15 of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed using the hips and lower back (Yao) in coordination with the body when moving. We did have some technical difficulties during this live stream, and this does show in the video, unfortunately.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 04-14-2021
In this class, we learned forms 10 - 12 of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed posture, coordination and breathing requirements when doing these 3 specific forms.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 04-07-2021
In this class, we learned forms 7-9 of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed posture, coordination and breathing requirements when doing these 3 specific forms.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 03-31-2021
In this class, we learned forms 4 - 6 of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed posture, coordination and breathing requirements when doing these 3 specific forms.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 03-24-2021
In this class, we learned the first 3 movements of the Shibashi set 2 routine. We discussed how set 2 is more focused on developing the legs and lower body than set 1.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 03-17-2021
In this class we learned about back breathing and how to do it when practicing. We learned about how it helps improve health. It can improve your ability to calm the body and mind when under stress.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 03-10-2021
Description
In this class, we learned about how the energetic qualities of Springtime can influence our qigong practice. Spring is related to the Liver and the cleansing of the blood in our bodies. It is related to growth, renewal, and increased physical activity. Spring is a great time to practice qigong daily.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 03-03-2021
In this class, we focus on the middle Dantien and how it is related to the heart, lungs and the emotions. We learned about how proper alignment of the core of the body serves as the foundation for keeping the Upper dantien in balance and centered when moving.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 02-24-2021
In this class, we learned about the concept of the 3 Dantiens and how each one is tuned into a slightly different frequency. We talked about how to use them together to build better whole body coordination when doing Qigong.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 02-17-2021
In this class, we learned, how proper usage of the Qigong movements can help detoxify the body. We had some technical issues with the sound during the stream.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 02-12-2021
In this class we learned about the 3 Harmonies.
Hands/ Feet, Elbows/Knees, Shoulders/Hips.
We learned how to keep these 3 harmonies in balance when practicing to enhance our understanding of internal energy and balance when doing qigong.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 02-03-2021
In this class we explored the concept of Yin and Yang and how we can apply it to our practice. Yin/Yang is a relative concept. 2 sides of the same coin.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 01-22-2021
Today we learned about the heart and the chest. We explored how posture and internal awareness of the chest can effect the condition of the heart and the emotions.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 01-13-2021
Today we learned about the spinal column and how it is related to our posture when we are standing upright and also when we are moving when doing the forms.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 01-06-2021
Today we learned about the Taoist concept of Wu Wei and how to use it in our practice. Wu Wei is sometimes translated as Effortless Action. I liken it to Sailing a boat to a destination rather than rowing or just floating around being pushed by the waves. Avoid forcing things to achieve a desired result. Remain present in this moment, the future happens automatically. Wu Wei.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 12-02-2020
Today we learned about using the hands and arms when doing qigong. We reviewed which direction the palms face and how the arms should feel during the different movements of our moving routine.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 11-18-2020
Today we learned about how to use breath rhythm in coordination with your body movements during the transitions between each of the 18 forms of Shibashi Qigong Set 1.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 11-11-2020
Today we learned about forms 15-18. Common beginner mistakes to avoid. I also cover the Metal element and some of it's condensing properties that we can use to improve our practice and training methods.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 10-28-2020
Today we learned about some of the movement details involved with Shibashi Qigong Set 1 forms 7-9. I also talk about how to use the joints when exercising to keep the movements fluid. Common beginner mistakes to avoid.
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellness
Instructor: Ryan Lee
Date of stream: 09-02-2020
This is the first video in the Shibashi Qigong livestream series presented by Balance247.com. Join in every week as I lead you through one hour of healthy exercise using Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi as the base.
