3 Students Preparing for Their White Sash Test

I'm very pleased to announce that 3 of my Tai Chi students will be testing for there white sashes next week.  They have been training for a little over a year at this point and I'm very proud of them for all their hard work.  I'm also very excited that they are about to take this next step in their training.


Below is a list of all the things they will be tested on and will need to show proficiency in to pass the test:

• Zhan Zhuang Qi Gong (Standing Like a Tree Qi Gong)
• Correct movements into posture, correct posture, and correct closing movements as well as an understanding of what you should be focusing on during this Qi Gong

• 8 Fundamental Stances – Static  (Ji Ben Ba Shi)
• Able to hold each Stance for 30 seconds 
• Horse Stance
• Bow & Arrow Stance
• Sitting on Crossed Legs Stance
• Four-Six Stance
• Tame the Tiger Stance
• False Stance
• Rooster Stands on One Leg Stance
• Squat Stance

• 5 Stepping Practices – Solo and with a partner
• Stepping Forward
• Stepping Backward
• Stepping to the Left – Inside and Outside
• Stepping to the Right – Inside and Outside
• Keeping the Center

• Yang Tai Chi 24 Postures Form

• Tai Chi 10 postures Qi Gong

• Basic Off-Balancing Concepts
• Explain the concept of the “3^rd leg of the triangle”
• Demonstrate where to lead someone to take them off balance from Horse Stance, Bow & Arrow Stance, and Four-Six Stance

• Correct Wushu Salute and Its Meaning

Many of these things may sound very simple when just reading the titles, but each section of this test requires a great deal of attention to detail.  There is a reason it has taken these students a year to prepare for this test, but all their hard work has definitely earned them the right to take part in this examination of skills.  :)


Stay tuned for pictures and updates from the test and the ceremony.  :) 

A New Qi Gong Class in Sutter Creek!

Here's some great news for those of you who are wanting a class that focuses more on Qi Gong.  Start January 29th (Sunday) at 5:00pm I will be offering a Qi Gong specific class once a week at Sophia's Well of Wisdom in Sutter Creek.  :)  This class will be taking place every Sunday at 5:00pm.  We're only asking for a minimum donation of $5 per person to make the health benefits of Qi Gong easily accessible to everyone in our community.  

For those of you who aren't quite sure what Qi Gong is...

Qi Gong (pronounced “Chee Gong”) was once a secret art in China taught only to a privileged few and was considered a closely guarded treasure amongst those who practiced it because of its many health benefits.  It was developed for the purpose of increasing the body’s vital energy to restore or maintain the body’s youthful vigor.  Over the past few decades Qi Gong has become more and more accessible to the general public and is now an extremely popular form of exercise that is used to help limber up joints, increase circulation, increase flexibility, focus the mind, relieve stress, and energize the body and mind.  This art is now practiced by millions of people every day for its many health benefits and on the 29th it will be available in Sutter Creek to anyone interested in experiencing this ancient art for themselves.  

Sophia's Well of Wisdom is located across the street from the Days Inn in Sutter Creek.

The Address is:

270 Hanford Street, Suite A. 

If you have any questions or would like more info about this class please feel free to Contact Me. 

 

January 2012 Product of the Month

For the new year Ancient Wisdom for The New You is happy to present Harmony as product of the month.  This herbal blend has been in use in the Mediterranean for nearly 300 years and is used to bring the body into a state of balance and promote healthy kidney function. It has been one of my favorite products since the first time I used it because it makes me feel more energetic, yet very tranquil and focused, both mentally and physically.  I also sleep way better when I take the Harmony herbal blend.

If you know anyone who is feeling a little bit "off" or is looking for something that will promote healthy kidney function, needs more energy, or just needs to feel better, have them check out this months Product of the Month at Amador County's Online Health Food Store.  :)  Happy New Year!

Amador County's Online Health Food Store is Back

The maintenance on Amador County's Online Health Food Store is finished and the site is up and running again!  :)