Individual Instruction

Private qigong and tai chi instruction available. Daoist qigong, shengong, taijiquan and dao yin stretching practices are suitable for all people but it can be difficult to differentiate which practice is specifically right for you. These lessons are available in person or virtually for those not living local to Asheville. The standard rate is $45 per half hour; please email with any questions. I teach the following forms:

Yang Taijiquan 37 Form (Zheng man qing - Huang Xing Xian)

This is the yang short form as was developed by Zheng Manqing and refined by Huang Xingxian.

Song Shen Wu Fa - The Five Loosening exercises for Taijiquan

These exercises are meant to develop the quality of release in the body in order to be able to properly perform taijiquan.

Wudang San Feng Taijiquan 28 Form - 武当三丰太极拳

This taiji form is done as a slow meditation; it focuses on strengthening the legs and the back, sharpening the mind, grounding into the earth, and developing more energy in the body. The form can be done very athletically or very gently, it is appropriate for all ages, and it is a traditional form of Daoist meditation. If practiced regularly this internal martial art will make your body strong, light, and energetic and can lead into a deep and meaningful spiritual practice. I consider this my primary devotional practice and although there is a steep learning curve initially into a proper taiji practice, the return over the years is well worth it.

Wudang Five Animal Qigong - 武当五行气功

This is a set of five qigong forms, each one modeled after an animal - Crane, Tiger, Snake, Dragon, and Tortoise. Crane is meant to cool the heart, Tiger strengthens the lungs, Snake strengthens the spleen and stomach, Dragon regulates the liver, and Tortoise nourishes the kidneys. This is a Daoist qigong used to balance the health of the internal organs and may be used to correct some health imbalances. Traditionally you are meant to practice a single animal form for every season, changing them five times per year. Crane is practiced in spring, Snake in summer, Tiger in late summer, Tortoise in fall, and Dragon in winter. This is one of the many ways that Daoism encourages habits which harmonize the interior of the body with the exterior of the seasons.

Eight Brocades Qigong - 八段錦氣功

This is the most popular qigong forms practiced in China today and it is used to maintain good health and to regulate the function of the organs. This form dates back to the Song Dynasty in China and is the most appropriate entry level qigong form for most people looking to maintain health through a daily stretching and breathing practice. These eight exercises relax the fascia, tendons, and ligaments, open up mobility in the joints, boost the immune system, boost the metabolism, and regulate the function of the organs.

Huashan Tai Yi Shengong - 华山太乙神工

This is a monastic Daoist spiritual cultivation practice which is focused on strengthening the spirit and focusing the mind. It is from Hua Shan, one of the five holy mountains of Daoism in China, and I learned this practice from my time studying the Jeffrey Yuen. This practice is most appropriate for someone who is interested in spiritual development. Taking on this form will greatly benefit current prayer practices as it focuses on teaching one how to hold the body properly during prayer. Holding the body in the proper alignment will spontaneously open internal channels through the heart, facilitating spiritual connection. You can think of this as attuning the physical with the spiritual or bringing the fourth dimensional body into resonance with the fifth dimensional body or the higher self.

Wudang Yang Sheng Qigong - 武当养生氣功

This is a basic Daoist energy cultivation practice which is useful to build up the energy in the body and help to maintain good health. This is a relatively simple beginner qigong form and an easy one to learn!