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TAI CHI
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise, medication and self-defence. With its gentle and harmonious movements, it is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness.
It enhances flexibility, respiration and balance whilst utilising the internal power of the body for healing
- Calms the mind and gives a sense of balance
- Reduces the effects of stress on the body
- Movements help to generate strong and healthy organs
- Re- balances the body’s hormone system
- Improves strength, mobility and endurance,
- Increases energy levels
- Promotes confidence and self-esteem
The gentle, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.
Those who maintain a consistent practice in Tai Chi find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Western scientific research confirms that Tai Chi reduces hypertension which can often be a symptom of prolonged stress. One of the more important long-term effects is that Tai Chi re-establishes the body/mind/soul connection building confidence in practitioners, a higher sense of worth and promotes self-esteem.
QI GONG
Qi Gong, meaning literally ‘internal energy exercise’, is a general term for many systems of meditative, breathing and therapeutic exercise popular in China in ancient times.
Pronounced Chee-gung, it is at the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), combative arts and meditation. It is a technique that many doctors now recommend for relaxation, reducing stress and even helping the body to heal when sick.
Used to strengthen the body and settle the mind, Qi Gong is also suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. It is particularly suitable for those in convalescence.
The benefits are:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Greater aerobic capacity
- Improves strength, mobility & endurance
- Relieves stress
- Promotes deeper relaxation and better sleep
- Clears negative emotions and anxiety
- The most recommended aerobic exercise to help and prevent coronary heart disease
- Weight reduction and toning
PERSONAL PROFILES
ANDREW REES
Liang Yi School of Tai - Ji Quan - Instructor in Tai Chi & Qi – Gong
Member of the Liang Yi School of Tai Ji Quan examination committee.
Andy trained in Tai Chi, Qi-Gong and related Chinese arts on a one to one basis with Kenny Johnson. Head of the Liang Yi Organisation (tai chi and chi gung), and highest qualified instructor within the World Tai-ji Boxing Association (WTBA) and former representative of WBTA in Europe.
He must regularly undertake assessments of his theoretical and practical understanding of Tai- Chi and Qi-Gong to ensure that his development never ceases, and that the standards that he sets are in keeping with that of the Liang Yi School
Personal ProtectionAndy has qualified through the 3 Level E.I.C.F, Close Quarter hand to hand, hand to weapon Instructor Program, becoming one of only ten people globally to graduate.
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MARTIN FAYERSMartin began studying Tai Chi within the Yellow Dragon School of Kung Fu under the instruction of Sifu David Skates in 1990.
In 1992, Martin joined the Eastern Tai Chi and International Arts Association and began taking instruction with J. Reynolds Nelson.
Since then he has progressed within the Association, becoming Senior Instructor in 1998, having studied with many Tai Chi Masters – Master Choi Wei Lun, Master Huang Wei Lun, Professor Wang Yan, Sifu Michael Phillips, Master Xu Guo Ming, Master Zhang Xu Xin, Master Dong Zhen Chen, and Grand Masters Wang Hao Da and Yang Zhen Duo.
Martin now teaches Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi in Suffolk and currently studies with Sifu Therese Teo Mei Mei, Master Christopher Pei and Master Yang Jun.
Martin is a member of the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association (IYSTCCA) and of the British Council for Martial Arts (BCCMA) and is now Chairperson of the Eastern Tai Chi and Internal Arts Research Association (ETCIARA).