Old Yang Style Tai Chi
This is one third of our Tai Chi form that we practice at Master Lu's Health Center. This form is very old and unique. Master Lu learned this form from his master Grandmaster Yin Chian Ho. I have not seen this form practiced anywhere else outside of Grandmaster Yin's lineage and students.
This Tai Chi is characterized by large and low movements. It has many different health benefits such as flexibility, balance, stress reduction, cardiovascular, and self defense. We have classes throughout the week. You are welcome to come and check out our classes anytime.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Prevention from Illness is the Key
Prevention
One of the most important principles in Chinese medicine is prevention. Prevention is one of the key components in being healthy. In the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine), it states that we should live the yin and yang. As Chinese medical parishioners we are always looking at balance within the body. Whenever there is an imbalance then disease can arise.
Here is an excerpt from the Huang Di Nei Jing about balance and living the correct way:
“In the past, people practiced the Tao, the Way of Life. They understood the principle of balance, of yin and yang, as represented by the transformation of the energies of the universe. Thus, they formulated practices such as Dao-in, an exercise combining stretching, massaging, and breathing to promote energy flow, and meditation to help maintain and harmonize themselves with the universe. They ate a balanced diet at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours, avoided overstressing their bodies and minds, and refrained from overindulgence of all kinds. They maintained well-being of body and mind; thus, it is not surprising that they lived over one hundred years. These days, people have changed their way of life. They drink wine as though it were water, indulge excessively in destructive activities, drain their jing-the body’s essence that is stored in the kidney’s- and deplete their qi. They do not know the secret of conserving their energy and vitality. Seeking emotional excitement and momentary pleasures, people disregard the natural rhythm and order of the universe. They fail to regulate their lifestyle and diet, and sleep improperly. So it is not surprising that they look old at fifty and die soon after.” R. Ni Mao Shing The Yellow Emperor Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Su Wen
It is important to live in a balance way. Some examples of how disease can arise are like eating too much sweet and greasy food, eating too much raw food, sleeping too much or too little, over work, lack of exercise, and trauma. These are just to name a few. It is not saying that we cannot eat raw food or sweet food, it is the over indulgence in these foods over a period of time that may lead to imbalance within the body.
Some things that we can do to keep balance within our lives:
One good quote from a Chinese Physician states “Classical methods of acupuncture are not primarily focused on relieving symptoms, but in restoring dynamic equilibrium to the body and mind by allowing self-healing mechanisms to take effect.” Zev Rosenburg L.Ac.
Remember to live in a balance way and you will find health and wellness.
Come down and check out our Tai Chi classes and Acupuncture treatments anytime.
One of the most important principles in Chinese medicine is prevention. Prevention is one of the key components in being healthy. In the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine), it states that we should live the yin and yang. As Chinese medical parishioners we are always looking at balance within the body. Whenever there is an imbalance then disease can arise.
Here is an excerpt from the Huang Di Nei Jing about balance and living the correct way:
“In the past, people practiced the Tao, the Way of Life. They understood the principle of balance, of yin and yang, as represented by the transformation of the energies of the universe. Thus, they formulated practices such as Dao-in, an exercise combining stretching, massaging, and breathing to promote energy flow, and meditation to help maintain and harmonize themselves with the universe. They ate a balanced diet at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours, avoided overstressing their bodies and minds, and refrained from overindulgence of all kinds. They maintained well-being of body and mind; thus, it is not surprising that they lived over one hundred years. These days, people have changed their way of life. They drink wine as though it were water, indulge excessively in destructive activities, drain their jing-the body’s essence that is stored in the kidney’s- and deplete their qi. They do not know the secret of conserving their energy and vitality. Seeking emotional excitement and momentary pleasures, people disregard the natural rhythm and order of the universe. They fail to regulate their lifestyle and diet, and sleep improperly. So it is not surprising that they look old at fifty and die soon after.” R. Ni Mao Shing The Yellow Emperor Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Su Wen
It is important to live in a balance way. Some examples of how disease can arise are like eating too much sweet and greasy food, eating too much raw food, sleeping too much or too little, over work, lack of exercise, and trauma. These are just to name a few. It is not saying that we cannot eat raw food or sweet food, it is the over indulgence in these foods over a period of time that may lead to imbalance within the body.
Some things that we can do to keep balance within our lives:
- Exercise (Tai Chi and Qi Gong are a good choice)
- Balanced diet
- Proper sleep
- A balance between work, life, and family
One good quote from a Chinese Physician states “Classical methods of acupuncture are not primarily focused on relieving symptoms, but in restoring dynamic equilibrium to the body and mind by allowing self-healing mechanisms to take effect.” Zev Rosenburg L.Ac.
Remember to live in a balance way and you will find health and wellness.
Come down and check out our Tai Chi classes and Acupuncture treatments anytime.
For all class times and more information about Master Lu's Health Center go to www.luhealthcenter.com
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