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TAI CHI / QIGONG
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Instructor -
Fundi Diane Ryan has been studying Tai Chi since 1994 with Master Teachers Nganga Mfundishi Tolo-Naa and Mfundishi Olafemi A. Watangulizi. She was certified to teach in 1999 by Tolo-Naa and his Quiescience Sacred Science Temple. Her focus has been on the so-called “old” Tai Chi styles: Lao (Old) Yang Family Tai Chi, Imperial Secret Yang Tai Chi, Lao (Old ) Chen Family Tai Chi. She also teaches the Yang Simplified Tai Chi and a modified Sun Style form promoted as Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation. In addition, Fundi Ryan has studied Hsing-yi, Ba gua, Chinese fan form, sword form, long staff, whip staff, complementary sets of martial qigong, and longevity exercises.
Fundi Ryan is a practitioner of Medical Qigong and is a continuing student with the International Institute of Medical Qigong. She teaches Eight Section Brocade (qigong) and specific therapeutic exercises. She is an Asian Bodywork Therapist with a diplomate from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a licensed and certified massage therapist (NCBTMB, ABMP, NAMTPT). Her private bodywork practice focuses on pain therapy. She provides treatment sessions in shiatsu, myofascial trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage, massage, and medical qigong.
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Class structure -
Each class begins with a 15-20 minutes Qigong set to regulate energy in the body. Qigong sets generally consist of 6 to 8 stationary movements that are repeated 6 to 12 times. The focus is on posture, breath regulation, and intention. The remainder of the class is devoted to foundational training (e.g., drills of specific movements) and instruction in a Tai Chi form. Tai Chi forms consists of series of slowly performed movements (e.g., 24, 36, 72, 108) based on martial arts. Examples of Nganga Tolo-Naa performing segments of forms taught at Draco Academy can be seen on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com):
Other forms are shown here:
Tai Chi means “grand ultimate” and this rewarding training provides excellent results for the body, mind, and spirit. Physically, Tai Chi is comparable to aerobic exercise and improves circulation and flexibility (muscle, tendon, and ligament function). Mental focus and memory are challenged and strengthened. On a spiritual level, Tai Chi practitioners become more centered and open to the possibilities of their life. Please consult the National Institute of Health web site for more information: (http://nccam.nih.gov/health/taichi/ ).
This class is designed for ages 18 and up. All levels of fitness are welcome. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes (no jeans or belts) and socks. Wednesday classes will consist of Qigong for women’s health and fan form (women only).
Please were comfortable clothes and socks.
Classes start March 16, 2010
Tuesday through Friday, 7:30AM - 8:30AM
$300-30 lessons
$220-20 lessons
$125-10 lessons
$15 - drop in
Multi - lesson packages are payable in advance.
Seniors and veterans receive 20% discount.
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Homewood
18061 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-4824
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Dyer
14785 W 101st Av
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-8228
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