Qi Gong & Tai Ji

Mindful Movements for Health & Longevity
A Meditative Practice, Combining Martial Arts & Traditional Medical Theory

Qì Gōng  ( 气功 )

Tài Jí   ​( 太极 )  
Qi Gong is an exercise of both mind and body. The focus is in strengthening the natural energies of the body, while becoming more aware of them through subtle and precise movement. 

Medical Qi Gong, specifically cultivates the health of our organs, immune system, and circulatory system, as well as bringing clarity and tranquility to the mind. It helps us to manage stress more effectively and bring focus to the body's natural ability to heal. 
The direct translation of Taiji is Supreme Ultimate. Taiji is an internal martial art that focuses of structure to create power, rather than brute muscle strength. Taiji is not well known for being a skill of combat since it has such health promoting effects. 

The health benefits of taiji are very similar to that of Qi Gong; it enhances body awareness and ease of movement, it alleviates stress, and improves mental clarity. 

Both Qi Gong and Taiji have shown to improve balance in those with Parkinson's according to medical research. 

Our Teachers

Dr. Reyna Ambrose has always had an interest in meditation and mindful movement. She has studied multiple styles of meditation and martial arts in her lifetime. Her favorite teachers, offering her with the most profound insights in the cultivation of health are:
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  • Scott Park Philips an expert of internal martial arts, he has been training in qi gong and martial arts for the past 40 years, and is the author of the book, Possible Origins: A Cultural History of Chinese Martial Arts, Theater, and Religion. Learn more about Scott here
    • From 2008 - 2012, Dr. Reyna Ambrose studied with Scott, learning the movements and philosophy of Taijichuan and standing meditation. He also taught her some baguazhang and Shaolin.  
    • To learn more about internal martial arts, visit Scott's blog here. 
  • Gideon Enz a doctor of medical qigong, an expert of yoga and multiple forms of martial arts , and the chief editor for a 5 volume medical qigong series used in most Masters Programs entitled, The Secret Teachings of Chinese Energetic Medicine. Learn more about Gideon Enz here
    • In 2014 Dr. Reyna Ambrose learned from Gideon Enz the medical qigong exercises based in traditional chinese medicinal systems. 

We Do A Lot More Than Acupuncture