Sally Yasukawa has a great interest in the anti-ageing or longevity attributes of Oriental philosophies of health and wellness, particularly traditional Chinese medicine and Internal Martial Arts. Traditional Chinese medicine [TCM] is first and foremost a form of prevention of ill-health. Over it’s vast history a great many means has been found to maintain youthful vigor into old age. It is primarily because of their knowledge of our bodies energetic systems functions that they have been able to devise various therapies and movements that specifically access and activate this system.

Sally teaches a variety of these therapies and exercises in classes and workshops. For a detailed list of styles available click on Qi Gong Styles Available tab above. Current classes are listed below:

QI GONG CLASSES

Weekly classes combine both movement and meditation, with a focus on breath and intention to calm the mind.  Held on Wednesday evenings, 6.30 – 8.00 pm, Central Coast, NSW Australia.

New 6 week term beginning 24th Feb 2010.

Each class runs for 80 minutes and is open to all people of any level of physical fitness.

Please call before coming to a class in case we are going to be outside.

Cost: $88 for 6 week term or $20 per class.

DAOIST LONGEVITY QI GONG

In the style of Wu Dang Shan Daoist Monk, Master Yuan. This is one of the oldest forms of Qi Gong, dating back 3,000 years.  It is also known as Ba Duan Jin or Eight Pieces of Brocade and is similar to the Qi Gong of the Shaolin Temple monks.

Each of the movements benefit different parts of the body and Qi-network and are a means of maintaining the health of your Qi.  The movements regulate all internal organs, from your heart and lungs in the upper torso, to your kidneys and intestines in the lower abdomen. Twisting movements regulate liver and spleen and stimulate kidneys.  They relieve fatigue; increase inhalation and thus improved oxygenation of cells; invigorate the muscles and bones of the whole body, particularly back, neck, shoulders and waist; help relieve high blood pressure; improve circulation of Qi, blood and oxygen; assist in regulating fluid metabolism; relax the nervous system; calms the mind; sharpens your ability to focus and connect you with the Dao.

Daoist Longevity Qi Gong is a great way to condition your body’s Qi network which in turn provides you with improved health.

CHEN’S HEALING QI GONG ~ XU JING NEI YANG GONG

This is a set of 12 movements which offer profound benefits ~ physically, mentally and emotionally. They strongly activate and generate Qi while also strengthening and toning muscles; massaging internal organs helping them to function more efficiently; and improving blood circulation ~ which is good for everything!

They also calm and settle the mind allowing you to deal more effectively with stress; helping you to stay centred and grounded.

My teacher, the late Master Doctor Chen Hong Lin, was a profound Qi Gong Healing Doctor. This set of Qi Gong exercises are both what he taught to help his patients heal and what he did himself to keep his Qi strong and abundant and maintain his health.