“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
~ Lao Tzu ~

What is Qigong?

“Qi” is life energy and “Gong” is the art of cultivating it.
Qigong is the practice of nurturing and balancing this vital energy for wellness and harmony.

Qigong is at least 5000 years old system of knowledge of human evolution and covers all fields of human interest. It is officially known in China as a science of longevity, development and realizing maximum human potential.

There are over 3,000 styles of Qigong.
The most known style in the West is Tai Chi. Main paths are martial, healing (restorative), scholarly (maximum human potential) and monk (spiritual) Qigong.
 
Qigong, as physical practice, is a set of exercise forms to harmonize body, breath and spirit. It is based on Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy which emphasizes living in harmony with nature. The Chinese philosopher and author of “Tao te Ching” Lao Tzu (Laozi) is considered the founding father of philosophical Taoism. 
 
Qigong is one of the 4 main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine and medical massage.
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Qigong practice unlocks our innate ability to heal, reduces stress and helps us achieve longevity,
self-acceptance and reach our maximum human potential.

Regular practice helps increase muscle tone and flexibility, as well as cultivates a sense of free-flowing energy in the body and enhances our connection to nature.

Healing Qigong

Healing Qigong has been used not only in ancient China, but it is practiced also in modern day China to alleviate a wide variety of ailments. It is often used in conjunction with Chinese Medicine herbs and even now western medicine. 
It focuses primarily on restoration of meridian pathways, internal organs and bones of the body.
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Taoist healing Qigong was developed over 2,000 years ago when Chinese Medicine doctors realized that people who were recovering faster were doing more dynamic Qigong as opposed to those who did not exercise or focused on more static Qigong. The first healing Qigong form, the dynamic 5 Animal Qigong, was created by Hua Tuo, the physician to the King. Primary objectives of this Qigong were prevention, recovery and rehabilitation.

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The principle of this type of Qigong rests on the fundamental belief that all illness arises from imbalance and stagnation in energetic patterns. It is used to treat these disorders as a preventative medicine by restoring and adjusting energetic balance, breaking through stagnation and returning energy flow and circulation back into the body.

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Chinese medicine recognises stagnation caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, environmental factors and suppressed or excessive emotions as the primary sources of pathogenetic stress and illness. Restorative Qigong provides a powerful tool to deal with these challenges.

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Through mindful breathing and Qigong meditation, our practices teach you how to de-stress, maintain focus, and unlock your life’s potential.

White Tiger Qigong

White Tiger Qigong is a very dynamic form of Taoist healing Qigong. It follows Taoist principles by teaching to move and flow with the 5 Elements of Nature, embody the spirit of animals, and balance Yin & Yang. 

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While modern therapeutic Qigong focuses primarily on symptomatic management, White Tiger Qigong aims at deeper transformation of unwanted emotions into new behavioral patterns through conscious movement, breathing and meditation techniques. It specialises in enhancing the ability to heal oneself, and on exploring the depths and capabilities of the human body, mind and spirit. These exercises are well known in Wuyi and Wudang Mountains but still have very little exposure in the West.

White Tiger Medical Qigong Consists of 3 Major Components – Meridian, Organ and Bone Qigong. The practice of these components activates, frees and renews energy flow (Qi) in the body. This is done by pulsing acupressure points, wringing out blockages out of meridians (energy pathways) like a towel and squeezing organs like a sponge while removing toxins and unwanted emotions. Dynamic forms and deep stances strengthen muscles and bones, improve circulation into the bones and increase density of bone marrow at the same time.

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White Tiger Qigong applies principles of Ancient Chinese Medicine Theory and combines it with the concepts of modern sports science. It uses the principles of kinetic chains (how segments and joints in the body affect one another) and scientific anatomy to understand movement. It activates the fascia lines in the body by moving the spine and extremities in all directions. It uses nerve, tissue and joint flossing through gliding and twisting movements within the body’s full range of motion to activate circulation and blood flow.

     Some of the benefits of White Tiger Qigong include:

  • Mobility, strength and flexibility – “bamboo body”
  • Detoxification of internal organs and bones
  • Enhanced immune system function, self-healing and longevity
  • Boost of sexual energy and vitality
  • Renewal of deep, restorative sleep
  • Expanded awareness of the capabilities of human body
  • Release of emotional traumas from the body
  • Connection to the spiritual body through meditation
  • Healing of the mental body with awareness of belief systems
  • Focus on maximising human potential
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I have studied with the White Tiger Qigong’s Founder and Master Instructor Tevia Feng.

As a certified teacher and instructor, I am honored to be a part of White Tiger Qigong’s mission to revolutionize the way the world relates to Qigong, transforming it into global phenomena.

The Trinity System of White Tiger Qigong

Three powerful Qigong systems are used to form a foundation of the White Tiger Qigong

A signature feature of this Qigong is that it trains the practitioner to become flexible, yet strong and fluid all at the same time. This is practiced in the dynamic Qigong forms. Dynamic forms range from balancing, deep stretching in low stances, to spinal twists that are most often derived from animal forms and dragon movements.

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Dynamic Stances

5 Element Qigong is a set of five powerful animal forms. Each animal corresponds with one of the 5 nature’s Elements. This very dynamic Qigong is characterized by deep, strong stances combined with deep twists, long slow breaths and special breath holding techniques while in the peak posture.

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Rooted Flow

8 Trigram Organ Qigong is a set of forms moving in a continuous flow
It develops the “Dragon body” through serpent like manner. The focus is on deep core rhythmic movements that gently massage all internal organs, wring out the meridians in the body and twist the spine in all directions.

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Walking

5 Animal Qigong is the first type of healing Qigong, created by the king’s physician, Hua Tuo over 2000 years ago. It is the most dynamic practice of all. This system consists of 20 vigorous animal forms and is characterized by continuous walking while focusing on deep stances and flowing movements.

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My Offerings

Group Qigong Classes

Group classes are perfect for those people who would like to engage in regular Qigong practice to build a repertoire of Qigong forms, or for those who are interested to get a taste of what the practice is about with a choice to continue.

Classes are currently held in United Arab Emirates, South East Asia or Czech Republic and generally take place outdoors (weather permitting) throughout the year.

Qigong Workshops and Events

Are you interested in fun experiential combination of theory and practice?
My workshops will offer this and more. You will be introduced to history and philosophy of Qigong and explore modern fascia research, kinetic chains and Chinese Medicine and their application to Qigong. You can learn 5 powerful Element forms or 8 Trigram and immerse yourself in meditation, Qigong breathing, and more.

Workshops, retreats and trainings are held throughout the year.
Corporate and private workshops are available upon request.

Private Consultations

If you would like to have more individualized approach, I offer personal Qigong training sessions for clients of any age and level.

We will work together to develop a program tailored to your specific needs, goals and outcomes, and you will receive an in-depth guidance with subtle corrections.

Online Classes

Learn Qigong at your own convenience from the comfort of your home.
This option is also great for all those who are already learning Qigong directly from White Tiger Qigong Online Courses and would like to get a personal guidance.

I offer both individual and group classes online.

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White Tiger Qigong is the path to physical, emotional and spiritual healing, transformation and maximum human potential.

Explore Qigong in a wide range of White Tiger Qigong online courses