2023 Uptown Art Week: Art of Taiji Chan Qigong with Jimmy Chan

Art of TaiJi Quan (TaiChi Chuan) is defined as the grand, ultimate, superior, supreme shadow boxing.

All of the forms are specifically designed to guide one deeper into their water soluble selves. The more stress you carry, the more you will move like a bolder, the less stress you carry, the more you will flow like the currents of a stream.

Enhanced flexibility, overall strengthening and conditioning, empowering self confidence, learn self defense, boost the immune system, improve memory, augment all other forms of exercise and enrich your overall well being physically, mentally and spiritually.

Qi Gong or sometimes spelled, Chi Kung.
This Chinese art system has been practiced for over 4000 years. The word Chi or Qi references the circulating air, life force within the body and all living things in the universe. 

Because Qi (Chi) is life, if we learn how to regulate it within our daily lives, we will be better equipped to live a longer and much healthier life. Over time, your energy flow can become blocked, stagnant or reduced due to age and daily stress. Qi Gong enables one to keep their chi free-flowing. TaiJi Quan, Qi Gong and Meditation are widely prescribed as by the Chinese doctors to compliment treatment.

A main principle of Qi Gong is to use the mind and physical movements to direct and lead chi circulation in the correct way. The physical movements commonly mimic natural and instinctive movements of animals or of natural human behaviors such as yawning, sighing, laughing or crying.

Practiced daily, Qi Gong will help to cleanse the body of toxins, reduce stress and restore natural vitality.  The goal is to regain the buoyant vitality of childhood, to give the vibrancy of youth with the wisdom and enlightenment of experience.

*What to bring:
-water
-dress comfortable
-wear sunscreen

Location
4001 N Sheridan
*enter in alley
*rain location 4007 N Broadway