"The key to a long and healthy life is a combination of movement and stillness by consciously guiding the vital energy Qi.”
- ZENWISE.GURU
Twin Dragons
Twin Dragons is a set of what we call Qixercise. This method has its roots in Tai Chi Zen from Sacred Mt. Wutai, home to metaphysical and martial arts practices since ancient times. With Twin Dragon training you will learn to fine-tune your Qi meridians - helping you discover the inner breath of life. Using a basic core meditation and the most subtle Qi movements which are very gentle and slow, it is easy to perform even for absolute beginners.
Qigong, Yoga and Meditation can improve your health, elevate your intelligence, and activate your innate potential. To get these amazing benefits it is important to receive training through a proper systematic method. E.g. When you begin to practice working with your Qi there are many phenomena - feelings and sensations not created by traditional exercise that may happen and may feel unusual. An experienced teacher can guide you through this.
Qigong, Yoga and Meditation can improve your health, elevate your intelligence, and activate your innate potential. To get these amazing benefits it is important to receive training through a proper systematic method. E.g. When you begin to practice working with your Qi there are many phenomena - feelings and sensations not created by traditional exercise that may happen and may feel unusual. An experienced teacher can guide you through this.
What Is Qigong?
Qi is popularly translated as “vital energy.” Gong means “work accomplished.” Put them together, qigong is the accomplished work of the vital energy. What exactly is this vital energy?
According to the ancient teaching of Tao Shamans, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Inner System of Kung Fu, the generally accepted formula of Qigong can be summarized as follows:
- Train the Acquired Qi transforming the Essence.
- Train the Essence transforming the Innate Qi.
- Train the Innate Qi transforming the Spirit.
- Train the Spirit returning to the Void.
Qi vs Chi
In the west you will see both spellings Qi and Chi used to describe exactly the same thing - vital energy. But actually, there are two types of Qi, called the Acquired Qi and the Innate Qi. Perhaps, we can name the Acquired Qi simply as “Qi” and the Innate Qi as “Chi”. The existence of these two forms of Qi is a key concept that many students of qigong, yoga, and meditation have not been given clear understanding of.
The class will cover understanding the principle of qigong and the step-by-step consistent application to improve your well-being. Many students have improved their health through practicing Twin Dragons Qigong Yoga and Meditation.
The class will cover understanding the principle of qigong and the step-by-step consistent application to improve your well-being. Many students have improved their health through practicing Twin Dragons Qigong Yoga and Meditation.
"The key to longevity and health is in the delicate alignment of Chi being activated by simple movements to make your organs healthy.”
- ZENWISE.GURU
Know Yourself
A mind calmed by meditation has a greater perspective and objectivity.
Left to its own devices the mind can be sucked into drama - and drama leads to stress. Drama is the story we tell ourselves about the events we observe. We each have our own version of a story, created and coloured by our experiences to date i.e. the colour of the spectacles we are looking through. They may, for example, be rose coloured or they may be grey. We then add a layer of assumptions and projections about the future. Meditation helps us to see what our mind is doing.
Meditation trains the mind to become still. In everyday life, this stillness translates to the ability to pause. To pause before you assume. To pause to reflect. To pause before you react.
We are not saying that you will become a sage undisturbed by chaos in a week! It takes time, but the benefits begin to show very quickly. In as little as eight weeks fMRI scans have shown growth in the areas of the brain that govern memory and learning and shrinkage in the part of the brain that can trigger anxiety.
Left to its own devices the mind can be sucked into drama - and drama leads to stress. Drama is the story we tell ourselves about the events we observe. We each have our own version of a story, created and coloured by our experiences to date i.e. the colour of the spectacles we are looking through. They may, for example, be rose coloured or they may be grey. We then add a layer of assumptions and projections about the future. Meditation helps us to see what our mind is doing.
Meditation trains the mind to become still. In everyday life, this stillness translates to the ability to pause. To pause before you assume. To pause to reflect. To pause before you react.
We are not saying that you will become a sage undisturbed by chaos in a week! It takes time, but the benefits begin to show very quickly. In as little as eight weeks fMRI scans have shown growth in the areas of the brain that govern memory and learning and shrinkage in the part of the brain that can trigger anxiety.
Know Reality
Meditation improves the ability to focus. This has obvious benefits for work and study, but also for our relationships. Being able to focus helps us to be truly present with the people in our lives. When someone gives you their full and undivided attention you feel it. You feel seen. You feel heard.
When the mind is calmer it reduces the number of stress hormones being sent to the body to prepare it for fight or flight. This takes the pressure off the body in many ways. It can reduce blood pressure and improve heart health. It boosts the immune system. It may even help balance body weight - cortisol a stress hormone triggers the body to store fat, and we all know we tend to make less healthy food choices when stressed.
Meditation even boosts the brain's production of the chemical dopamine. Dopamine makes us 'feel good' and is also boosted by some healthy activities such as sleep, exercise and some healthy foods. Unfortunately, dopamine is also triggered by unhealthy activities such as drug use, bliss-point foods (foods deliberately created to make you crave more) and in modern times, screen time. By teaching the mind to be able to produce the 'feel good' effect for itself could help in releasing the grip of unhealthy and addictive behaviours. Recent research has shown meditation to be helpful when giving up cigarettes.
When the mind is calmer it reduces the number of stress hormones being sent to the body to prepare it for fight or flight. This takes the pressure off the body in many ways. It can reduce blood pressure and improve heart health. It boosts the immune system. It may even help balance body weight - cortisol a stress hormone triggers the body to store fat, and we all know we tend to make less healthy food choices when stressed.
Meditation even boosts the brain's production of the chemical dopamine. Dopamine makes us 'feel good' and is also boosted by some healthy activities such as sleep, exercise and some healthy foods. Unfortunately, dopamine is also triggered by unhealthy activities such as drug use, bliss-point foods (foods deliberately created to make you crave more) and in modern times, screen time. By teaching the mind to be able to produce the 'feel good' effect for itself could help in releasing the grip of unhealthy and addictive behaviours. Recent research has shown meditation to be helpful when giving up cigarettes.
Know Friends
Learning to practice meditation with a group also has its own advantages. You are wired to be a social creature. Feeling connected to others who share your interests helps you feel supported on your path.
If you'd like to feel good and reboot your health then this course is for YOU; because you're worth spending time on!
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Intro Workshop: Qigong Yoga Meditation
30th August Thursday 7 pm - 9.30 pm €25
Not to be missed! In this Intro Workshop, you will learn easy and relaxing movement, which is suitable for all ages, and any agility and dexterity. You will learn about Qi vs. Chi - the Vital Energy. You will learn what makes a complete and effective meditation
Not to be missed! In this Intro Workshop, you will learn easy and relaxing movement, which is suitable for all ages, and any agility and dexterity. You will learn about Qi vs. Chi - the Vital Energy. You will learn what makes a complete and effective meditation
Treasure Vase Chi Meditation
Weekly for Six Mondays 10 am - 11 am (starting 10th September) €80
This practice lays the foundations for success on your meditation journey by teaching you how to build and direct the flow of energy at the same time as taking the first steps to a calmer more resilient mind.
- Where the mind goes, the Qi follows.
- Calm your mind and build your body's ability to generate and store energy.
- Like any form of exercise, training your mind takes energy!
This practice lays the foundations for success on your meditation journey by teaching you how to build and direct the flow of energy at the same time as taking the first steps to a calmer more resilient mind.
Twin Dragons Qigong Yoga
Weekly for Six Thursdays 7.30 pm - 9 pm (starting 6th September) €80
I have been doing the Twin Dragons ever since your class on 18th March 2018 and it has really helped loosen out my spine. Thank you so much.
Emily de Montfort, Cork
Twin Dragons Qigong is great for pre and post sport. I'm 58 I surf all year round and it really helps me free up my body.
Mark van Dam, Cork
The most astounding thing for me is that after just two days of practising Twin Dragons I noticed a difference in my ability to get off the floor! I was able to get up the way I used to when I was much fitter. I thought it was my imagination at first but I have since noticed other changes in my fitness. When I walk there is vitality in my step. I am truly amazed. For anyone thinking of doing this class in the future, I would say book now!
Margaret Willis, Brentwood
I've just sat for the last hour listening to my friend Margaret enthusiastically talking about her experiences during the recent Qigong Yoga class. Since taking it 3 days ago and subsequently getting up each morning and doing the very simple practice, she said that she is now able to get up and move her body like she did before an operation performed on her seven years ago! She said she's been feeling just joyful!
Frank, who also took the class and who has been wobbly on his feet, has also been excitedly saying how great he has been feeling since Tuesday and has really noticed a difference.
We then had a subsequent discussion with ZenWise about energy, my being overweight and tired, and he explained very simply how getting gym fit is not the answer to longevity and health; that it was the delicate alignment of Qi being activated by simple movements to make your organs healthy which would help me drop the unhealthy weight much more quickly and effectively and lead to less stressed out organs and better longevity.
Jo Slater, Leigh-on-Sea
Twin Dragons is a graduated set of ten Qixercises from relatively easy body stretches to subtle meditations where you can feel your energy flow. You will improve your posture and health, and sitting meditation practice will become more intense. You will feel a serenity throughout the day. After about a week's practice, I started eliminating much waste and became conscious of subtle energy changes in my body.
Frank Waters, Leigh-on-Sea
I have been a practising Martial Artist for many years and have been aware of Chi Gong but never thought it would benefit me. Well, how wrong could one be? Twin Dragons has impressed me not only with its exercise value but also in making myself aware of the breath in movement. The feeling of heat was apparent quite quickly in my legs and I took the advice to perform these movements at sunrise before work. The results left me arriving at work feeling energised and focused. Whether you are a Martial Artist or not I really feel this is a great start to anyone's day.
John Downs, Devon
Twin Dragons Qigong highlights the absolute need for solid foundation. Having continued the practices daily, building them steadily, I am already feeling the benefits with increased vitality and quality sleep.
