Dr Michael Lan, founder of Jing-an, the Asian Wellness
Experience is an internationally renowned Tai Chi and Qi Gong master. We are very excited and
honoured to be able to offer this opportunity at Mayfair. Lesley-Ann Green, our Tai Chi
teacher trained under Dr Lan. For more information on him look at www.jing-an.co.za
What is Wu Qin Xi?
Wu Qin Xi, or Five-Animal Exercises imitating the
movements of animals and birds, is a group of physical and breathing exercises for health care with a
uniquely Chinese national flavour. The system was designed by Hua Tuo, a leading physician of
the Eastern Han Dynasty ( 25 - 220 AD). He developed his system based on existing ancient
Chinese traditional physical exercises following theories of the functions of the internal
organs and meridians as well as the principles of the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body.
His inspiration came from careful observation and study of characteristic behaviour and
activities of tigers, deer, bears, monkeys and birds. He came to the conclusion that wild creatures
regularly performed certain exercises to build up their constitution and improve their life
skills.
Benefits of Wu Qin Xi
Experience has proved that after a certain period of
practise both the physical and the mental health are improved. Indeed physical and psychological
tests of people who practice Wu Qin Xi give high scores to their to their overall constitution,
the functions of the various organs, mental attitude and power of perception as well as physical
fitness. In addition the waistline and ratio between waist and buttocks in female practitioners are
reduced, the cardiovascular and respiratory functions are markedly improved and the grip
of strength is reinforced. Subjective appraisal about the effectiveness of these exercises by
the practitioners have found enhancement of bodily strength, improvement of
flexibility of joints and enhancement of
spiritual vitality and psychological confidence.
Date -
Saturday 26th October
Time -
10h30-13h30
Location -
Mayfair
Cost - R
1000.00 (discount offered to existing Qi Gong, Tai Chi & i.move students)
Booking
essential, call Mayfair 021 8517037 to book.
Certificate
of attendance provided
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