Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter

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noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:48:00 +0000

dear students, i will be in hyd this weekend and from there on travel to pune / mumbai /delhi. I do hope to meet most of you in my class.

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:59:00 +0000

Working on the retreat videos.

About Taichi

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:48:00 +0000

1) What is Tai chi?

Taichi Chuan or Taichi is the highest form of martial arts which has its roots in China. It means ‘Supreme ultimate fist’, ‘Great life force’ etc.

2) Is Tai chi, which we know today, a modified version of the traditional form?

There are many schools which teach Taichi in the world. What we teach and promote is the Authentic Yang Family Taichi Chuan which was founded by the 1st Grand Master, Yang Lu Chan. I am the disciple of the 5th Generation Grand Master, Fu Sheng Yuan who has his schools spread all over the world with his base in China and Australia. What I teach is the pure traditional form which I have learnt from my teacher in my many visits to both China and Australia.

3) What kind of exercises does one do in Tai chi?

It is a combination of physical exercise, breathing techniques and meditation. It comprises of slow, relaxed flowing movements of opening and closing forms, advance and retreat, attack and defence, channalising energy through the body’s natural movements to attain high degree of fitness, both mental and physical.

4) What are the health benefits of Tai chi?

With regular practice it works on the central nervous system, calming the mind. It works on the cardiovascular system strengthening the heart, lungs etc. It works on the digestive system strengthening the internal organs. Over all it strengthens the immune system and protects us from ailments and even if we fall ill it helps us to recover faster. It tones up the muscles, strengthens the ligaments, tendons, bones, nerves etc. It helps you to cope up with the day to day pressures of life and keeps you mentally strong and alert. For a high performing sportsperson it helps them to stay calm at the crutial stages of the game. For a normal person it helps to sustain the fitness level. For a person with ailments or dis-orders it helps them to recover back to good health and taichi compliments / supports medical science.

5) Tai chi is often called "meditation in motion", please explain why?

Its because the movements are like the river flow without a break for 21 minutes, in which we perform about 600 to 700 movements. While one is in practice, the pulse rate does not go up, the breathing remains the same and many times it slows down. We move from left to right, forward and back but the speed remains the same and the spine too is straight without any strain on it. The most important factor is that the mind is is in the present moment. When the mind does not wander to the past or to the future and is in the here and the now, it is meditation. The combination of all this is “Meditation in Motion” or “Moving Meditatiom”. Well, I was describing the Authentic Yang Family Taichi and not the other styles, which may not follow the uniform pattern popularly known as a “Moving Meditation”.

6) How popular is Tai chi in India?

When I started teaching Taichi 15 years back,very few people knew about this art but over the years with word of mouth and media support it has gained popularity. Now when one practices Taichi in an open Park, people recognize this . It is very popular among the working class namely….IT professionals,doctors,sportsperson among others. We have been teaching the MRF Pace Foundation cricketers headed by Dennise Lilliee and T A Sekar, STF police cammandos, IAS and IPS officers, Corporate houses and Business heads among others.

7) Are there any academies or institutions in India where one can learn Tai chi and what is the cost?

Our academy has its branches in seven major cities…chenai , Bangalore,Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune,Delhi & Kochi. The cost for a one year course is Rs.12,000/- and if one wants to start with the basic beginner’s level, it would cost them Rs.3000/- for a two months course.
8) Do we have enough experts (or teachers) in India to teach Tai chi?

Yes, Our Academy has instructors in their respective cities and I have personally trained them to teach.

9) Can one learn Tai chi watching video clips and reading books?

No, it is not possible .

10) Are there different levels of training in Tai chi?

When one joins our class, they start with simple movements and slowly progress to more sophisticated combinations and by the end of the course one has a life package. Those who wish to learn the weapon forms can learn the sword and the sabre if they wish after the Life Package lessons.

11) What is the minimum age to start Tai chi?

There is no age bar in our Academy. We have students between 10 and 85 years at the moment.

12) If someone is a heart patient or a diabetic, is it advisable to do Tai chi?

Taichi is a therapy by itself and we not only have students who have gone through bypass but also those with diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, spinal disorders, insomnia, asthma etc. Taichi compliments / supports medical science to recover from ailments faster.

13) What are the things required to practice Tai chi?

Loose clothing and comfortable footwear.

14) Is there any restriction on practicing Tai chi indoors or outdoors?

It is best to practice Taichi outdoor with nature. If indoors, it should be well ventilated.

15) Does Tai chi has any similarity with yoga?

Yoga is asanas , pranayama and rajayoga and are done separately whereas Authentic Yang Family Taichi is a combination of all the three yogas.

Taichi for shingles

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:15:00 +0000

Older adults at risk of shingles may get as much immunity to the
varicella-zoster virus (VCV) as the VCV vaccine provides by adding tai
chi, the ancient Chinese exercise system, to their exercise program.
But the new study from the National Institutes of Health also reports
that tai chi appears to significantly increase the effectiveness of
the varicella vaccine, as well, giving even greater immunity to those
who receive the vaccine and participated in a tai chi program.
VCV causes both chickenpox and shingles. Shingles is a painful
condition of the nerves that predominantly affects people over 50,
especially those who had chickenpox in their youth.
The randomized, controlled clinical trail studied the effects of tai
chi in a 16-week program, finding that tai chi greatly increased
immunity in groups that participated in tai chi alone, and those that
participated in tai chi and received the VCV vaccine.

Source: National Institutes of Health, April 2007
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Lot of articles found on Google with search key Taichi + Shingles
Some sites are below:
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/apr2007/nia-06.htm
http://psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20030923-000001.html

A Mindful Journey by Sifu George Thomas

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:13:00 +0000

Where did I come from and where am I heading to…..this is a question many of us ask, especially those who have tasted a bit of Nirvana. This leads to the question what is Nirvana ? Let me caution you, this is my version with my own experience and you have the freedom to accept it or reject it.
During our life time, each and every one of us is given the opportunity to choose our destiny or journey on this planet. And in this journey, we face many ups and downs, some very good and some very bad too. We also take many lessons during this journey which help us to improve as a living being. Many a times we mess up with the way we live, which could be a lesson for others as to what not to do. Other times we live a good and truthful life where this could also be a lesson for others to follow. The most important lesson is to become conscious of our life, moment after moment in awareness. Human beings have discovered many ways to move from the mind to the consciousness and from consciousness to awareness, in other words “Witnessing ourselves”.
We have understood, as a living being that we have a body and a mind. In order to keep our body fit we exercise and make sure the internal/external body is taken care. And to calm the mind there are various meditation techniques at our disposal.
Yang Family Tai chi is an ancient Martial Art, A Moving Meditation which is now practiced in a gentle pace to suit people of all ages and gender. This Art is so effortless that with regular practice of about 21 minutes everyday, it tunes and makes your body flexible. It tones up the muscles, strengthens the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. It harnesses the Chi (prana) and channelises it to areas where it was not reaching before, rejuvenating the internal organs and all vital energy centers inside our body. Along with this, our thoughts which are constantly in the past or in the future are gradually cut down and the mind stills, allowing you to travel through the consciousness and finally to the awareness state. This is a state of witnessing oneself, “A Mindful Journey” which starts with the practice of Tai chi but continues to go on beyond our life on this planet and to the blissful state or “Nirvana” and finally evolve with the almighty from where we originally came from.

Sifu George Thomas on NDTV Hindu Workout victim Episode 31 Tai chi Sword Form

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +0000

People who missed the show of article Watch Sifu George Thomas on NDTV Hindu now can see the show right here!!!

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Many thanks to NDTV for telecasting the show on Tai chi.

Watch Sifu George Thomas on NDTV Hindu

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Watch Sifu on NTDV Hindu channel.

A exclusive program on Tai chi by our Sifu.

Do not miss it!

Program detail

Channel: NTDV Hindu
Program: Workout Victim
Telecast: Everyday
Time: 11.30am and 4.30pm

Who can practice Taichi?

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:20:00 +0000

There is no age bar - we have students starting from 10 yrs to 85 yrs at the moment.

It is suitable for a sports person, a normal fit person, very fit person and an unfit person.

It is safe for pregnant women, heart patients, people suffering with Arthritis and those who cannot perform strenuous exercise.

Even if you have never done any form of exercise in your lifetime you can still start Yang Style Tai Chi from the first day itself - It is so simple and safe. If you can WALK, you can do Tai Chi.
It is particularly beneficial to stressed out people. Imbalance or stress is caused because of wrong lifestyle, wrong posture, wrong breathing

etc. Study shows that many people in 25 to 35 yrs age group, have high B.P / heart ailments and take pills regularly. Most have high-pressure sedentary lifestyles.

Those who feel they’ve missed the bus, have another opportunity to learn martial arts.

What are the benefits of Taichi?

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:04:00 +0000

Relief from Stress related Disorders like Hypertension, Backaches, Asthma, indigestion, Insomnia, Arthritis and others.

It also improves your immunity and helps in fighting disease. It strengthens the energy of the body and prevents negative elements from penetrating into our system.

It raises your awareness level and one becomes more alert. It controls your temper, improves concentration and stamina.

For people who are already fit, it helps to maintain the fitness level. It also helps in strengthening the joints, ligaments and tendons, stretching the nerves and toning up the muscles.

It helps in better co-ordination of the internal organs.

It helps to unload the burden of the body and the mind.

It is an excellent preventative therapy and a good way of assisting recovery from accidents and injuries.

It is a way of finding yourself and your own path - to understand oneself and others.
It helps to cope up with joy, sorrow and shock - acting as a shock absorber.

Regular Tai Chi practice helps in better circulation of blood and better circulation of Chi (praana or life force) - It opens up blocked areas in the body and the Naadi’s (energy channels).

Regular practice helps in better functioning of the Central Nervous System, Cardio-vascular System, Respiratory System and the Metabolic System.

An Introduction to Taichi by Sifu George Thomas

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:02:00 +0000

TAI CHI CHUAN literally translates as supreme ultimate fist.

It is a Chinese martial Art form with a history of over 5000 years. It is the Mother of all Martial Arts.

Unlike other martial arts, Tai Chi has both the hard form and the soft form. Hard form is meant for self-defence. It was originally used for combat and warfare. Most of the techniques are targeted at the joints, nerves, internal organs and energy points, and are very lethal. The Soft form is a camouflaged version of the Hard form and was developed about 200 years ago. The Yang Family Tai Chi Soft form is meant to exercise the body and the mind and in the process raise ones spiritual level. When one practices this regularly, he / she is well protected physically, emotionally and spiritually. Tai Chi is popularly described as a Moving Meditation because the movements are slow, evenly paced and like a flowing river. Some call it Chinese Yoga because it is a combination of physical exercise, breathing technique and meditation.

With unseen natural forces to attain biological health, Taichi Chuan provides the optimum universal exercise for humanity.

I am promoting the Soft Form because it is a therapy by itself. It does wonders by helping one to get back to nature, creating a perfect balance between the body, mind and soul.

While practicing the Authentic Yang style Tai Chi the spine remains straight, the movements are rhythmic and gentle just like a flowing river. The pulse rate does not go up, breathing remains the same but you sweat like any other form of exercise. At the end of each practice session one feels more energetic.
Yang Style Tai Chi is philosophy / poetry / song / or like a river which flows without any disturbance.

Sifu George Thomas

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0000

Sifu George Thomas was born on 5thJune, 1959. Since the age of ten, he has been actively participating in fitness programmes. He is a regular swimmer and has experienced various meditation techniques like Zen, TM Siddhi, Sidda Samadhi Yoga, Vipassana, Silva mind control etc. also healing arts like Reiki / Pranic healing. He discovered Martial arts in 1977 and is a 6thdegree black belt in Karate and a National referee. Since 1995 he has dedicated his life in spreading / promoting Tai Chi Chuan in India.

Sifu George Thomas has over 33 years experience in Martial arts as a student, teacher and referee. He has been in the fitness field for over 40 years and is an expert on the subject of fitness. He is a living catalog on fitness. He loves to talk and share whatever he knows about health and Philosophy. He believes we are born with a purpose and we reap what we sow. This life is to learn and to share.

Sifu George Thomas has trained directly under the Grand Master, initially in Perth, Australia and later in Shanghai, China. The Grand Master was so impressed with Sifu George’s sincerity and dedication that he decided to teach him the Taichi Sword Form, which is the King of all weapons and later, on another visit he was introduced to the Taichi Sabre. He also had the great opportunity to train with the Grand Master’s son Fu Qing Quan, who is the 6th generation of the Yang Family, and other International Masters in Shanghai when they met for International workshops, competition and Seminars in 1998.

Sifu George Thomas is the Head of The Authentic Yang Family Taichi in India, authorized by the Grand Master and the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation.

Sifu George Thomas is the Founder and President of FU SHENG YUAN TAI CHI ACADEMY-INDIA CHAPTER, which he established in Chennai in 1998 and later set up branches in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Kochi. He has been conducting Seminars, workshops, lecture / demonstrations regularly for corporate houses, clubs and educational Institutions. He has featured in many leading television channels, newspapers and magazines.
Sifu George Thomas enjoys the moments of peace, joy and wisdom in the practice of Tai Chi and is on a mission to share this ancient Chinese art, here in our great country, India.

Authentic Yang Family Taichi

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:06:00 +0000

There are about 4 or 5 major styles of Tai Chi and Yang style is the most popular and widely practiced around the world.

This form was created by The Great Chinese Master YANG LU CHAN about 170 years ago that has faithfully been passed on from generation to generation.
Grand Master Fu Sheng Yuan, the 5th generation head of the Yang family, presently working out of Perth, Australia is actively involved in promoting the Yang style of Taichi and chooses people from different parts of the world to hand over the legacy.

The Grand Master in his wisdom has chosen George Thomas of India and trained him under his personal supervision in association with his son Fu Qing Quan, who is the next heir apparent in the line of succession and has nominated George Thomas as the resource person for Authentic Yang Family Taichi in the Sub-Continent.

To know more about Sifu George Thomas...

Taichi Centres in India

noreply@blogger.com (Fu Sheng Yuan Taichi Academy - India Chapter) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:30:00 +0000

Sifu George Thomas is the only Authorized Master in India who is trained to teach, directly by the Grand Master himself. Sifu George Thomas has over 28 years' experience in martial arts.

To learn the art call now:
The TaiChi Academy

Delhi
9971743876

Chennai
23743257, 9840298450

Bangalore
9611787955

Mumbai
9892670280
Pune
9892670280

Hyderabad
9849123104

Kochi
9633141409

Email : taichi_india@hotmail.com
Web : http://www.taichiacademyindia.com