Taiji Yang Sheng Zhang QiGong – Exercise with Zhang (cane or stick). The
Yang Sheng Zhang exercises were designed to improve the health and prolong life
through the body and healthy mind. According to the book of Taoism, if Yang
Sheng is practiced we will know how to avoid things that are harmful to the
body and mind, gain health through proper diet and healthy lifestyle. When one
is disease free, it is easy to delay aging and prolong life past the average
lifespan. The goal is to prevent disease, prolong life, and ensure a happy,
healthy and high quality life. With regular exercises, the correct use of
natural herbal remedies, food therapies, and other healthy practices, each
person can achieve the goal.
The cane, wand, stick or ZHANG that is used in this style, is the short
one, usually 1.05-1.25 cm. long and 2.3 to 2.8 cm. wide - 4 feet 10 inches long
and about 3/4 inch wide approximately.
This discipline follows the principles of the foundations of traditional
Chinese medicine by balancing the Yin and Yang. The exercises are elegant, easy
to learn, and suitable for people of all ages.
· Boatman Rows with an Oar
(Shao Gong Yao Lu)
· Boat Rows Slowly (Qing Zhou
Huan Xing)
· Wind Kisses Lotus Leaves
(Feng Bai He Ye)
· Boatman Tows a Boat (Chuan Fu
Bei Qian)
· Iron Stick Clams the Sea
(Shen Zhen Ding Hai)
· Golden Dragon Wags Its Tail
(Jin Long Jiao Wei)
· Search for Treasure in the
Sea (Tan Hai Xun Bao)
· Qi Returns to Dantian (Qi Gui
Dan Tian)