Discover the Internal Arts Classes in Qigong (Qi Gong), Taiji (Tai Chi), Xingyi (Hsin i) and Bagua (Pa Kua) in Guelph, Ontario. Learn these traditions in an open, non-competitive environment. Information on the club, class schedules and resources for students can be found in the navigation bar above. I hope the blog entries below provide interesting reading and food for thought for everyone interested in the internal arts.Tumblr (3.0; @thelantern)http://thelantern.tumblr.com/A xingyi demonstration of a routine I don&#8217;t recognize, but ends with my favourite of the 12...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48954291264http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48954291264Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:30:26 -0400xingyichinese martial artsInternal Martial ArtTwo important characteristics of Taiji are alignment and flow. Alignment provides the frame, the...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48692889112http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48692889112Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:31 -0400tai chi theorychen taijichinese internal artsInternal Martial Artfeng zhiqiangchen zhonghuahttp://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48367808445http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/48367808445Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:52:35 -0400xing yiwu shuInternal Martial Artchinese martial artsthis is kungfu Every style seems to have an exercise that appears meaningless but is teaching a fundamental skill....http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46935732085http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46935732085Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:00:25 -0400internal martial artstai chixing yiba guakarate kidtrainingpatienceSome great insights, with reasonable translation, from Chen Zheng-lei on Fajin practice, and Four...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46591387016http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46591387016Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:00:11 -0400chen taijichen zengleitai chi trainingyouku videohttp://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46335891527http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46335891527Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:13 -0400xingyispearmartial artsInternal Martial Artchina Too often, when moving, people place the movement in the muscles and when standing, stand on top of...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46003838396http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/46003838396Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:27:10 -0400internal martial artshealthtensegritymovement A friend of mine from Da Lian showed me this video of Yu Cheng Hui (于承惠). His teacher studied under...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/44786732220http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/44786732220Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:41:00 -0500wushuvideo于承惠swordchinese martial artsXingyi and Xingyi Spear seminar with Andrea Falk We have re-introduced the Xingyi curriculum with...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/43691747603http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/43691747603Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:27:00 -0500Andrea FalkxingyiQiangchinese spearguelphInternal Martial ArtMa Gui Ba Gua Seminar with Andrea Falk, February 2&amp;3rd, 213 Andrea Falk takes an...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/43592313095http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/43592313095Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:13:00 -0500baguaAndrea FalkInternal Martial Art We tend to forget that there is intelligence that goes beyond mental capability. There is also a...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/41443171918http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/41443171918Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:46:29 -0500qigongtai chitaijiinternal artsintelligencelearning<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d2ed6e6036657bcd7dc113a8c1132b1/tumblr_mgdbnnaZsf1qauaioo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/40101325950http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/40101325950Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:09:23 -0500baguaxingyiguelphandrea falkqiang<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/855413c69cc73a123b09f8574a4d11ba/tumblr_mg9o6ksfYD1qauaioo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Chen Taiji Monday evening class starts January 14th!</p>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39938270098http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39938270098Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:49:32 -0500taijitai chiguelph<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9ac2534ed01824de3ad6ecc2ec42a73d/tumblr_mg9esaqorX1qauaioo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Intro to Tai Chi & Xing Yi. Sunday, Jan. 13th 10:00am - noon</strong></p> <p><span>Come to this two hour introductory workshop on Chen style Tai Chi & Xing Yi Quan (Form & Intent Boxing). </span><span>Learn the history & core practices for these two traditional Chinese martial arts.</span><br/><span>No previous experience required. Registration $5.00. Please register in advance, space is limited.</span></p> <p><span></span>519.760.6718   james(at)eastmountain(dot)ca</p>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39928885431http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39928885431Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:26:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd46ce2bdaad64f0741efb5738d2f5d3/tumblr_mg9eloZoSI1qauaioo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span>Intro to Qi Gong and Ba Gua. Sunday, Jan. 20th 10:00am - noon</span></strong></p> <p><span>Come to this two hour introductory workshop on Qi Gong & Ba Gua. </span><br/><span>Qi Gong combines movement & meditation to maintain health. Bagua is a martial art that uses circle-walking training to cultivate qi & martial capabilities.</span><br/><span>Learn the history & core practices of these two traditional Chinese practices.</span><br/><span>No previous experience required. Registration: $5.00. Please register in advance, space is limited.</span></p> <p><span></span>519.760.6718   james(at)eastmountain(dot)ca</p>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39928729420http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39928729420Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:22:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/30a45bdbc12ffe8635ad58f6fddae457/tumblr_mg26kgopXC1qauaioo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/132cf9bb7b043de40bda204896ea5fa6/tumblr_mg26kgopXC1qauaioo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Winter Session Begins January 9th</p>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39572913234http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/39572913234Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:45:51 -0500qigong classesba gua classxing yi classqi gong classinternal martial artsguelph<embed src="http://www.tudou.com/v/4bd8RCa_27g/&resourceId=0_05_05_99&bid=05/v.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="opaque" width="400" height="333"></embed><br/><br/><p>Pu Bu (仆步): the drop stance</p> <p>One of the coolest stances in Chinese martial arts, but also the one most likely to injure you.</p> <p>Work on this stance gradually. First get the alignment correct, then work on flexibility. Start high and work low. </p>http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/38320635596http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/38320635596Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:47:31 -0500wushudrop stancefalling stancetrainingmartial arts The short routine by Chen Zhenglei&#8217;s niece. She also has an excellent step-by-step guide to...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/37608595107http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/37608595107Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:41:30 -0500chen taijichen huixianshibashi18 posture There is a tendency for people to think of joints being immobile when we stand and muscle tension...http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/37607562475http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/37607562475Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:28:37 -0500movementmuscle imbalancetai chitaijiinternal martial artbaguabagua practicehttp://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/36952814572http://thelantern.tumblr.com/post/36952814572Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:00:10 -0500wushuspearfight choreographymartial arts