Health & Wellbeing

Unlocking Holistic Health: The Power of Taijiquan for Mind, Body and Spirit

Peter Eves - Thursday, June 01, 2023
Unlocking Holistic Health: The Power of Taijiquan for Mind, Body and Spirit
The practice of Taijiquan has a profound impact on our overall wellbeing. Its holistic benefits, encompassing the nervous system, cardiovascular health, respiratory system, and the bones and muscles of our body are nothing short of transformative. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery as we uncover the secrets of this ancient Chinese martial art and meditative exercise. From the tranquil flow of Taijiquan’s movements to the deep connection to the breath, this practice offers a harmonious integration of mind, ...  read more

Study: The Positive Role of Tai Chi in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tara Brayshaw - Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Study: The Positive Role of Tai Chi in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant threat to both physical and mental health. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and negative emotions among the general population have been significantly increased because of COVID-19 home isolation and self-imposed confinement, which is what prompted the Study into how Tai Chi is affecting its Practitioners.The study noted that effective exercise management is a recommended prevention strategy to improve both physical and mental health while also diminishing the effects of COVID-19 but went on ...  read more

The Importance of Breathing Correctly

Peter Eves - Monday, March 15, 2021
The Importance of Breathing Correctly
As a healthcare practitioner for over 26 years, I am well placed to observe clients/patients breathing patterns. One thing has become obvious over that time and it is the fact that most people now seem to have a baseline of chronic stress that has become normalized. I observe this in their; demeanour, muscle tension, speed of speech, symptoms reported and most importantly, by how rapid and shallow their breathing has become. This breathing pattern has become their set point i.e., ...  read more

Considerations for a Therapeutic Approach to Tai Chi

Peter Eves - Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Considerations for a Therapeutic Approach to Tai Chi
There have been numerous studies done over the last few decades on the therapeutic benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi. If you perform a search on PubMed for Tai Chi you will generate 2,028 abstracts on the therapeutic benefits in just the last decade. Looking across all these studies it becomes obvious there are several factors that contribute to the therapeutic outcome. The most obvious is physical movement, however there are many more that add depth and better health outcomes ...  read more

Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong – The Real Solution for All of Us

Tara Brayshaw - Thursday, April 23, 2020
Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong – The Real Solution for All of Us
Firstly, I want to say “Hello” to all my JinLi family. How are you going? I’ve been challenged and I know I’ve had it easy compared to most in Australia. Time is very strange; the day disappears and I reflect on how long we have been “protecting” ourselves and realise it’s been a relatively short time. Maintaining physical, emotional and intellectual health is vital for us under normal circumstances, and is even more so now. We’re all trying to keep ...  read more

Tai Chi and Qigong – A Good Night's Sleep is a Movement Away

Tara Brayshaw - Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Tai Chi and Qigong – A Good Night's Sleep is a Movement Away
Can’t Sleep? You aren’t alone. Research by the Sleep Health Foundation, “Asleep on the Job: Counting the cost of poor sleep”, 2017 highlights that poor sleep is affecting 39% of Australian adults that are regularly struggling with their sleep. The 2017 study found that the number of sleep problems among Australians are 5-10% higher than when the Foundation published its first survey on sleep health in 2010. Sleep disorders contribute to diseases and injuries such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, ...  read more

Meditation - Take Control of Your Life!

Tara Brayshaw - Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Meditation - Take Control of Your Life!
"THE BEST WAY TO GET STARTED IS TO QUIT TALKING AND BEGIN DOING" - Walt Disney  It’s 30 degrees in Melbourne and in a room overlooking the leafy garden of Linden Gallery, a JinLi class chill out and tune in. As they relax, they send their brain on a high intensity workout.   With every breath they focus attention, increase concentration, develop sensory awareness. In effect, they are growing and strengthening their neural pathways, or brain training.   How do ...  read more

Tai Chi Dreams – Music Specifically Designed to work with Practitioners’ Mind and Qi Flow

Tara Brayshaw - Friday, December 02, 2016
Tai Chi Dreams – Music Specifically Designed to work with Practitioners’ Mind and Qi Flow
JinLi is proud to announce the launch of an incredible new music album specifically designed for Tai Chi practice – “TAI CHI DREAMS”. Tai Chi Dreams was created by musician and composer, Alf Klimek who composed the music tracks based upon classical, warm harmonic instruments utilizing White Noise in the form of natural sounds to assist in their calming nature. Whilst Tai Chi practice is precise in its structure and form, its movements also need to have a natural and ...  read more

Why JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi Actively Supports Victorian Seniors Week

Tara Brayshaw - Friday, October 14, 2016
Why JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi Actively Supports Victorian Seniors Week
Every year, JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi actively supports Victorian Seniors week to ensure as many senior Australians are exposed to the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong as possible. Tai Chi and Qigong have been practiced in China for centuries but it is only in the last 25 years or so that the West is finally recognising the incredible health-giving properties of these practices. Here is a short list of the scientifically acknowledged benefits: 1. Reduces blood pressure 2. Relieves ...  read more

Bad Boys Rock with Tai Chi and Qigong

Tara Brayshaw - Sunday, June 12, 2016
Bad Boys Rock with Tai Chi and Qigong
The stage-diving wild child of rock, Iggy Pop of The Stooges, credits 40 minutes of Qigong a day with staying on the road, staying sane and still having pecs at 65 years of age; Lou Reed, singer and guitarist from The Velvet Underground tamed his "rock and roll animal" by practicing Tai Chi for three hours a day; The American Grammy winning music producer, actor, rapper and leader of the Wu Tan Clan (rap group), RZA has trained in Kung ...  read more

Yang Taijiquan - From Form to Push Hands - Workshop Two

The second in this series of workshops will continue our in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 5th May 2024 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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Yang Taijiquan - From Form to Push Hands - Workshop One

Workshop Concluded

The first in this series of workshops will feature in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 25th February 2024 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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JinLi Summer Break 2024 Practice Classes

Sessions Concluded

Prahran - Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 January - 9.00am
Northcote - Monday 8 January - 12.30pm
Elwood - Wednesday 17 January - 9.30am
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Yang Taijiquan - From Theory to Application - Workshop Three

Workshop Concluded

The third in this unique series of workshops will focus on refining Péng and Lŭ Jìn and introducing the foundations of Jĭ and Àn Jìn, taking movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jīn.
Sunday 6th August 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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Yang Taijiquan - From Theory to Application - Workshop Two

Workshop Concluded

The second in this unique series of workshops will focus on Lŭ Jìn (Roll Back or Yielding Skill), taking a few movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jīn.
Sunday 7th May 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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Yang Taijiquan - From Theory to Application - Workshop One

Workshop Concluded

The first of a unique series of workshops taking a few movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jing.
Sunday 12th February 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
Places Limited so BOOK NOW!
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Workshop - How to Apply Yin Yang Principles in Your Tai Chi Training

Workshop Concluded

Learn how to apply one of the fundamental principles of Taijiquan to both form and push hands practice.
Sunday 16th October 2022 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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