EVENTS


Classes and Workshops taught by Paul






UPCOMING EVENTS




THE INTERNAL QUALITIES OF TAIJI QUAN




DATE - 18th & 19th May 2024


VENUE -  Wells, Somerset


COST - £140


                                             

 

This two day workshop delivered by LNG senior teacher Paul Mitchell will explore the outer form and internal qualities of the Yang 37 form and Tui Shou practices as followed by the Lotus Nei Gong international school of Daoist arts.




These intensive two days will work on Form, Function and utilising basic Tui Shou drills leading to free practice, this will ensure that the students Taiji Quan skills will develop evenly on every level. The deep cultivation made possible by Taiji Quan study and practice lies within its inner qualities of Song and Ting and as always Paul will embed their practice in  every aspect of this teaching.

Paul has many years of teaching experience and considers the inclusion of new students into the student body to be an imperative, he therefore he makes new students feel welcome and relaxed alongside more experienced students


If you wish to book a place or have any queries contact us using the enquiry form link or email -  lngpaulmitchell@gmail.com








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INTRODUCTION  TO YANG TAIJI QUAN BROADSWORD/SABRE 



     DATE - 22nd & 23rd June 2024                            

     VENUE-  Wells, Somerset

      COST - £140


 

This two day workshop taught by LNG senior teacher Paul Mitchell will be a rare opportunity to have some face to face teaching on the use and development of the Yang Taijiquan Broadsword/Sabre.

Through the practice of fundamental exercises the group will on this first of several courses begin to build an affinity with this rather beautiful weapon of self cultivation. The Broadsword ( Dao ) is an integral part of the Yang Taiji system and forms part of the LNG syllabus making its study an imperative aspect of Taijiquan within the school. 

 Anything from a wooden sword through to a bladed version will be suitable for the practice.

 Please be aware that sharpened or live blades are not recommended for practice and will not be allowed


 * For those that don't have a practice sword, Wooden Chinese swords can be purchased if pre ordered, email for details



* Made from a Chinese hard wood, the Wooden Chinese Broadsword is an alternative to metal swords allowing you to train with a lighter weapon that also remains solid and weighted. these wooden Broadswords can be used to practice authentic broadsword exercises and Form




If you wish to book a place or have any queries contact us using the enquiry form link or email -  lngpaulmitchell@gmail.com



             




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TAIJI QUAN AS A METHOD OF CONTINUAL CULTIVATION

A three day Intensive Taiji Quan Workshop




 DATE - 16/17 and 18th August 2024                               

 VENUE-  Hookwood, Surrey (next to Gatwick Airport)

 COST - £210




 

This three day workshop taught by LNG international senior teacher Paul Mitchell will take the students seamlessly through the syllabus of the Yang 37 form as taught in the LNG school of Daoist arts revealing its inner curriculum and qualities.


Special emphasis will be paid to explain and teach the nature of its outer form and its relationship to the inner qualities that give authentic Taijiquan its unique character and health benefits. A full day of pushing hands practice utilising basic Tui Shou drills and partner work leading to free practice will ensure that the students Taijiquan skills will develop evenly on every level. The deep cultivation made possible by Taijiquan study and practice lies within its inner qualities of song and ting and as always Paul will embed their practice into every aspect of his teaching.


Although the material is a challenge on many levels Paul is very practiced at including novice students into the practice so everyone is welcome to join him for these three days




If you wish to book a place or have any queries contact us using the enquiry form link or email -  lngpaulmitchell@gmail.com




         








Taiji Quan and Nei Gong lessons with Paul




Taiji - Zoom



Monday evenings 7:00 to 8:00pm - Beginners and those with limited experience in LNG Yang Family Taiji


Thursday evenings 7:00 - to 8:00pm - Taiji for the more advanced



Both Internal and external principles of Taiji will be taught in these classes




Nei Gong - Zoom


Paul teaches Nei Gong via Zoom on Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm




Taiji Quan - In person weekly classes


Tuesday evenings - 7:45 - 9:00pm in Wells, Somerset






Private lessons 1 to 1


Taiji Quan - by appointment only

Nei Gong - by appointment only


Private lessons are taught either face to face in Pauls personal training hall in Somerset

or via Zoom for those not able to come to Somerset







To enquire about any of the above classes/courses/Workshops please use the website contact form or email Chris using the address below


lngpaulmitchell@gmail.com



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Taiji Quan

 The subject of these workshops will be that of the Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan).
The Taijiquan taught in LNG Daoist arts is from the Zhen Manquin lineage of the Yang family branch of practice as taught by Huang Xing Xian. Unfortunately, in these modern times the vast majority of Tai chi and indeed most Asian internal systems have been watered down, due partially to the fact that simplified methods were devised in China in order to keep the general population in good health and also bad transmission of information from East to West. The Taijiquan of Lotus Nei Gong lies at the cutting edge of global understanding of the phenomena that is authentic classical Taijiquan
 On these courses Paul will teach all students in attendance the internal principles necessary in order to develop their personal study into a truly internal art. In a systematic way he will teach the simple but elusive principles of:
sung ( the ever deepening release of tension in the human body ) 
 ting ( the ability to listen with our mind to the movement of our internal energy) 
 the correct development of our connective tissues (the huang). 

Through various exercises such as;• The Wu Song Shen Fa (5 loosening exercises), 
  • • The Ba Men (eight gates) 
  • • The 37 form of Huang Xing Xian,
  •    Pushing hands drills

 Students will over time develop the elusive skills around the Jins of Taijiquan.
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Nei Gong Introduction/Level 1

Nei Gong is a transformative system of alchemy energy work. It works with body, mind and breath using various tools such as; 
  • Daoyins (to open and to lead) in order to purge toxins from both the body and energy system.
  •  Qi Gong (energy work) in order to smooth and regulate the channels  
  • Standing postures in order to form the basis for all movement through the Nei Gong process,
On these courses Paul will gently introduce new students and also the more experienced to the Nei Gong practise required to develop the lower Dan Tien and direct the Qi correctly around the body. The quality of Qi is extremely important for Nei Gong practise. It has to be healthy, functioning well and circulating in the correct manner. Dan Tian involvement is extremely important as this is the vehicle to drive the Qi around the body in the early stages of Nei Gong practise.


As these courses will involve the early stages of awakening the lower Dantien the minimum age for attendees is 18 years. Beyond this restriction all students regardless of experience are welcome to attend these courses



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