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‘Qi’ is your internal energy. It’s the ‘fizz’ we notice when feeling healthy and rearing to go – or notice the lack of when unwell or just feeling down. The ancient Chinese discovered they could work with this Qi using movement and meditation and build up reserves of Qi while also flexing and strengthening the body.   Our Qigong tradition originated nearly 2000 years ago. It developed from observing the movements of the beautiful Wild Geese resting high up in the Kunlun Mountains of western China.

Instructor Cynthia Shaw has recently returned from two weeks intensive training in the UK – a journey she undertakes most years. She has been teaching these skills since 2004. Grand Master Tse Wei Jing, originally from Hong Kong, requires Tse Centre authorised instructors to participate in training and testing preferably every year – to ensure the skills are passed on with continuing integrity.

Returning to the source is hugely stimulating,” says Cynthia. “I return refreshed and keen to pass on this treasure trove of health enhancing practice to the classes in Wellington.”

Sifu Cynthia is starting beginner classes next school term. From her experience, seniors especially can gain much benefit from practising these gentle but dynamic movements. If you would like to improve your balance, gain greater flexibility of joints and back movement, develop deeper relaxation, then try out Wild Goose Qigong. Of course, these benefits apply to men and women of all ages.

Anyone interested in a three week introductory course, or joining an existing class, contact 021 613 081 or leave a message here at www.newzealandqigong.com.

Fourteen students from Wellington, Kapiti Coast and Hawkes Bay attended the 1^st 64 Wild Goose Seminar led by Sifus Cynthia Shaw (Wellington) and Belinda Hadfield (Kapiti Coast) last Saturday. Once again, the event was hosted at Porirua College in a large, airy space called ‘Tangare”, for which thanks to senior Qigong student Susanne Jungersen who is Principal of the College.

This was an opportunity for experienced students to polish the movements and refresh the energy in this beautiful form, the foundation of the Dayan Qigong system – and also for a couple of students to begin to learn it. The commitment from the students and positive energy in the room made this a highly valuable and enjoyable day for both teachers and students. Yummy snacks were shared, old friendships caught up on and new ones forged.

Everyone left looking forward to Part 2, on October 15. Here are some comments from the students who attended:

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Thank you Sifu Belinda and Cynthia! This was a fantastic day with some great polishings to take away. It was also great to see other students again and share the energy! – Liz Waterhouse

A very informative and worthwhile workshop. Lots of bits of polishing to pratise. Thank you Sifu Belinda and Cynthia. – Barb NM.

 Excellent idea to polish 1^st 64 with our two knowledgeable and adept teachers. I thoroughly enjoyed this and realise yet again that learning even just this one form is a life long journey. I learnt heaps. – Susanne

Thank you Sifu Cynthia and Belinda for this opportunity to polish. It was a most enjoyable and enlightening session. There was good, positive energy in the room. I have learnt a lot today and had many moves clarified. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill. – Regards, Nicola Venning

 Very, very educating in the way of transitioning and balancing of the form and of body and mind. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge. – Nick Klaus

A great session – thank you. “Each move has its importance – let the qi arrive!” Thank you for the day. – Brenda

 Picked up some great tips. Looking forward to practising later. Thanks. – Cormac.

So nice to have the time with Wild Goose and camaraderie of geese. I felt more confident about the form and received excellent tips and polishings to put into practice and to develop my eye to help my students. Great day – thank you! – Jennifer

 Great day. Great teachers. Many thanks. JM.

Well, well – it was certainly worthwhile for me! Deciding at the last minute to travel down from the Bay! I’m sure the good qi has helped my illness disappear. I certainly know that I was most distressed at the thought of missing today – especially as the timing is perfect. I have just completed and passed the 1^st test. Thanks teachers!!! – Bethne.

 The course on Saturday was very enjoyable and it was great to meet up with people from Wellington and Hawkes Bay.  It’s always stimulating to see demonstrations and watch for new details in a familiar form, so having you, Cynthia and Sifu Belinda available was really good.

I’m looking forward to the follow on in October to work on 2nd 64. Best regards, Derek

Gradually Wellingtonians are heading back from the beaches, lakes, mountains and other summer retreats.  Though this year summer blazed away in Wellington for those who remained behind.  Hopefully all students were able to enjoy some relaxing qigong practice somewhere in the warm, fresh outdoor air.

Classes resume:  In Karori classes begin on Tuesday 26^th January at the Karori Recreation Centre.  Chun Yuen at 10.45 and Qigong at 11.15.

In Wellington classes resume on Monday  1 February, 6.30 Chun Yuen, 7pm Qigong at St Marks Community Hall.

Seminars with Master Tse: Once again, Master Tse travels the long journey to New Zealand and Australia to refresh our leaning and teach us some new skills and forms.  You can read details on the seminar page of this website plus I sent current students all the information and registration forms last year.  The introduction to Hard Qigong is new for students in New Zealand and I would definitely encourage you to sign up for this seminar.  You’ll be amazed at how you feel at the end of the session!

Master Tse has a deep, profound knowledge of a range of traditional Chinese skills and he is committed to passing this knowledge on to benefit as many people as he can.  His teaching is wonderfully clear and deceptively light hearted.  We are lucky indeed he comes this far to share new knowledge and polish our forms.

Australia:  Go to wildgooseqigong.net to see what seminars are being taught in Brisbane the last week in February.  Students and instructors from there will also be joining us in New Zealand the following week.

New students can join in classes at any time but now is a good time to start.  Contact me on 021 613 081 for information.  Private lessons are also available for starting and continuing students who want more intensive tuition – perhaps to catch up after time away – or just to polish a form in depth.

Whatever and wherever – happy, healthy new year to you all!!

Welcome to the new website for New Zealand Wild Goose Qigong: Wellington.    This website features strong images of Master Tse Wei Jing (Michael), the founder of the Tse Qigong Centre (UK) by whom I am authorised to teach the skills of Dayan Qigong and Chun Yuen Quan.  This lineage of authentic instruction goes back to Master Tse’s teachers in China, such as Yang Meijun and many many generations before her.  I am Master Tse’s grand student through my Sifu, Jessica Tse and now some of my students have also begun their journey to become authorised instructors. This ensures the skills will continue to be passed down to future generations here in Wellington.

For current students and others seeking to find out more, this website provides you with information about the skills and their philosophical origins that are taught here in the Wellington classes, and how the classes and syllabii are structured for learners.  We welcome adult learners of all ages and any level of fitness.  Evening and day classes and private lessons are all available.  In addition you will see information about up coming seminars taught by Master Tse who will make his annual visit to Australia and New Zealand late February – early March.   Through this blog, I will keep you informed about classes, events and general information about the skills and related philosophies.

You can also follow the link to the Tse Qigong Centre website (www.tseqigongcentre.com) and to Master Tse’s weekly Dao published on his London Qigong website (www.londonqigong.net) .

I am extremely grateful to Tse Qigong Centre Senior Instructor, Siba Darryl Moy of Manchester, who has created this website for your use.  His deep knowledge of the skills and philosophies taught by the Centre have ensured the website is ‘fit for purpose’.  Thank you Darryl!

I look forward to receiving any feedback or comments and of course, look forward to enquiries from prospective students.  You will enter a world as interesting as it is health giving – a world I am daily grateful to be part of.