Posts by Dave Pankey

Tuesdays October 14th – December 9th 6:00-7:00 pm Qigong exercises incorporate deep breathing and intentional movement for improving health, vitality and longevity. Spend 9-weeks learning a form of Qigong called Hui Gong (Wisdom Qigong). This form has been handed down in China for over 2,000 years and has recently gained the respect of the Traditional…

I will start a new introductory class on January 15th.  This class is intended to introduce new students to tai chi and qigong. The class will last for six weeks on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30. Class size is limited to twenty participants. The Quiet Tiger studio includes a view of the Snake River…

Jaunita Lew will be in Lewiston November 2nd and 3rd to teach the Cloud Hands set at the Quiet Tiger studio.  No prerequisite required.   Cloud Hands   (also known as the Short 31) is the beginning set of Qigong (“internal cultivation”) which builds a foundation for both health and further Qigong. The Cloud Hands…

What type of shoe is best suited for tai chi practice?  That is the million dollar question.  The wrong shoe could inhibit your form, making it difficult to turn or pivot and possibly even lead to knee problems.  The right shoe will help you connect to the Earth, pivot on one leg and twist easily…

Please join us for “World Tai Chi and Qigong Day” on Saturday April 27th at Prospect Park in Lewiston Idaho.  There will be group exhibitions, San Shou and various Qigong. Prospect Park is located at 814 Prospect Avenue.  Hope to see you there.  Dave

The Chinese New Year for 2013 is February 10th.  Chinese astrology is based on a sixty year cycle made up of five elements and twelve animals.  2013 is the year of the Black Water Snake, a calm, cautious, intuitive, introspective and intelligent creature.  The Black Water Snake arrived February 4th.  You may honor the snake with a…

I am starting a new class to introduce new students to tai chi.  The class is called “INTRODUCTION TO TAI” and it will last for six weeks, 5:30 to 6:30 on Wednesday evenings.  Class size is limited to twenty participants.  The Quiet Tiger studio includes a view of the Snake River and provides a relaxing atmosphere…

Many Tai Chi Masters promote the importance of standing.  At first, I was not so convinced.  Standing simply seemed boring to me.  Then I attended a few workshops where standing was the main focus.  I began practicing.  The more I practice standing, the more interesting it became.  I noticed changes in my tai chi practice. …

  One of the great mysteries for me regarding the history of Tai Chi is how “Yang” style evolved from “Chen” style.  The two forms are far from similar, especially when comparing Yang with other styles.  As an example, from the casual observer’s perspective, the Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun forms all look very similar. …

Our Saturday class is currently learning a rare form of Tai chi called Yang Style San Shou.  San Shou is a two person fighting form that applies tai chi principles and movements. This specific form was brought to the United States by Chu Fongchu (Chu’ Fong-Chu) who was a senior student of Yang Chengfu.  It…