Tai Chi & Qi Gong - Golden Elixir Internal Arts

02/03/2026

Here is some Chinese Cosmology or Philosophy to help you understand Taiji Quan or Tai Chi Chuan.

Wuji (無極) is a Chinese concept that refers to a state of emptiness, void, or timelessness. It is the unmanifested form of the Tao.

Taiji (太極) is a compound of tai (太 'great', 'supreme') and ji (極 'pole', 'extremity'). Used together, taiji may be understood as 'source of the world'. Common English translations of taiji in the cosmological sense include "Supreme Ultimate", and "Great Absolute". Taiji is understood to be the highest conceivable principle from which existence flows.

The "supreme ultimate" creates yang and yin. Movement generates yang, and when its activity reaches its limit, it becomes tranquil. Through tranquility the supreme ultimate
generates yin.When tranquility has reached its limit, there is a return to movement. Movement and tranquility, in alternation, become each the source of the other.

The popular martial art Tai ji chuan (Tai Chi) or Supreme Ultimate Fist and Qi Gong are both inspired by this Tai chi philosophy.

24/02/2026

Identifying and learning the various Yin-Yang differentials is crucial to understanding Tai chi chuan—there are countless layers to this.

Often, one part is active, another is passive, or one leg is substantial, the other insubstantial.

The Yang Family forms has quite a bit of one legged postures—one leg full and the other empty (toes or heel only)

Learning how to be rooted on one leg helps us to avoid the mistake of "double-weightedness" and teaches us how to maintain Zhong Ding (central equilibrium).

Similarly, when both feet are on the ground in the Bow Stance, one must know in which leg you are sinking to, and never sink in both at once in bow stance—this will result in clumsy force and "external rooting". In other words, one leg is always Yang and the other Yin. Or one is always aware of which leg she/he is transferring to. It's not always binary.

If you understand how to have Yin-Yang in the legs, it will be easier to Hua or Neutralize an opponent's force, and generate Jin (power).

Here is a quote from Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Essential points

"4. Distinguish insubstantial and substantial. The art of Taijiquan takes the distinction between insubstantial and substantial as the first principle. If the weight of the entire body is placed over the right leg, then the right leg is substantial and the left leg is empty. If the entire body’s weight is placed over the left leg, then the left leg is substantial and the right leg is empty. If one is able to distinguish empty and full, then the body’s turning motions will be light and agile, and there will be no wasted strength. If one is unable to distinguish, one’s steps will be heavy and sluggish, one’s stance will be unsteady, and one will easily be unbalanced by an opponent’s pull."

-- Book, "Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan"
written by Fu Zhongwen (translated by Louis Swaim)

Video: Large Frame as taught by Sifu Liang De Hua, founder of the Chuan Cheng Academy

-Timothée Puget

17/02/2026

Gōng xǐ fā cái (Wishing you prosperity)

Happy Chinese New Year and Lunar Spring Festival to all !

With such a fiery and Yang influence, big changes will likely be inevitable.

But keeping a steady focus and enough softness, relaxation, rest and play is needed so that the fire helps us achieve things without burning up in the process.

07/02/2026

Yin Yang Circles

Part of the

Dao jia yang sheng gong

Or
Daoist Nourishing Life Practice

Strengthens the body and a Kidney Qi by stimulating the mingmen area.

A great workout for opening the back and spine.

Also, releasing tension and heat from the body and Heart.

30/01/2026

An Exclusive Tai Chi Program in Makati.

For 2026, we welcome Yang Tai Chi, a flowing martial art practice rooted in balance, softness, and internal power. Guided by Teacher Tim Puget, this 10 Day Training Series invites you to explore movement as meditation and stillness in motion.
Yang Tai Chi is gentle yet profound.

It teaches the body to relax, the mind to settle, and the breath to guide each step. Whether you’re new to internal arts or deepening an existing practice, this is a space to learn with presence and intention.

What you’ll explore:
• Yang Family Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
• Push Hands & partner drills
• Traditional curriculum from Chuang Cheng Academy
• Small, focused group (10 slots only)

📅 February 14, 2026 (OPEN PREVIEW CLASS ONLY)
📅 The 10 Part Training Starts
on February 21 and ends on May 9
(full schedule below)
🕓 Saturdays, 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Torre Yoga & Wellness, Salcedo Village, Makati
Price:
• ₱650 for the OPEN PREVIEW class on February 14
• ₱7000 for the package of 10 Days

No booking in the middle of the course to ensure continuity of learning for everyone.

🔗 Book your spot via the links

(10 Day Series)

https://www.torrewellness.com/class/d9c5d7eb-9acf-4870-908f-0ed574a66523

Open Preview Class (Feb 14)

https://www.torrewellness.com/class/502480ac-4278-4b0d-9874-b3f60c383528

10 Day Training Series :
February - 21, 28
March - 14, 21, 28
April - 11, 18, 25
May - 2, 9



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0967 240 2011
https://www.geia-qigong.com/yangtaichimanila

09/01/2026

Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Let strength arise without force.

This January, we welcome Yang Tai Chi, a flowing martial art practice rooted in balance, softness, and internal power. Guided by Teacher Tim Puget, this workshop invites you to explore movement as meditation and stillness in motion.

Yang Tai Chi is gentle yet profound.
It teaches the body to relax, the mind to settle, and the breath to guide each step. Whether you’re new to internal arts or deepening an existing practice, this is a space to learn with presence and intention.

What you’ll explore:
• Yang Family Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
• Push Hands & partner drills
• Traditional curriculum from Chuang Cheng Academy
• Small, focused group (12 slots only)

📅 January 17 & 24, 2026
🕓 Saturdays, 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Torre Yoga & Wellness, Salcedo Village, Makati
Price:
• ₱1,500 per session
• ₱2,800 for both sessions
🔗 Book your spot via the link
https://www.torrewellness.com/class/17b31931-f70c-4223-b8b1-78d08bb91d45

(1 session or both sessions available)

WellnessThroughMovement slowstrength yogapractice

07/01/2026

For those interested in joining one my regular classes :)

07/01/2026

Negative ions from Nature are basically pure Qi (Energy) from Nature.

And it's free.

There's a reason why basically all spiritual traditions seek quiet places in Nature.

Qi Gong can open up your senses to this environmental Qi and make you aware of the Qi of forests, waterfalls, lakes, mountains, rivers and beaches.

Practicing Qi Gong, Tai Chi or Meditation in a Qi loaded place like this is often a very different experience than practicing in an apartment in the middle of a megalopolis.

These places are full of positive ions, which have a stressful effect on our body.

However, Qi Gong practices like Zhang Zhuang can help you neutralize the positive ion charge you get from the high EMF charge in the city and can be deeply relaxing.

Because, some of us city dwellers have to work with what we have.

With the right knowledge and practice, Nature can also be found from within.

06/01/2026

When I first started Tai chi, back in 2011, I used to think uprooting came from a sort of "digging under" and swinging back up.

Thankfully, that has changed.

Actually, uprooting comes from several (more internal) factors, some of those are:

- Release to Sink
(sōng chén) — release/relax and allow sinking

- Sinking the Qi to the Dantian

28/12/2025

Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Let strength arise without force.

This January, we welcome Yang Tai Chi, a flowing martial art practice rooted in balance, softness, and internal power. Guided by Teacher Tim Puget, this workshop invites you to explore movement as meditation and stillness in motion.

Yang Tai Chi is gentle yet profound.
It teaches the body to relax, the mind to settle, and the breath to guide each step. Whether you’re new to internal arts or deepening an existing practice, this is a space to learn with presence and intention.

What you’ll explore:
• Yang Family Tai Chi (Taijiquan)
• Push Hands & partner drills
• Traditional curriculum from Chuang Cheng Academy
• Small, focused group (12 slots only)

📅 January 17 & 24, 2026
🕓 Saturdays, 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Torre Yoga & Wellness, Salcedo Village, Makati
Price:
• ₱1,500 per session
• ₱2,800 for both sessions
🔗 Book your spot via the link
https://www.torrewellness.com/class/17b31931-f70c-4223-b8b1-78d08bb91d45

(1 session or both sessions available)

27/12/2025