Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) incorporates five elements—Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth— into its approach to health and wellness. When combined with specific movement and breathing techniques, this practice becomes Qigong. The movements in Qigong target various body systems and promote overall health, acting as a holistic tonic for the body. The practice ranges from stationary movements to more dynamic stepping patterns, allowing you to engage in slow, meditative practices for balance or more vigorous movements for an anaerobic workout.

Gary Carbone spent 35 years studying Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Xingyiquan, Bagua Zhang, Yiquan, Shaolin Kung Fu and Isshin Ryu Karate and is a seventh-generation lineage holder from Master Chen Jun Hao of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. He loves sharing these arts with others.