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Authentic Taiji and Chan Meditation for Balance

byShi Yan XiangOnline classes and at school in Shahpur Jat, New DelhiStarts from₹3,800 Per MonthView full gallery

Deepen your practice and calm your mind with traditional Taiji and Chan meditation. Learn to cultivate focus through stillness and controlled movement.

My student demonstrates that the practice of Taiji can be integrated into any lifestyle. The slow, deliberate movements are a form of moving meditation that cultivates balance and reduces stress.

I am sitting in Dhyana mudra, a posture for deep meditation. This practice is essential for calming the mind and is a core part of the "Chan" in Chan Buddhism, the root of Shaolin philosophy.

I was honored to be featured in the Navhind Times to speak about Qigong. This practice, like Taiji, focuses on cultivating and balancing the body's life energy, or Qi, for health and harmony.

This image captures the philosophy of our training. True Kung Fu is found in perseverance and action, not just words. This applies to both the physical and spiritual aspects of our practice.

This statue of Bodhidharma reminds us to "Hold the vision, trust the process." The path of martial arts is long, and requires faith in your training and dedication to the journey.

About Internal Arts: Taiji & Chan Meditation

Taiji here is not just about soft movements. It is about building foundational strength through skeletal alignment and specific breathing techniques. You will need to focus on the basics of posture before anything else, as that is the only way to genuinely cultivate Qi.

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Shi Yan Xiang

Online classes and at school in Shahpur Jat, New DelhiStarts from ₹3,800 Per Month

I am Shifu Yan Xiang, a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple. I do not believe in shortcuts, and I do not teach them. If you come here to learn Taiji and Chan meditation, you will work hard, focus on your breath, and learn to cultivate your own discipline.

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