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The only constant in life is change. Bagua is the original, millennia-old internal energy art practised by Taoists to Realise the teachings of the I Ching, or Book of Changes.
Bagua Lineage Holders
Liu Hung Chieh and Bruce Frantzis in Beijing, China, 1980s
30+ Years Transmission-based Study with a Taoist Master
Master Bruce Frantzis with senior student Paul Cavel in California, 1995
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Paul's recommended learning progression follows.
There is no requirement to move beyond medical qigong. However, Five Element Neigong training is essential for intermediate-level to advanced practice.
Principal Paul Cavel
Paul Cavel has studied all Eight Bagua Zhang Mother Palms as well as the monastic bagua tradition with Master Bruce in private and public tuition since 1994. He became a senior student in 2004 and has taught Taoist Water Method arts with his teacher's encouragement since 1995. Paul is empowered by Master Bruce to certify instructors in his Energy Arts System.
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Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong
Heel-toe stepping and two posture sets to practise. Recommended for beginners to increase strength and create an energetic vortex. Stream 24/7 and download MP4s to keep.
ONLINE COURSE
Taoist Neigong:
Core Water Method Techniques
Learn the Single Palm Change, including bagua warm-up and unification exercises, Circle Walking and the first five energy postures. Stream 24/7 and download MP4s to keep.
ONLINE COURSE
Heaven & Earth Qigong
with Dragon & Tiger Energetics
Learn the Bagua Zhang Double Palm Change along with the Single Palm Change (Earth version) and the first nine energy postures. Stream 24/7 and download MP4s to keep.
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