All BUQIWORKS Day Courses are available simultaneously live       and live online at Horfield Quaker Meeting House 300,             Gloucester Rd,  Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8PD

  Saturday September 27th 2025

  Introduction to Taiji 37-The origin of     Taijiquan-Part One

Taiji 37 is a system of the Nanpai or Southern School of Taijiquan which disappeared during the second world war. Taiji 37 has no form only 37 standing postures. Each posture has a specific function and opens specific channels in the body.

Times; 10.15am-4.30pm

VENUE  300 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8PD

YOU CAN ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE

BOOKING – email buqiworks@gmail.com for details, how to pay and if you want to attend online, ask for the zoom link
NEED TO BRING-Please bring a blanket, a mat and wear loose comfortable clothes. If you do not have a mat, let me know in your email and I will bring one for you

COST-£75 for a day (£65 for early bird payment),

Early bird is available until September 19th 2025

OTHER DATES THIS YEAR

Saturday November 22nd 2025

Introduction to Taiji 37-The origin of Taijiquan-Part Two

TIMES- Saturdays 10.15am- 4.45pm

SOME FURTHER READING

Originally Taiji(Tai Chi) was created as a martial art for use in combat. Fighters would practice standing postures to activate their dantian

Later, when dantian force flowed freely through their energy channels, skilled fighters could project this force to fight opponents, even at distance

Today, Taiji is practiced more for health, but the forces used for health and healing are the same. Through practice, the mind and body can benefit in various ways, clearing blockages in our energetic pathways (channels) and optimizing our internal vital energy or life force.  These forces are innate to us all but are usually dormant. Many Taiji practitioners never experience the sensation of their internal energy and do not know how to discover these Taiji forces  All The 37 positions of Taiji 37 are the original stances upon which all Taiji is based. Practicing any one of the standing postures of Taiji 37 will lead to the activation of the dantian and thus to the development of Taijijin (Taiji forces) The main Taijijin to develop are vibration force, spontaneous movement force and mental force. These forces can be used for self- healing and the healing of others.

Through this practice you can begin to understand that there is really no Taiji form as such, only standing postures or stances that flow from one into another through spontaneous movement.  We learn how to develop these forces via the stances  with the appropriate mental attitude, the right level of concentration and the correct posture. The main reason that the practice of Taiji 37 improves health is that it encourages the release of negative, illness causing factors (Binqi) Pushing the Binqi out of the body via the meridians, helps qi to circulate freely again.

Taiji 37 is a course for everybody

Whilst many experienced Taiji practitioners participate in Taiji 37 as a swift and direct route to a higher level of understanding, you do not have to be a Taiji practitioner to attend. Many of you have, or are, learning Taijiwuxigong(Qigong) with me and Taiji 37 this is one of, if not the major root of that practice. You can also be a complete beginner and experience the benefits of this practice.

A beautiful picture of Dr Shen demonstarating Taiji 37

January 24th -Taijiwuxigong  –Spontaneous movement for Health and Happiness  
Taijiwuxigong is a highly effective self healing system which forms one part of the Buqi system and has its roots in the practice of Tai Chi. It can offer a path to health, happiness and more.
Taijiwuxigong improves posture, balance, flexibility, spine health, strength, mental clarity, and general physical function. It can also work powerfully to release trauma, and improve emotional well being. Taijiwuxigong brings one eventually into a natural meditation and opens the pathway to latent functions and lineage information.
Can anyone practice Taijiwuxigong?
Taijiwuxigong is accessible to most people except for those with certain serious health conditions. Taijiwuxigong offers standing, sitting and lying down exercises. Exercises can be tailored according to your age, physical ability (or disability) and general state of health (physical, mental and emotional.)

March 28th -Sound Daoyin Part One 

Sound is an essential part of our daily existence and experience. It’s more than just the songs we listen to or the noises we hear; it’s a form of energy that travels in waves and can directly impact our bodies. At the physical level, sound waves can produce vibrations that travel through mediums such as air, water, and even body tissues. This notion is the foundation of sound healing. Our body is like an orchestra- when one instrument(organ)is out of tune, this will affect the whole body.

Whilst the Sound Daoyin contains many references to singing, it also applies to all who need to make good use of their voice and can help with many issues regarding loss of voice and problems with voice projection. Singing can be described as ‘exalted speech.’ When using these exercises for health and healing we are not necessarily interested in the beauty of the sound, more that we learn the correct breathing techniques and use of the body cavities to produce sound.

May 23-Sound Daoyin -Part Two 

July 25   Dragon Daoyin  -Part One 

The dragon dance, to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, is renowned worldwide. The colorful costumes and exotic dances provide a fascinating spectacle. The implementation, however, becomes a purely physical movement without inner strength.

The dragon dance inspired Dr. Shen Hongxun to develop nine exercises with spiral motion, which resulted in the creation of the Dragon Daoyin.

The Dragon Daoyin consists of: the dragon awakens from hibernation, the dragon stretches its claws, the dragon wags its tail, the dragon leaves his lair, the dragon prays, the dragon plays with the pearl, the dragon plays with water, the dragon dances the dance of love and the dragon goes back into hibernation.

For new Students:- This is a dynamic and highly enjoyable introduction to activating and stimulating your energy system and improving well being through movements that encourage flexibility, good posture and spine health.

For existing Students -If one wants to reach an even higher level after opening the five channels and activating the three circulations, then one still needs to open the spiraling channels along the spine. These channels open when the internal force moves along the spine like two dragons, starting from the coccyx and moving through to the crown.

For All -The spiral movements are very effective in correcting the spine, improving posture, activating the dantian and cleaning and opening the five channels and therefore have a harmonizing effect on physical and mental energy

September 26 – Dragon Daoyin  – Part Two

November 28- Taijiwuxigong – Spontaneous Movement for Health and Happiness

VAST UK (Voice and Somatic training) courses will resume in April 2026 and be held at another venue.  Dates, times and location will be available later this year 

I look forward to meeting new students 
Come and explore Buqi techniques for health on all levels, for mental and emotional healing, clarity and connection..
Change and health benefits can begin immediately As we refine our physical, energetic and mental information and also learn how to be both receptive to and to utilize external forces more effectively, we can begin to understand ourselves as incredibly subtle and powerful information systems receiving and transmitting highly refined information moment to moment. Through this practice we seek to bring into balance all the dynamics available to us. In addition to improved well being on all levels,, we can experience times of deep internal peace, enabling us to be receptive to a wider scope of information, enhancing our understanding of ourselves, of others and of our experiences. We face many challenges as human beings.  Buqi study can be a great support and an agency for change – a practice of great wisdom, unlimited in possibility, as are we!
Buqi practice explores all the developments of the art of Tai chi, (with particular focus on its development for self healing and healing of others and can help with many human concerns). Physically and emotionally we can use the techniques to help us find balance and healing, encouraging us to treat ourselves and all life with humour, kindness and grace….Intention is important.

I hope you are all having a wonderful Year of the Snake! 

Kind Regards Sarah B