The CHI Health Institute (CHI) is a non-profit association that is dedicated to promoting health through the Taoist movement arts transmitted by the Ni Family.  Inspired by the teachings of the Integral Way by Grandmaster Hua-Ching Ni (a.k.a. OmNi) and the current Master of the Ni Family Taoist Tradition, Dr. Maoshing Ni, the Institute offers professional-level education and certification programs for tai chi, qi gong, ba gua and Taoist meditation.

Some of the programs are designed to develop CHI-certified instructors to carry forward the rich tradition of the Ni family movement arts and feature a progressive, systematic approach that nurtures understanding, facilitates skill development, and promotes self-growth.

Tai Chi and qigong classes are also taught at Yo San University and the Wellness Living Store that are open to students at all levels, from beginning to advanced. Please see the calendar below for available classes.  Click HERE to find out more about Yo San University classes and HERE to learn more about classes at the Wellness Living Store.

  Kumiko Yamamoto practices tai chi 
  Photo by Justina Krakowski
  As featured on the cover of the book,
  TAI CHI FOR A HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
  by Hua-Ching Ni and  Mao Shing Ni with
  Joseph Miller, Ph.D. 
  Click HERE for more information.




















WHAT IS QIGONG?  WHAT IS TAI CHI?

Qigong includes all chi (energy) exercises, whether still or moving. These practices aim to direct and cultivate the flow of chi throughout the body and may combine breathing techniques, mental images or body postures. This helps to release any tensions and energy stagnation while stimulating the vitality of the body and strengthening the immune system. Some practices are more internal, others more external. Some, like the eight treasures, have many movements to heal the whole body. Others, with fewer movements, target a particular part of the body.

Chi practice has three main levels and purposes. The first level, often called healing qigong, helps physical problems. The second level, often called Dao-In, is for those who wish to maintain or increase their vitality and health as a preventive measure. The third level, for spiritual practice, is the original qigong. However, good spiritual practice has to connect with the changing transformations of energy and these practices are often at the subtle rather than visible level.

Tai chi or tai chi chuan is a specific type of chi practice that combines different qigong movements using the principles given in the Tao Teh Ching and the I Ching. This art can be practiced at all three levels.

Read more about tai chi on our blog page:
TAI CHI FOR A NEW YOU
by Dr. Mao Shing Ni