The Year of the Wood Dragon is a significant year in Chinese culture. It is believed to be a year of growth, progress, and abundance. The dragon is a mythical creature that symbolizes kindness, wisdom, auspiciousness, and strength. The Chinese dragon was revered as the master of wind and rain, bestowing good luck and favorable weather upon the ancient Chinese. The Wood Dragon is full of energy and drive, and it dreams of changing the world.In Chinese astrology, each zodiac ...   ..read more

For 20 years, Shifu Tara Brayshaw has dreamt of creating a place where instructors, students, friends and colleagues could practice, have a cup of tea or coffee, read, watch videos and "hang out" between classes; a place where they could have a massage or acupuncture session; a place where they could purchase equipment and clothing; a place to meet; a place to do workshops; a place they could call their "Tai Chi Home".In 2021, prompted by COVID lockdowns, the journey ...   ..read more

I was so excited to hear that the WTQA (Wushu Tai Chi Qigong Australia Inc) were going to start holding their annual festivals again here in Melbourne and that I was going to be involved in it as part of JinLi. I had no idea what to expect, other than it was a fantastic day, I would meet lots of people, see lots of incredible Tai Chi, Wushu and Qigong, and get a true taste of what it means to ...   ..read more

Jinli Wushu-Tai Chi was recently given the opportunity to spread the word about the health and longevity benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi to the Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club. The event was hosted at the Community Hub Docklands, overlooking Victoria Harbour.Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club (MSPC) is a non-political and non-sectarian club. The club’s emphasis is on being free from the constraints and obligations of service clubs and allowing members to participate at minimum personal cost. MSPC has a range of ...   ..read more

A symbol of Fortune, Sex, and a Good Death. The bat is all of these in the Chinese culture, these facts were unknown to myself when I had the illustration of an Eastern Grey Flying Fox tattooed to my chest. I had chosen the image as for me, it is a symbol of the bush, of home. Of course, it didn’t hurt that my other, very western associations were of horror, the gothic, grim fairy tales and demonic wings, an ...   ..read more

The practice of Taijiquan has a profound impact on our overall wellbeing. Its holistic benefits, encompassing the nervous system, cardiovascular health, respiratory system, and the bones and muscles of our body are nothing short of transformative. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery as we uncover the secrets of this ancient Chinese martial art and meditative exercise. From the tranquil flow of Taijiquan’s movements to the deep connection to the breath, this practice offers a harmonious integration of mind, ...   ..read more

Qigong is a powerful mind-body practice that has been used for centuries to promote health and well-being. While physical movements and exercises are an important part of Qigong, the practice also places a strong emphasis on the power of the mind. In fact, mindset is a key component of Qigong that can help to enhance the effectiveness of the practice and promote greater physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.This article explores the power of the mind in Qigong and how mindset ...   ..read more

As part of the preparation, potential athletes, their coaches and support staff spent the day at the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia in Melbourne where they were inoculated, measured for uniforms, photographed for ID’s, lectured on the use of marketing and social media, briefed on the layout of the Winter Olympic event arenas as well as learning about Chinese culture and language.JinLi was extremely honoured to be asked to teach our potential athletes a bit more about Chinese culture through ...   ..read more

Qigong has its origins amidst the creation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist thought and philosophy. Most will have heard mention of Yin Yang in relation to our Qigong and Taijiquan, and if not, at least in relation to the Chinese culture.The Yin Yang dates back more than 500 BCE in ancient China, but a lesser-known concept, which had its origin around this time, was the Five Elements, now referred to as The Five Elements Theory. Yin Yang Theory is ...   ..read more

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant threat to both physical and mental health. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and negative emotions among the general population have been significantly increased because of COVID-19 home isolation and self-imposed confinement, which is what prompted the Study into how Tai Chi is affecting its Practitioners.The study noted that effective exercise management is a recommended prevention strategy to improve both physical and mental health while also diminishing the effects of COVID-19 but went on ...   ..read more