Tristar Qigong is an ancient exercise form that harmonizes breath, body and spirit through specific techniques and adjustments to the physical body and mind. Tristar Qigong is based on a philosophical system of correspondences, a correlative philosophy, used by the ancient people of Shu. This system of thought included correspondences between Heaven, Earth and Human Kind in the Universe, Wind, Fire and Thunder in Nature, Jing (essence), Qi (energy) and Shen (spirit) in humans, and tendon, bone, flesh and blood in the body.

Today we enjoy many benefits from our modern, high-tech civilization, but the fast-paced lifestyle which accompanies those benefits can also bring us many troubles. Tristar Qigong practice can help people to remain strong in the face of these troubles, helping practitioners to build a strong root which may even prevent many problems from arising. By exercising the mind and body through time-honoured training methods, practitioners can achieve a state of health that prevents the development of disease and promotes longevity.

Some of the chief characteristics of Tristar Qigong are:

• a clear structure
• a clear and developed philosophy drawing from Daoism, Yijing (Classic of Changes), Confucianism, Wushu (martial arts) and Meridian Theory (from traditional Chinese Medicine)
• a combination of movement and stillness
• standing and sitting postures
• expansive movement
• accessible, yet powerful and effective