Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese esoteric energy exercise that utilizes breathing and visualization. While Tai Chi is good for relaxation, Master Ahn's Chi Kung is good for energizing. Tai Chi is Yin training; Master Ahn's Chi Kung is Yang training. The latter is often called Nai Kung, meaning internal power. Chi Kung is good for people who have low blood pressure and low energy, as well as for slightly overweight people who need a more vigorous form of exercise. The movements are simple. They are done in a standing posture with breathing and visualization.

1. Round Chi Kung (4 Classes)

Round Chi Kung is especially good in opening and aligning your feet, ankles, knees, groin and lower back. The movements are simpler than Tai Chi; and a single movement is repeated many times.

2. Tai Chi Chi Kung (4 Classes)

More vigorous and more Yang than Round Chi Kung. There are 14 sets of postures. Most of the form comes from the traditional Taoist Chi Kung called Iron Shirt Nai Kung. The primary purpose of this Chi Kung is to create internal power in the navel energy center and the sex center. The energy transmits to the skin and the brain to protect one from injury and creates supernormal power. This Chi Kung was used by Taoist monks as a preparation for spiritual enlightenment and as a power training for martial arts. This form is especially good for those who have low blood pressure, are slightly overweight, tire easily, etc. It is also very good for athletes and martial arts students. As this is a very powerful exercise one should follow the constant guidance of a good teacher.

3. Iron Shirt Nai Kung (5 Classes)

Pre-requisite: Tai Chi Chi Kung or special permission from Master Ahn. More advanced than Tai Chi Chi Kung. There are 24 sets of movements: 12 Yin and 12 Yang. It is more powerful, more Yang in character, and more strenuous than Tai Chi Chi Kung. This has all the original Iron Shirt Nai Kung movements. After practicing this from, one can become very strong in body and mind, experience a warrior-like power, and take punches without bruising.

4.Tantric Chi Kung I (5 Classes)

Pre-requisite: Round Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chi Kung. Esoteric Chi Kung of Taoist alchemy for transforming coarse energy to sexual and spiritual chi. The postures and movements are very subtle. Incorrect practice could be harmful. 24 movements. There is also Tantric Chi Kung II, which is the most esoteric and advanced chi kung. 49 movements. Pre-requisite Tantric Chi Kung I.

5.Tan Tien Nai Kug (12 Movements)

Most advanced esoteric excercise.

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