The spirit of Tai Chi and meditation
is based on the principles of Yin and Yang,
ultimately to benefit the world!
Welcome
Our Story.
Our Mission.
Our Taichi & Meditation school’s mission is to promote
the spirit of ‘Hongik Ingan’ (benefiting all mankind)
We believe in offering a positive environment where students can progress in their martial arts careers by not only meeting the goals of the curriculum but also by setting and achieving their own goals. The spirit of Tai Chi and meditation is based on the principles of Yin and Yang, ultimately to benefit the world! Through Taichi & Meditation, students can naturally develop leadership skills by overcoming fears, worries, hesitation, and shyness. Public speech is one of the important our curriculum. Our goal is to nurture true leaders through self-discipline, who can benefit the people in their community, society, country, and the world, becoming social “Hongik Leaders.”
Our Tai Chi Meditation program prioritizes personal development. The foundations of values, morality, and core character traits are established within our subconscious mind. When we explore the roots of emotions such as anxiety, fear, and worry that arise in daily life, we can often trace them back to our subconscious. For this reason, the program at Hongik Tai Chi & Meditation Academy aims to go beyond simply transforming negative emotions into positive energy. Our goal is to reach a level where you can control and manage even the deepest aspects of the unconscious mind. Through the practice of self-affirmation, recognition, and deep understanding, you will ultimately come to realize that you have always been the decision-maker, possessing the power to choose and master your life. Experience the feeling of infinite freedom. And with this power, we guide you to confidently live the life you desire in society. Personal peace and growth are not the final destinations, but rather turning points on the path to true happiness. When you contribute your strength and wisdom to society and benefit others, that is when you will truly begin to shine and experience genuine happiness.
We are always here to help you achieve your goals and support you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Master Lee
Our Expertise
What We Offer
At Hongik Taichi & Meditation Academy, we guide students to step out of their comfort zones and gradually try new things, naturally building their confidence. By learning new Taichi forms and meditation techniques, students experience countless moments of relaxation and calmness with confidence, realizing, “I can be free from it if I focus!” These solidified experiences of success will continuously impact their lives, fostering qualities such as a new sense of subconscious awareness to identify their fixations, concentration towards understanding themselves more than anyone else, and magnanimity towards any situations by understanding the law of Yin and Yang while maintaining a learning attitude in life.
Brief Overview
Curriculum at a glance
1. Body opening
In daily life, work relationships, and personal relationships, stress causes our bodies to tense up and become rigid. We often go about our lives without being aware of the extent of this tension. By understanding how tense our bodies are through experience, we learn to keep our bodies flexible and relaxed. The ability to manage and maintain a relaxed body is crucial, as one cannot achieve the deep concentration needed for breathing and meditation if the body is not relaxed. Therefore, the ability to manage one’s own body is an essential step for practicing Tai Chi and meditation. The purpose of this step is becoming the genuine owner of body to equip ability of managing fully my body whenever I want and wherever I need.
2. Energy opening
If you have developed the sense and ability to fully relax your body anywhere, the next step is to manage your energy. when body is relaxed enough, eventually we can recognize the flow of energy in body. Through the experience of actually feeling your energy, you will internalize the principle that energy can disperse and gather depending on your focus. The goal is to release negative energy and accumulate positive energy, maintaining optimal energy conditions for yourself. In this stage, you will learn about the Danjeon (2nd Chakra), which plays a key role in energy management.
When you can maintain this optimal energy state, you become less easily swayed by emotions or other people’s words. Instead, you develop a sense of calmness that allows you to observe these emotions from a distance. This stage leads you to practice to manage your emotions easily like nervousness, anxiety, depression, sadness, anger etc. At the same time, feeling hope, confidence, calmness, prudence, tolerance and Focus.
3. subconsciouness opening
Once you have developed the habit of effectively managing your body and energy, the next step is to cultivate a deep focus that allows you to study the roots of the negative emotions you have experienced throughout your life. At this stage, you will study the unconscious mind, which is the root of all emotions. The unconscious mind is a collection of everything we have experienced since birth. Each experience leads us to a conclusion that becomes a fixation. Unconsciously, we live by countless programmed fixations without even realizing it.
For example, if you had an experience of nearly drowning as a child, your unconscious mind might interpret “water = fear” or “water = death.” Conversely, if you sang in front of people as a child and received applause and praise, you might develop the fixation that “singing = happiness.” Even trivial decisions, such as choosing the color of a new car or selecting a dish at a restaurant, are influenced by these fixations. This doesn’t mean that fixations are inherently bad; they are essential systems that help us process countless pieces of information.
4. internalization law of nature
Managing my body, energy, and unconscious mind can be seen as personal inner growth in the broader context. Once you have properly completed the previous stages, you will be able to handle all the internal issues that arise on your own. This mental self-sufficiency naturally reduces the desire and greed to obtain more for only yourself.
At this stage, you study and understand the macro-level meanings of the principles of Yin and Yang as they relate to the connections and situations that come your way, encompassing the depth, history, and era of your entire life beyond your inner self. This transformation is a natural and gradual process. Here, you transcend conventional knowledge and common sense, cultivating a new sense of insight. This new perspective allows you to address not only your own issues but also those of others, a stage where this insight is referred to as wisdom.
The principles of Yin and Yang, which you have studied within your inner self, now apply to the world around you, with only the focus shifting from the individual to the external world. As you integrate these principles, you begin to find solutions to previously unsolvable problems in family relationships, interpersonal relationships, work issues, and conflicts, significantly expanding your problem-solving abilities.
5. benefit others
When you reach the stage where you can help others and make yourself understood in any conversation or encounter, you embody the principles of Hongik Ingan. This is also the name of our Tai Chi Meditation Center. The concept of “Hongik” first appeared in Korean history over 4,000 years ago and translates to “benefiting humanity broadly.”
Becoming a Hongik leader does not signify the end of one’s studies, as there are more refined stages even within this level. The next four stages are as follows:
- Being able to help one’s neighbors.
- Being able to help society.
- Being able to help the nation.
- Being able to help humanity.
If someone has studied and attained the capability to practice Hongik for the nation and humanity, they possess such great wisdom and character that they can leave a lasting mark on history. Hongik Tai Chi and Meditation Center sets this ideal of a Hongik leader as the model of an ideal person.
Proficient class (Black belt club)
Students who show a strong desire to learn and demonstrate talent as they begin Taichi & Meditation classes become eligible to join the Black Belt Club. This is achieved through the Black Belt Club Test. The purpose of this club is to aim for the black belt and eventually become a master, providing not only proficient group class but also customized 1:1 coaching. When students are ready for belt promotion, evaluations are conducted 1:1, ensuring no time is wasted. Additionally, leadership training is provided to further develop their skills.
focus training (Special training)
At Hongik Tai Chi and Meditation, improving focus and concentration is an essential factor that cannot be emphasized enough for the benefit of our members. To effectively enhance concentration, we offer 1:1 customized sessions. These sessions are ideal for members who, while attending regular classes, wish to further boost their focus or feel that their concentration in certain areas needs improvement. We guide members to experience new sensations with improved focus through these sessions.
The Initial Awake Workshop is the first special workshop we offer after members have developed a certain level of observational ability and inner strength through our regular Tai Chi & Meditation group classes. This workshop provides an educational environment where participants can observe and understand their subconscious from various perspectives in a multi-dimensional way. It lays the foundation for expanded vision and depth in future courses, resulting in interconnected benefits and outcomes. Participants can expect to gain valuable inner insights that enhance their overall practice and personal growth.
initial awakening (special workshop)
1:1 private session
Our personalized 1:1 Private Sessions offer a focused and customized approach to enhance individual progress and well-being. These sessions are tailored to each participant’s unique goals, physical condition, and level of experience, providing an effective and personalized practice. The one-on-one format allows for intensive focus on improving concentration and mindfulness, leading to better overall performance. Additionally, these sessions offer the convenience of flexible scheduling, allowing participants to choose times that fit their busy lives. With the dedicated attention of our experienced instructors, participants can address specific challenges, refine their techniques, and achieve a deeper understanding of Tai Chi and meditation practices. This personalized approach ensures that each session is both meaningful and effective, fostering significant personal growth and development.
Hongik Tai Chi & Meditation aims to balance the body and mind, promoting overall well-being and inner peace.
With its origins deeply rooted in ancient practices, Hongik Tai Chi & Meditation integrates movements that enhance flexibility, strength, and balance while simultaneously calming the mind through focused breathing and mindfulness techniques. This dual approach not only improves physical health but also cultivates mental clarity and emotional stability.
Known for its gentle yet powerful movements, Tai Chi & Meditation is suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It serves as an excellent way to improve posture, reduce stress, and increase vitality. Meditation, a core component of the practice, helps to deepen self-awareness and foster a sense of tranquility.
Hongik Tai Chi & Meditation is not just about individual improvement; it also emphasizes community and connection. Through group classes and personalized sessions, practitioners are encouraged to support one another in their journey towards holistic health and self-discovery.