Welcome to Peaceable Dragon
Classes in Yoga, Qigong (Chi Kung), Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Aikido, meditation, and other internal arts are offered in Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Peaceable Dragon is a consortium of instructors and students of the internal arts who seek to further develop and enhance their physical, emotional and spiritual condition. Workshops with leading masters are held several times each year. Students of every level of expertise will find a community of learners in over 50 classes per week. Peaceable Dragon is registered in Virginia as a non-profit corporation.
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An ancient Chinese internal art for better health, mental clarity, balanced emotions and improved physical and spiritual strength. |
A meditation in motion with marital applications that strengthen and balance the body while enhancing the soul. |
The ancient Indian art of unifying mind, body and spirit enhancing health and promoting wisdom. |
Sometimes called "The Way of Harmony", Aikido is a Japanese martial art which redirects an attacker's own force against him. |
Study shows positive effects of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) on fibromyalgia
August 20th, 2010 by Paul Rischard
The ancient Chinese practice of tai chi may be an effective antidote, according to a study published in Thursday’s (August 19, 2010) New England Journal of Medicine.
For more information go to http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/bones-joints-and-muscles/articles/2010/08/19/relief-for-fibromyalgia-pain-a-dose-of-tai-chi.html
Photos of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Now Online
April 29th, 2010 by Paul Rischard
Beautiful photographs of the Metro DC event taken by Rick Gambhir of Open Eye Studios are available online at
http://openeyestudios.com/viewing/?slideshowID=30834
Researchers Study Benefits of Taijiquan
February 13th, 2010 by Paul Rischard
This reprint from Harvard Magazine surveys the growth and benefits of this ancient art for both mind and body. Catherine Kerr, an instructor at Harvard Medical School describes the experience of practicing taijiquan (tai chi) as having stronger legs, being more alert, more focused, and more relaxed. It improves her mood all around. To read […]