Xinjia Seminar with Master Wong Wai Yi (Sifu Tony) -

Dates & Location

Friday – Sunday, June 20 – 22, 2025

Near El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 [map]
(Exact address to be provided after registration.)

morning sessions
(9 am – 11:30 am)

Foundation Series

☯️ Standing Posts (Zhan Zhuang)
☯️ Silk Reeling Exercises (25 sections)

What’s covered:

Master Tony Wong will start with Wuji Qigong as the basis of all Zhuang Gong (standing posts), and will teach Gm Chen Xiaowang’s Zhongding Zhuang: how to start and how to get to the state of “song”/relaxed but not collapsed.

The Silk Reeling Exercises (SRE) Sifu Tony will be teaching in this seminar is a 25-section set that incorporates the essential Taijiquan principles of spiral energy and relaxation with the healing benefits of joint flexibility.
_{🔗 What is Silk Reeling Exercises (SRE) | list of 25 sections
🔗 SRE sample set (youtube playlist)}

AFTERNOON SESSIONS
(2 PM – 4:30 PM)

Xinjia Yilu Series

☯️ Xinjia Yilu (New Frame First Routine)

What’s covered:

Xinjia Yilu (New Frame First Routine) was developed by Chen Fa Ke, Gm Chen Xiaowang’s grandfather, based on Laojia (Old Frame) Yilu. It is a rich sequence that accentuates the spiral movements and Dantian-to-limbs connection that is essential to Chen style taijiquan. Sifu Tony will explain the intention and application of the movements and how to use Xinjia to improve basic structure.
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_{🔗 Sifu Tony demonstrates Xinjia Yilu (youtube playlist)}

FAQ

Is this workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can especially benefit from the morning sessions (Foundation Series) which emphasize proper body alignment, techniques for relaxation and simple movements for spiral energy which are the building blocks for all tai chi studies. In addition, the Silk Reeling Exercises that Sifu Tony teaches are particularly beneficial for opening up the major joints in the body and enhancing qi circulation, which often lead to improved health and vitality.

Is it possible to register for one day or one session now, and add more days/sessions after the first day? I’m just not sure how much taiji training i can do in 3 consecutive days.

We understand! You are welcome to sign up for the first day, or one session on the first day. If after the first session/day you would like to sign up for more sessions and there are spots left, you will be happy to accommodate. Please contact Yan (taiji@movingstillness.org) to discuss this.

一人一太極: To Each Their Own Taiji

– Live Q&A with Sifu Tony Wong –

Jun 1, 2025 4-5 PM Pacific Time
On Zoom

In this footage from a recent live Q&A session, Sifu Tony speaks about his upcoming 3-day intensives and answers questions on the benefits of zhan zhuang and SRE, and how Xinjia (new frame) helps incorporating taijiquan principles in one’s practice.

About Master Wong

Master Wong Wai Yi (Sifu Tony) is an indoor disciple of the late Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou and a 20th-generation lineage representative of Chen Family Taijiquan Gong Fu Frame (Laojia).

Sifu Tony has been a student of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang since 1996. He is authorized by Gm Chen Xiaowang to officially teach the Xinjia (New Frame) system, including Yilu, Erlu, and Pushhands. He has been teaching Xinjia Yilu and Erlu in his advanced class for over a decade; this is his first time offering it to the public.

For more about Master Wong, visit his profile page at American Chen Taiji Society.

Registration

☆ Open through June 15.
☆ Limited to 60 participants in the morning sessions and 50 participants in the afternoon sessions.

☆ For single-day ($150) or single-session ($90) options, email taiji@movingstillness.org.

★ Refund Policy: Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing through email.
Request before June 6: full refund minus $25 administration fee; before June 15: 50% refund minus $25 administration fee; June 16 or later: no refund.

What students say…

[Translated from Chinese original below]
I’m deeply grateful for Laoshi‘s patient guidance. You have taken the time to elaborate and demonstrate the intricacies of Tai Chi (Taiji) to me repeatedly and patiently. Only through this process have I begun to grasp the profound meaning of Tai Chi. I plan to reorganize and prioritize my schedule to dedicate more time to Tai Chi.

Yesterday, I practiced the Silk Reeling exercise routine, although there was lingering chronic pain in my injured waist… the gentle, flowing spiral movements of SRE seemed to ease the pain. As I was practicing the exercise, the discomfort gradually dissipated. Much like hidden threads of silk unwinding and dispersing all the discomfort and pain, and replaced by a sense of relaxation and dexterity.

My forever gratitude to Laoshi’s tireless efforts to convey your knowledge and experience through verbal instructions and physical demonstration. I finally understand why [my friend] was willing to give up her gym membership to spend more time on Tai Chi.

The benefits of this practice are truly remarkable and difficult to put into words…

感恩老师的循循善诱，一遍又一遍地讲解，我才慢慢理解太极的深意。接下来，我会重新规划时间，把更多心思放在太极上。
昨日，我练了一套缠丝功，起初受伤的腰依旧隐隐作痛，然而随着丝丝缠旋的动作缓缓展开，那份痛楚仿佛被无形之丝牵引，一缕一缕地散去，化作轻盈的流动。
感恩老师言传身教、不厌其烦的叮咛，让我终于明白，何以 [my friend] 甘心放弃健身卡，将更多时光交予太极。
真是妙不可言，言不了妙处

— a student

I have taken classes with Sifu Tony for more than six years. I started learning Taiji for health reasons. Under his guidance, Taiji has helped me tremendously in healing my lower back injury and becoming stronger both mentally and physically. Later, I discovered the beauty of Taiji as a martial art, and it has become a lifelong learning for me. Sifu Tony is a very dedicated and experienced teacher. He responds to your questions and concerns, helping you use Taiji to best suit your needs.

— Shushu. X., Certified Instructor at American Chen Taiji Society

This workshop is co-hosted by National Neigong Research Society, American Chen Taiji Society, and Moving Stillness Embodiment Studio.

Questions? Email taiji@movingstillness.org.