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Tian Gan
“Heavenly Stem”
Nei Gong

with Tom Bisio

Activating the Spine & Nervous System Opening 100 Meridians

The Tian Gan or “Heavenly Stem” is essentially the central internal longitudinal axis or “stem” that passes through the body. The Heavenly Stem encompasses the body’s central core energy circuit known as the Microcosmic Orbit which activates the spinal cord, brain and nervous system and “opens the “100 meridians,” regulating every energy pathway in the body.

The rhythmic movements of Tian Gan Nei Gong literally “wring out” the spine, freeing up restrictions and blockages in the Tian Gan, while energetically activating the brain and nervous system so that they function at a higher level. This transforms the body on every level, producing coordinated graceful, movement, increased life force and a bright and radiant spirit.

Free circulation of Qi in the Heavenly Stem allows energy and force to move outward from the core of the body into the arms and hands without tension and obstruction. This increases movement potential, teaching you to obtain maximum results with minimum effort. 

The Tian Gan or “Heavenly Stem” is like the trunk of a tree. It is the body's central energetic connection between Heaven & Earth

The Tian Gan Nei Gong exercises are traditionally used by Ba Gua and Xing Yi practitioners to develop torsional power and sophisticated martial techniques that are connected directly to the spine and legs, forming the basis of the so-called “silk reeling energy.” Tian Gan is one of the most important Ba Gua training methods. 

Yet Tian Gan Nei Gong is more than a sophisticated martial training method. These powerful Ba Gua Energy Exercises supercharge the body by activating and potentiating the spiral forces within the body’s internal Qi Dynamic. Engaging with these internal spirals produces movement patterns that are imbued with power, energy and grace.

The Most Complete Tian Gan Course Available!

Traditionally Tian Gan can be performed three different ways:

  1. Large Frame Method
  2. Balanced Frame Method
  3. Short Power Method

Each of these methods develops slightly different yet interconnected martial abilities, health and fitness attributes. All three performance methods are demonstrated and discussed in this course. We also present the 16-Movement Core Tian Gan Sequence, the expanded 24-Movement Tian Gan Sequence & the 20-Movement Large Frame Sequence.

 
 
 

Slow Down the Aging Process
& Improve Brain Function

In China, some teachers say that one’s age can be determined by the health of the spine. If the spine is mobile, supple and vibrant, one is relatively young; if the spine is stiff, rigid, and inflexible, one is relatively old. Tian Gan Nei Gong exercises slow down the aging process by promoting spinal health and flexibility.

Tian Gan Nei Gong is also  important adjunctive practice method for various types of Daoist Meditation and Self-Cultivation practices, because an important step in Daoist longevity and immortality practices is to energetically activate the spinal cord and brain in order to attain higher levels of consciousness.

Health Benefits of Practicing Tian Gan Nei Gong
  • Wrings out the spine and restrictions to spinal movement
  • Wrings out the paraspinal muscles
  • Opens up intervertebral spaces
  • Stimulates the spinal nerves
  • Stimulates the brain and nervous system
  • Frees up rib movement
  • Freeing up and mobilizing the ribs improves lung capacity and organ function
  • Connects the lower body and waist to the movements of the arms
  • Opens the Du Governor Channel which regulates all of the Jing Luo (channels and collaterals - Meridians)
  • Develops coordination, strength, power and balance

The instruction in our Tian Gan Online Learning Program includes top-quality video, written materials and audio files. Your instructors Tom Bisio and Valerie Ghent explain and demonstrate each exercise clearly, and detail the fine points so that you immediately experience the physical and mental benefits of each exercise.

This course contains:
  • 180-Page student Manual
  • 3 Introductory Videos
  • 10 Videos detailing and guiding you through the Tian Gan 16 Movement Core Sequence
  • 4 Videos covering the expanded 24 Movement Sequence
  • 1 Video demonstrating the Tian Gan Short-Power Method
  • 3 Videos detailing the 20 Movement Large Frame Sequence
  • 1 Bonus Video: 12 Movement Abbreviated Tian Gan Sequence

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Meet your instructors

Instructors Tom Bisio and Valerie Ghent have taught Tian Gan exercises together many times over the last 20 years. In this course Tom and Valerie impart valuable tips, imagery and insights gleaned from their own practice and from years of teaching Tian Gan Nei Gong, providing you with a clear and comprehensive approach to learning and mastering these exercises. Their extensive research and training enables them to present all of the various methods of practicing the Tian Gan Nei Gong.  Tom and Valerie have the unique ability to make Tian Gan approachable and easy to learn by focusing on the key details that that allow you receive the full benefit of this powerful and rare Nei Gong practice.

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What is Tian Gan Nei Gong & why should I learn it?

Tian Gan Nei Gong is a profound set of internal exercises that that has its roots in Ba Gua Zhang. Although Tian Gan Nei Gong may have originally been constructed to be developmental exercises for martial arts, it has many applications to health preservation, martial arts, Daoist meditation, physical therapy, and sports. The Tian Gan exercises are important health and longevity exercises that have profound effects on the body and the neuro-muscular system.

The Tian Gan is the central core of the body that encompasses the spine, its surrounding structures and the brain. When practicing Tian Gan Nei Gong, the spiraling and turning actions of the body, combined with the movements of the arms and legs, stimulate the deep internal  meridians while simultaneously “wringing out” the spine and its surrounding structures. This frees and opens the “Extraordinary Meridians” that supply the spinal core and brain with nourishment. 

Tian Gan Nei Gong also forges deep connections between the spine, the waist and the four limbs in order to create a unified whole-body movement dynamic that applies equally to our everyday  actions, marital arts and sports. These exercises are critical for martial artists, because to some degree Tian Gan Nei Gong expresses all of the major movements used in martial techniques and power generation.

After practicing Tian Gan Nei Gong you will move with power and grace and the body will feel supple and energized.

Why Study Tian Gan Nei Gong with Internal Arts International (IAI)?

We offer detailed, top-notch instruction that is clear, concise and thorough. Every detail of Tian Gan Nei Gong is explained clearly, without mysticism or secrecy.

IAI Founder & head instructor Tom Bisio has trained and practiced Chinese Internal Martial Arts and Tian Gan Nei Gong for over 30 years. Tom has been a licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese medicine since 1990. Senior Instructor Valerie Ghent has practiced Xing Yi and Ba Gua Zhang since 1995. Together Tom and Valerie have made numerous trips to China to refine their skill and deeply pursue Nei Gong methods and  internal martial arts from different traditional lineages.

In this online learning program, Tom and Valerie weave together decades of training and teaching Tian Gan Nei Gong with a deep knowledge of Chinese internal arts, Chinese energetic practices and  traditional Chinese medicine. Throughout the program, Tom and Valerie detail exactly how to practice Tian Gan Nei Gong, imparting valuable tips, imagery and detailed explanations of the internal energetic  connections. They also explain the health benefits of each each exercise, and give you the valuable training tips that accelerate the learning process and allow you to fully master the Tian Gan exercises.

More frequent questions and answers

There are many benefits to practicing Tian Gan Nei Gong, including increased energy, improved coordination, strength and balance:

  • Wrings out the spine and restrictions to spinal movement
  • Lengthens the spine
  • Frees up and regulates the the paraspinal muscles
  • Opens up intervertebral spaces
  • Stimulates the spinal nerves
  • Stimulates the brain and nervous system
  • Frees up rib movement
  • Freeing up and mobilizing the ribs improves lung capacity and organ function
  • Connects the lower body and waist to the movements of the arms
  • Opens the body’s Central Channel, thereby regulating all of the Jing Luo (channels and collaterals)
  • Improves circulation

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While there are some advantages to learning in a classroom setting, there are also disadvantages. For example, once the class is over, you don’t have the teacher there to help you in your daily practice. Our experience is that in a classroom setting, students often have difficulty remembering corrections they receive. In an online program you can go over the detailed instruction and corrections again and again via the pdf and videos. A common complaint from students in a classroom setting is that the class moves too slowly or too quickly, or not enough time is spent on certain exercises which are particularly difficult. So another advantage of our online learning program is you can learn at your own speed.

Plus, your instructors, Tom and Valerie, provide expert clear and concise instruction, making Tian Gan Nei Gong easy to learn.

The Tian Gan Nei Gong Online Learning Program takes you from the basic principles right through all of the various methods of practicing Tian Gan Nei Gong. Most people only learn one expression of the Tian Gan Exercises. In this course we present all of the major methods of practice, as well as the purpose and rationale for each method, making this course the most complete transmission of Tian Gan Nei Gong available.

Each Tian Gan Exercise is explained clearly and in such detail that you will not be disappointed, whether you are a beginning student or an experienced practitioner. We promise to provide all the critical details of correct practice, and to offer a depth of understanding that guarantees that you will reap all of the physical , menta,l and even spiritual benefits of Tian Gan Nei Gong.

When you sign up for the Tian Gan Nei Gong  Online Learning Program, you will receive a detailed Welcome Letter, and a 180-page Student Manual (PDF). The PDF can be downloaded or accessed online. You also receive online access to 22 videos (streaming only). The videos are accessible only by students in the Tian Gan Nei Gong Online Learning. In your course receipt, you will see a link to the files associated with your purchase. By clicking the link, you will be directed to your page.

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Upon purchase, you will be able to stream the videos, both over the web and through an app from Gumroad.

If you prefer to watch the videos from your phone or tablet, your experience will be improved by using Gumroad’s free app, available on IOS & Android.

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Please note: videos cannot be downloaded.

At this time the videos are only accessible through online streaming. We chose to do it this way to keep costs low and to make the material easy to access for students all over the world.

It does. If you purchase the program and aren’t satisfied, just contact us within 7 days, and you’ll get a complete refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. The PDF is yours to keep.

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We’re unhappy with this new law as it puts a large burden on us, and you, the customer, end up paying more. However, we are forced to comply with the new law. We use Gumroad as the payment portal because they are reliable and trusted, and in addition they now collect the VAT automatically. We do not personally collect or receive the VAT. The VAT is collected by Gumroad and distributed to the proper authorities in each country by Gumroad.

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The videos will be accessible indefinitely. We are committed to maintaining your ability to gain access to them.

It is not possible to answer everyone’s questions about training and many questions are impossible to answer through words alone. We encourage you to practice the material as many questions can only be answered through practice. We do offer workshops periodically in New York City and Europe, so if you feel the need to fine-tune your practice, it might be useful to attend a workshop in person.

The movements demonstrated and detailed  in these videos and demonstrated or described throughout the Tian Gan Nei Gong Online Learning Program may be too strenuous for some individuals and can be dangerous and cause injury.

Before embarking on this program, or practicing any of the physical movements and activities described in our books, videos and other educational material, you are advised to consult a physician to determine your suitability for performing these activities.

Any health benefits attributed to these movements, meditations and exercises, whether mentioned or inferred, are not advocated or promised by Tom Bisio, Internal Arts International and New York Internal Arts. Any health benefits, whether mentioned or inferred, are those typically attributed to these movements and exercises in traditional Chinese culture. We neither endorse nor advocate these benefits and opinions, nor do we vouch for their veracity. They are presented for educational purposes only.

Tom Bisio, Internal Arts International and New York Internal Arts are not responsible in any way for any injury or illness that may result from attempting to perform the exercises and movement demonstrated or following the instructions contained in any of our videos, written materials or online discussions.

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