As a martial art, T'ai Chi clearly demonstrates that one's greatest martial power is found in cultivating and maintaining relaxation, internal peace, and emotional calm. Consequently, T'ai Chi's approach to conflict fosters resolution of hostility rather than dominance over the opponent. In this way, T'ai Chi teaches tools of engagement that apply to all kinds of human interaction, not just physical altercations.

Qigong teaches self-improvement through the practice of mind-body (breath and spirit) systems. While amazing powers and results have been attributed to the practice of Qigong on a daily basis we find that it cultivates: a stronger sense of being both calm and energized, a greater sense of being present within one's body and improved awareness of one's surroundings, an improved balance and greater enjoyment of the movements of the body, mind and spirit, and a greater skill to release the stress and tension of life that can so easily get stuck inside.

Full Circle Synergy is located at 500 Forest Ave, Portland.