What Is Experienced
Inquiry and practice at the threshold between body, mind, and world.
Approach
What I have learned over the years has emerged through different paths, from creation and design to the inner arts, Qigong, Taijiquan, Yoga, Ayurveda, and the study of body, mind, and cognitive sciences. These paths ultimately return to an open question: How does a human being experience oneself, the world, and the relationship between the two?
Professional work and inner inquiry have unfolded alongside one another. In one, the world was explored through creation and design; in the other, the body and mind became a field of observation and experience. Over time, these two ways of seeing came together in teaching and in accompanying others.
Traditions can still be read, practiced, and questioned through the body. Movement, breath, stillness, and attention offer ways of approaching experience: what happens before it is named, at the threshold where inner and outer no longer remain entirely separate.
What matters is not arriving at a final form of an answer, but the precision of seeing what is present, here and now, in experience. Sometimes an answer becomes clearer; sometimes it is the question that deepens. Both can keep the way open.
This perspective also shapes the way I work with others: each path begins with the uniqueness of the person and takes form through contact with what gradually reveals itself in practice.
Initial Consultation & Interview
Every journey begins
with a deep conversation.
Personalized Program
An educational journey
tailored to your individual characteristics is designed.
Practice & Experience
Learning through practice, observation, and continually returning to what is experienced in the body and mind.
Ongoing Support & Assessment
We are by your side,
every step of the way.
Foundations of Study
This path is grounded in the study of the body, mind, and ways of living through practical traditions, cognitive sciences, and interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on Taijiquan, Qigong, Yoga, health studies, and other fields related to human experience.
Study is accompanied by experience, practice, observation, and inquiry, each offering a different perspective on the body, the mind, and the human relationship with the world.
The following areas represent the fields of study and practice that shape this framework.
Taijiquan
Taijiquan has been, for many years, one of the ways I study the body and movement. It is a study that begins with structure and gradually extends into breathing, balance, connection, force transmission, and the quality of presence within movement.
Form practice, Qigong, partner exercises, and martial applications each offer a different dimension of this study. Through practice, the body gradually develops a more refined language for listening, responding, and transmitting force.
This path takes a different shape for each person, unfolding according to the body, previous experience, and the stage of practice they are in.
Qigong
For me, Qigong is a study of the relationship between breath, movement, attention, and the flow of energy through the body; a practice that gradually develops a more refined awareness and regulation of these relationships.
The practice begins with breath and body structure, and gradually extends into health-oriented Qigong, traditional practices, Neigong, and standing and seated meditation.
Each practice takes shape according to the individual’s condition and experience. What matters is not simply performing the movements, but also the quality of attention, the felt sense of flow within the body, and the ability to remain present with the experience.
Yoga
Yoga, in this path, is a return to the roots of this ancient knowledge, while remaining in dialogue with the body and the realities of life today.
Practice begins with an understanding of each person’s condition, needs, and capacities, and may extend from movement and breath to meditation, attention, and the study of the mind.
Tradition provides the framework and depth for practice; each person’s experience gives the path its direction.
Lifestyle Design
A way of living takes shape through the interplay of sleep, nutrition, movement, work, relationships, rest, attention, and the environment we live in. Each continually influences the others.
Lifestyle design begins by understanding these relationships, along with individual characteristics, life circumstances, and the resources available.
In this process, approaches such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Qigong, Taijiquan, and the study of body and mind can be brought together and adapted to the needs of each individual.
The aim is to find a way of living that is both sustainable and dynamic; a structure that can be revisited and adjusted as the person and their life change.
Health & Recovery
Movement- and mind-based practices for periods of life when the body and mind require greater care and attention. These may support better sleep, reduce everyday stress, regulate emotional states, restore vitality, and gradually return to greater balance.
The approach can be adapted to the needs and capacities of older adults, organizational groups, and individuals living with physical limitations or functional challenges.
From Study & Research
Listening, Following, Sticking, Adhering | Four Principles of Push Hands, in Qigong and in Life
دو نفر دست‌هایشان را به هم می‌رسانند و چیزی از مرز تماس می‌گذرد: نیرویی که هنوز نام ندارد. آنچه تمرین می‌پروراند پیروزی بر دیگری نیست، بلکه بدنی است که می‌تواند نیرو را احساس کند، با آن برود، پیوسته بماند و از هم نپاشد. زندگی هم بی‌وقفه از همین مرز می‌گذرد. این چهار اصل، شیوه‌ی ملاقات با آنچه می‌رسد است.
Qi, the Dao, and Cell Biology
Both Western and Eastern medical traditions base their definition of health on the correct functioning of bodily systems. In the Western paradigm, this is considered optimal cellular metabolism. In the Eastern model, this is considered the smooth flow of qi. Which concept is correct? They both are.
Effortless Being | Wu Wei, Karma Yoga, and the Secret of Work That Doesn’t Come from Force
Anyone who has done creative work for years knows this moment. For hours you have pressed on a problem with all your strength, and nothing has moved. Then you let go, take a walk, pour some tea, and the solution quietly appears from a place you weren’t looking. We usually call it “inspiration” and move on. But two ancient traditions did not treat it as mere good luck. They saw it as a principle of how to act, and they built practices around it.
Qìgōng Grand Circulation Exercises
In Qìgōng we say “Where the mind goes, energy flows.” Or more traditionally, the “Yi leads the Qì”; your intention leads your energy. You can think of your intention as your core consciousness merged with, or “riding on”, your most subtle energy. How do you “lead Qì to the palms”? Bring your mind to the palms, and energy increases there.
Advanced Taiji Ball Training (高級太極球之練習)
The following exercises are a sample of how you may take your tai chi training even further. As you will see, there is no limit as to how much you can train. It is up to you to challenge yourself to reach deeper levels of understanding and excel at taiji ball training.
A Busy Mind, a Tired Body: Where Does Fatigue Come From?
Fatigue does not always come from physical work; sometimes, an overactive mind—through rumination, worry, and constant scenario-building—drains our energy more than the body does. This text offers an integrated perspective from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and Eastern traditions to explain why mindful movement, breathing, and present-moment awareness can reduce mental fatigue and restore energy.
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Companion Experience
Tai Chi training with Aryanmehr has been a meaningful experience in developing body awareness and learning to be more present in the moment.
Companion Experience
I’ve always been interested in meditation, self-discovery, physical and mental well-being, and physical training. Taking a Tai Chi course with Aryanmehr gave me the opportunity to explore all of these interests together. The combination of breathing, self-awareness, and physical movement is something I’ve connected with deeply and would like to make part of my lifestyle. This course fits naturally with a path I was already interested in, and it has given me a more tangible way to continue exploring it.
Companion Experience
Over time, practice has become something more than a daily activity for me. My relationship with my body has changed, and I’ve become more aware of how I respond to my feelings and to different situations in life. Part of this change comes from the way I’ve been taught and the attention I’ve experienced along the way. I’ve learned not to rush, to observe more closely, and to be more present.
Companion Experience
What I find most interesting about practicing with Aryanmehr is his distinctive way of looking at movement and noticing details that might easily go unnoticed at first. His careful explanations and the time he allows for exploration have made me approach practice with greater curiosity. Even after years of teaching yoga myself, I still discover new things through encountering perspectives like his.
Companion Experience
My interactions with Aryanmehr have always been about more than simply exchanging information. I value the way he looks at people and their complexities, how attentively he listens, and his willingness to pause before drawing conclusions. These conversations have sometimes helped me see from a different perspective things I thought I already understood.
Companion Experience
In my research and teaching, I pay close attention to how ideas are developed and how accurately they are communicated. What stands out to me in working with Aryanmehr is his ability to observe and analyze details and explain complex subjects clearly without oversimplifying them. This attention to detail, combined with the opportunity to explore and ask questions, has made the learning experience particularly valuable to me.
Companion Experience
In learning, it matters to me to understand where an idea comes from and what it is based on. In my experience with Aryanmehr, subjects don’t remain at the level of information alone; their roots, sources, and finer details are explored as well. I particularly value this in the study of Ayurveda and yoga, because it allows me to approach each subject with a clearer understanding and ask more informed questions.
Companion Experience
The training I experienced at Aryanmehr Studio gradually changed my life—not only physically, but also in the way I see myself and the world. What stood out to me was the combination of knowledge, kindness, and genuine commitment to teaching. This experience showed me that meaningful changes don’t always begin with major events; sometimes they start with consistent attention and small, everyday practices.
Companion Experience
Reliability matters a great deal to me. In my experience of working with Aryanmehr, I’ve consistently noticed his organization, follow-through, and respect for the people he works with. Alongside attention to practical details, there is also a genuine consideration for individual circumstances and needs. That combination makes it easier to move forward with confidence.
Companion Experience
For me, practicing with Aryanmehr goes beyond learning a series of movements. What I appreciate is the care and patience he brings to teaching, and the fact that details are given time and attention rather than quickly passed over. Alongside that seriousness, there is a sense of calm and respect. It creates an environment where I can practice with focus and gradually develop a deeper understanding.