aryanmehr

Aryanmehr

Director and Official Representative of YMAA in IranYoga Tutor & Tai Chi MentorScholar of Inner Traditions and Cultural Systems

Biography

Aryanmehr is an Tutor, Scholar, and strategist of internal arts who serves as the official representative and director of YMAA in Iran. He plays a pivotal role in the preservation, expansion, and structural development of traditional Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan education. His approach is founded on fidelity to tradition, a profound understanding of body and mind, and a deep appreciation of the cultural and social dimensions of ancient Eastern systems.

Aryanmehr has trained extensively across a broad spectrum of body-mind traditions, including Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, Yoga, Ayurveda, and the martial and therapeutic applications of the body. He pursues these disciplines with rigor, discipline, and adherence to their philosophical and traditional foundations. His athletic background in Judo and wrestling, cultivated from the early years of his life, has provided a physical and experiential foundation for a deeper understanding of bodily function—an understanding essential to training, force transmission, sensory-motor skill development, and the reconstruction of internal structures. This martial foundation has brought greater coherence, depth, and adaptability to his approach within the internal arts.

His interdisciplinary perspective arises from extensive studies in contemporary philosophy, comparative sciences, mythology, sociology of rituals, Vedic texts, and Daoist sciences—studies that have established a comprehensive intellectual and cultural basis for a holistic approach to teaching, leadership, and the design of educational and cultural programs.

On the international stage, Aryanmehr acts as the Strategy Director and a key member of YMAA Intercontinental, actively contributing to the development of the organization’s long-term vision, formal standards, and structural coherence worldwide. This role effectively bridges YMAA Iran with the global traditional martial arts community.

All training at YMAA Iran is conducted with full adherence to the official YMAA curriculum and under the direct supervision of Grandmaster Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, ensuring that the authenticity, depth, and quality of instruction remain faithful to the principles of traditional transmission.

He regards the school not merely as a place to teach technique, but as a space for human development—a setting for self-return, disciplined living, and the opening of new horizons in the understanding of the body, mind, and the human relationship to the world. This vision transforms education into a path of inner transformation and the restoration of forgotten bonds between humanity and tradition.

Endorsements

The school led by Aryanmehr is a meeting point of tradition and modernity, East and West, practice and reflection. It offers a cohesive, scientifically-informed, and personalized approach to teaching Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, and Ayurveda.

Its management philosophy is rooted in collaboration, clarity, and collective wisdom. Each department is guided by skilled instructors in full alignment with holistic health principles and inner development. Aryanmehr not only oversees educational and operational processes, but also enriches the space with a unique blend of research-oriented vision and lived experience.

Michelle Lin

YMAA Wu An Director

Shaolin & Taijiquan Instructor

I have rarely met a person with deep knowledge, awareness and wisdom of "Aryanmehr", one who has deep control over his own mind and soul and others as well. an intuitive person whose studies on philosophy and mythology has expanded his knowledge in other subjects. He is flexible and at the same time does not reflect ugliness, he is up-to-date and knows how to meet people with different level of energy and consciousness, and all of these allows him to have a great impact on others.

Fatemeh Karkehabadi

The President of the Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS)

The Studio Manager of Daarvag International

Research and Development

Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Qigong Meditation: Methods of Stopping Thought (Zhi Nian)

Before you start, you should understand that there are no techniques, which are absolutely effective for everybody. It depends on the individual. It may also depend on the situation and timing. Remember that the final goal of regulating your thoughts is to reach “the thought of no thought.”

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Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

What is Enlightenment Meditation?

The first step towards enlightenment is to establish a strong will, without which you will not finish the training.

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Aug 14, 2025
Aryanmehr

Yoga and the Roots of Modern Somatics: Bridging Eastern Inner Traditions with Contemporary Mind-Body Sciences

In contemporary science, Somatics is recognized as a holistic approach to body and mind, emphasizing inner awareness, lived bodily experience, and nervous system regulation. Although the term emerged in the West during the 20th century, many of its core principles are rooted in ancient traditions, particularly Yoga and other Eastern inner systems. This article explores the historical and philosophical connection between Yoga and modern Somatics, the role of Yoga in redefining therapeutic approaches, and its influence on today’s scientific models.

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Aug 12, 2025
Aryanmehr

Martial Ethics: The Pillars of Traditional Martial Arts’ Endurance

In the authentic schools of martial arts, techniques and physical skills are only part of the path. The true foundation of martial arts lies in ethics and character—the “Wu De” (武德 – Martial Morality), which in Chinese, Japanese, Iranian, and many other civilizations is recognized as the bridge between power and responsibility. Great masters have always emphasized: “One who relies only on the strength of the arm shortens the life of their art; but one who centers on morality will pass on their legacy for generations.”

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Aug 9, 2025
Dr. Aihan Kuhn

Eastern Treatment Approach to Insomnia

Having a good night sleep is so important. Most healing processes happen at night when the body/mind is completely at ease and relaxed.

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Aug 7, 2025
Aryanmehr

Dámó’s Strengthening Qigong (達磨壯氣功): A Study on the Origins, Structure, and Traditional Functions of Internal Practices

In the internal and martial traditions of the East, it has always been emphasized that the cultivation of body and spirit must proceed hand in hand. One of the pillars of this teaching is a practice known as Qigong (氣功), which in its essence embodies continuity, discipline, and the unification of body, breath, and mind.

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Aug 6, 2025
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Theory of Using the Yi to Lead the Qi

The key is in the uniformity and fluidity of the breathing, the body’s relaxation and softness, the Yi's peace and calmness, and the spirit’s condensation and upraising.

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Aug 2, 2025
Aryanmehr

Angles of Benefit: The Dynamic Equilibrium Between Peak and Recovery

Being constantly at your peak—physically or mentally—may, at first glance, seem like a sign of health. But on closer examination, we find that a “100% maximum” state sustained over time allows no room for flexibility or breathing space in the body and mind’s intricate systems. We are not dealing with a linear model (all or nothing), but rather a dynamic and cyclical system.

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Jul 30, 2025
Aryanmehr

Tui-shou; A Method for Learning, Not a Battlefield

Tui-shou is a method for learning, not an approach for fighting. We should not entangle ourselves mentally with the concepts of victory or defeat.

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Jul 29, 2025
Aryanmehr

Neijing Tu: The “Inner Landscape” Diagram

Neijing Tu (內經圖) is closely connected with Chinese medicine. This work is considered a classic in Taoist internal alchemy practice. Using landscape painting metaphorically, it depicts the functions of human organs, the roles of various body parts, and the emotional stages throughout the practice. The diagram uses imagery to point to the dual cultivation of essence (jing) and life (sheng), revealing their true meaning in the unity of heaven and humanity. It has been praised by later generations as the "first image of Chinese health preservation." As a classic, the time of its creation has always been a subject of debate.

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