Tai Ji & Qi Gong, Beginner (Spring 2014)

Description

Beginner Tai Ji & Qi Gong

Tai Ji is an ancient martial art and philosophy rooted in Chinese Taoism. It is practiced in slow and graceful forms using gentle movements and relaxed breathing. It is effective in developing strength, balance and flexibility in the body, mind and heart. Daily practice of Tai Ji promotes improved health by lubricating joints, lowering blood pressure, deepening the breath, increasing the flow of chi throughout the body and instilling serenity and well-being.  

Five Element Qi Gong movements illustrate the relationships and connections of our humanity and our world. This introductory class will explore the Five Elements through qigong (breathing exercises), beginning learning and practice of the Yang Short form, the metaphoric movements of Tui Shou, (the Chinese art of moving with others) and by the consideration of calligraphy of the elements.

Tai Ji & Qi Gong, Beginning
with Scott Carrino
Thursdays 8:00-9:30am
Spring Term: February 13  to June 26 (no class 2/20, 4/24)
Term Tuition: $270 / $243 members Registering for the term saves you $$
Monthly Automatic Payments: Five monthly charges of $56.00/ $50.60 members Call for info or click to download authorization form.
Single classes $19 (at the door). First for $5!
Beacon Feed Dance Studio

In his teaching, Scott Carrino focuses on Qi Gong and Tai Ji principles of the Five Elements, yin/yang balance, rooting, centering, alignment, and communication. He explores the connections between the yielding, nurturing, quiet and reflective energies of yin energy and the active, creative, outwardly moving energy of yang energy. Combining exercises and metaphors from the ancient Tai Ji classics with contemporary interpretations, participants in his classes, workshops and retreats discover the relationships of steadiness/unevenness, giving/receiving, and action/inaction. Scott works with a variety of exercises from Tui Shou, the Tai Ji art of relating and working with others and with the concepts and practice living and relating through the Tao.

What Scott's students are saying:

"Excellent class and a very good low stress workout. Great way to start the day."

"Professional attitude, ultimate understanding of students & learning, gentle manner."

"He has a wonderful approach to subject, very intuitive."

"We are so lucky to have this caliber of instructor."

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