Tai Chi Elements

601 E Day Rd,Mishawaka IN 46545

05 July, 2021

Description

Taiji is an effective way to slow down and become more self-aware in a hectic world, and boost your immune system. TAIJI/TAI CHIThe martial art, internal art and philosophy of Taiji is vast, and this beginners course will give participants an introduction to the art that is easy to follow. The entirety of the course will focus on Taiji foundations and developing the Taiji body with traditional stretching, elements of qigong, and jibengong. A Harvard health journal described Taiji as "medication in motion", stating that "this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems." (1) Our teachers at Wudang Daoist Traditional Kungfu Academy explains that "Taiji should have a connection to breathing and therefore to your cardiovascular health. Any exercise should have this pairing, but with Taiji the emphasis is special. We must coordinate our movements with breath work in order to properly engage the body and work out past imbalances." (2) Sources: (1) https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi (2) www.wudangwushu.com WHAT TO EXPECTTHE CLASSThe physical level of this course is moderate. All are welcome to join, as the movements can always be adjusted to your ability level. You are urged to be aware of your physical abilities and by joining the course you assume full responsibility of your personal health. This class is recommended for adults 18 years and older. THE SCHEDULEThis is a two week course of 6 classes hosted at Henry Frank Park in Mishawaka. We will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30am EST starting July 5, 2021 and ending on July 16, 2021. The duration of each class is approximately 45-60 minutes. In the case of inclement weather we will meet virtually on Zoom. Instructions for this alternate method will be posted in the registration confirmation. Class meeting dates week 1 - 07/05, 07/07, 07/09 Class meeting dates week 2 - 07/12, 07/14, 07/16 WHAT TO WEAR Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Layers are recommended for outdoors, so you are able to adjust clothing according to temperature. Kungfu uniforms and shoes work well, but are not necessary. Flat shoes are recommended or participants can go barefoot for studio and in home training. Be mindful that socks or bare feet may be slippery on some surfaces. Contact us if you have any further questions. We look forward to training with you! TAIJI/TAI CHI Taiji Chuan is the balancing interaction of yin and yang and translated to English Taiji/Tai Chi means “the cosmos” or “supreme ultimate.” In a holistic form Taiji combines martial arts, internal energy flow, health benefits, spiritual development and philosophy. I am delighted to share the skills I have cultivated through my training with the Elkhart community. Through dedicated practice we are always learning and growing with Taiji. We use Taiji to cultivate ourselves and learn to develop and understand feeling in our bodies and how to integrate that into movement. Practice necessitates and promotes a relaxed and focused mind and emotional state. The meditative energy flow focus in Taiji is known as Qi gong. It is a practice that incorporates breathing techniques and specific movements and postures to help adjust balance in a practitioner’s body and mind, heighten feeling, internal awareness, and bodily communication, and to promote an overall more balanced and healthy existence. As a result of aligning the consciousness and the body in more harmonious communication with each other, we find the body healthier, with a stronger immunity to protect against invasive forces like sickness and disease.  INSTRUCTOR Instructor Charlis began training Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taiji Chuan in 2017 under the tutelage of Master Alexander Ivanov, 16th generation disciple of Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taiji Chuan. At present we will be hosting classes in the Elkhart, Mishawaka and South Bend areas.