Five Animals - WuXing Qigong Course

601 E Day Rd,Mishawaka IN 46545

26 July, 2021

Description

Tai Chi and Qigong can help improve your health through the use of breathing techniques and synchronized movements known as postures. REGISTER TODAY FOR A PERSONALIZED COURSE IN TRADITIONAL WUDANG QIGONG! Wudang Wuxing Qigong also known as "Five Animals Qigong"QIGONG or CHIKUNGQigong can be translated to mean "breathing training" or "energy exercise." Through practice an individual can gain a sense of stability and clarity of mind. The external calming and strengthening of the practitioners breath during practice is a reflection of the internal training as well. ​​​Qigong helps remove unhealthy toxins from the body and with dedicated practice can aid the the mind in being relaxed as well. Each pose/posture of Wuxing Qigong focuses on a particular body organ as the practitioner coordinates their breathing to match the push/pull energy of each movement. Dragon - kidneys Tiger - lungs Leopard - liver Snake - spleen Crane - heart balance & stability WHAT TO EXPECT THE CLASSThe physical level of this course is moderate to advanced. If you have severe mobility impairments or injuries, you may find the class difficult. 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 SCHEDULE This is a two week course of 6 classes hosted at Henry Frank Park in Mishawaka. We will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00pm EST starting July 26, 2021 and ending on August 6, 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 - 07/26, 07/28, 07/30 Class meeting dates week 2 - 08/02, 08/04, 08/06 Class 1 - Introduction of Wuxing Qigong and dragon pose Class 2 - Tiger and leopard poses Class 3 - Snake and crane poses Class 4 - All 5 poses Class 5 - Full Qigong set with Q&A Class 6 - Review or make up class for any missed sessions WHAT TO WEARWear comfortable clothing that you can move in. 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.