Tai Chi Silk Reeling Workshop (In-Person)

518 Boston Post Road,Orange CT 06477

15 August, 2021

Description

“Store the jin like drawing a bow. Mobilize the jin like pulling silk from a cocoon. Release the jin like releasing the arrow.” We are resuming in-person workshops again! We're kicking it off with Silk Reeling, one of our most popular workshops. "Store the jin (internal strength) like drawing a bow. Mobilize the jin like pulling silk from a cocoon. Release the jin like releasing the arrow.” -from the Tai Chi Classics In order to pull out silk from a cocoon, the action must be smooth and continuous. This silk reeling energy is highly important in all styles of tai chi. It is prominently emphasized in Chen style but is fundamental in all styles. Silk reeling exercises enable you to feel the circles within your body and the spiraling power of tai chi. This workshop will deepen your understanding of tai chi by learning to move with your whole body together, feeling the continuous spiraling power of tai chi. The Silk Reeling workshop is taught by Shifu Bob Shannon, head instructor of Chen style tai chi at Aiping Tai Chi Center. Shifu Bob Shannon has won numerous gold medals for Chen style tai chi in national and regional competitions. This workshop is designed for ALL Levels. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles.