Notes on the Wudang Taiji Sword Class Both the Monday 6.05pm class in Euston, and the Thursday 6.35pm class in Sevenoaks will be continuing the Wudang Taiji (Tai Chi) Sword. The set of movements falls into ‘Sections’ and we have only done Sections 1 & 2 (out of 6). If you’d like to join, we will be mainly working on the 2nd & 3rd Sections but will also constantly be revising Section 1. It’s therefore not too late to join. This uses the double-edged sword (‘jian’), and if you’d like to try the class out you are welcome to borrow a sword. We’ll be taking time in getting through the set of movements, and if you’ve never tried any weapon form before, this is a great one to try out to expand your repertoire. The Wudang Taiji Sword Form is a lively form with both slow and fast movements. This is a 13-week term.
This is a 13-week term. * Notes on 2-Person Classes Both the Tuesday 8.05pm class in Euston, and the Saturday courses in Westminster will focus on: Learning how to relax The use of the movements in Tai Chi Form (applications) Applying the movements so that you maintain your own integrity (centre of balance) Finding & working from the centre/core/Dantian Developing the sense of ‘feel’ when working with someone else Connecting your centre to your hands Turning a partner’s energy around so as to unbalance him/her We will also work on a 2-Person Tai Chi Form in order to understand applications of moves Posture, Balance, and Intention. By far the most important part of these classes is developing the ability to sense and be aware not only of one's own posture, balance, and intention, but also that of another person. Relaxation. Many of the exercises are ultimately about the ability to act from a very relaxed body and mind, so that (for example) if someone pushes towards you, you don't 'lock up' (the instinctive reaction), but instead you sense the push, and divert it. Initially it is this 'locking up' (which in effect makes you unable to move), that we are working on undoing. This is about getting more control of your sympathetic nervous system (fight & flight), the 'stress' system, so that in difficult situations, you 'roll with the punches' better.
In this class you will learn the Yang 10-Step Tai Chi Form. This is a 'standardised' routine, in other words it is performed in the same way throughout the world. We are also doing a set of Qigong exercises for the health of the internal organs. This is a 13-week term.
In this class we work on the Yang 24-Step Tai Chi Form. This is a 'standardised' set of movements that is performed in the same way throughout the world. We also occasionally look at the 'applications' of the movements - how they can be used for self-defence in a gentle non-confrontational way. This is a 13-week term.
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Learn the language your body speaks. EMYoga is an integrative practice combining tapping, acupressure holds & neuro-lymphatic holds. Emily Perrier is an Advance Energy Medicine Yoga teacher and loves to share the healing and health benefits of yoga. If you want to supercharge your yoga practice in a loving and caring way then this is for you! This morning event will include an introduction to EMYoga followed by an EMYoga practice. This is perfectly suited for beginners and options will be offered for the more seasoned yogi. Emily's moto and style of yoga "It's how you and your body feel, not how deep you go. It is a practice after all and each day our body is different so EMYoga teaches us to honour that and have FUN on the journey! EMYoga works with the 9 energy systems of the body within the context of a yoga practice. to bring the underlying energy into balance. From there, the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives can more easily come into balance and healing. By pairing the power of Energy Medicine with the power of Yoga, both systems gain power and efficacy. Emily is the proud owner of Prittie Yoga (Sanskrit translation JOY yoga) established in 2018 and has been practising yoga since 2000. She runs retreats around the world and you can find out more by visiting www.prittieyoga.co.uk
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