Tag: Tai Chi

Class Curriculum for August 2018

Group follow-along classes for this month of August will be the 8 Pieces of Brocade, bottle exercises and more of the Chen style Tai Chi Laojia. Come on out and join us or inquire about private or semi-private lessons either in my Wekiva neighborhood, or possibly your workplace. Contact Jim at 407-234-0119 or info@MindAndBodyMartialArts.com

Group Classes held at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, FL. Mondays & Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm.

 

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Wellness Instruction Options

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The 3 Treasures – 3 Levels of Training Programs

Jing (physical training) – Ongoing Follow-Along Classes focus on moving the body through its full range of motion while developing balance, flexibility, strength, coordination. Introduction to basic concepts of Qi cultivation and awareness of achieving a higher level of consciousness through these practices. Basically, get your body moving and learn the fundamentals.

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Programs 1 & 2

Recreational level – Come and go as you please with no commitment

Qi (Energy Cultivation) – Ongoing Follow-Along Classes combined with extra individual attention focusing on moving the body along with learning to regulate the breath to move the Qi throughout the energy meridians within the human body. Qi cultivation and more awareness of achieving a higher level of consciousness through these practices. Basically, make a deliberate effort to learn how to maintain or fix your body with your mind.

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Program 3

Monthly Commitment to Achieve Goals

Shen (Achieving Higher Consciousness) – Ongoing Follow-Along Classes combined with extra individual attention and private training/mentoring focusing on advanced body movement along, in depth education of energy circulation (Qi) by to regulating the breath and body movement to fill the 8 Extraordinary Vessels within the human body. Extensive education in understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to Jing (physical martial arts conditioning, Qi, and the exploration of reaching a higher level of understanding of ones consciousness, purpose and life direction. Basically, learn how to unite your body, mind and consciousness to achieve your potential.

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Program 4

2 Year Commitment to Achieve Goals With a Serious Interest to Learn & Possibly Teach

Zen Wellness Medical Qigong Restorative Program

Self-Mastery Mentoring Program

Serious Interest in Learning & Possibly Teaching

Lectures & Discussions Regarding TCM, philosophy and Correlation to Qigong, & Martial Arts

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More information available at:

http://www.mindandbodymartialarts.com/classes

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Class Curriculum for 2017

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I am looking to expand my class schedule this year with the possibility of new locations, 1/2 day, full day and weekend events.  If you are at all interested in pursuing the basic or advanced education, consider initiating a class. Locations can be churches, hospitals, community centers, businesses or wherever we can gather with some relative privacy for the duration of the class. Study materials are provided for at the various levels of instruction.  My range of travel is within the Orlando metropolitan area, but I am open for other venues if it can work for all.  Contact me with any questions at info@mindandbodymartialarts.com

A condensed sample copy of the curriculum study guide is available here (14.4mg)

 

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Exercise Sets – the 36 Noble Stances

So far this month, the local Wekiva class has been working on exercises from the following sets:

The 36 Noble Stances
Noble stances are a combination of various stances from different styles of Chinese martial arts. Stances, in this case, meaning correct placement of the feet, knees, hips, and arm positions relative to ones center of gravity. Executing static positions and holding the particular body positions for anyway from a few seconds to several minutes reaps many benefits foremost being able to cultivate a strong and healthy core.
8 Pieces of Brocade
These exercises and methods have been practiced and studied for hundreds of years to help maintain good health, prevent and sometimes cure diseases, to calm the mind, and uplift the spirit of the person performing them. Ancient literature shows and explains body postures and exercise routines similar to the Eight Pieces of Brocade, but dating back roughly 2,100 years.
Meridian Exercises
There are twelve main medians and 8 other special meridians within the human body. Meridians are similar to electrical wires or nerves. They run from the top of the head to the tips of the toes and fingers. Each meridian is associated with an internal organ. When there is a lack of energy flow or blockage within the meridians, health problems can arise. Through proper diet, exercises and life style, it is possible to keep the chi (energy or life force) flowing through the meridians. These exercises help to increase this flow in addition to enhancing strength, flexibility, range of motion and balance.
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Go to http://cadgraphics.zenfolio.com/p577013064 to see other sets of exercises for upcoming classes

Opening the Small Circulation (Microcosmic Orbit)

The Small Circulation, Small Circle, or the Microcosmic Orbit, is the practice of circulating one’s internal energy (Qi or chi), within the human body. The illustration below represents the awareness of energy flow throughout the Governing and Conception meridians; in this case, the fire path. These meridians are located on the center line of the body and in turn govern and regulate the other meridians. This practice has been considered to be the foundation of Internal Qigong.  It was a fundamental step on the path of meditation training in ancient times. Over time, this practice has gradually been lost from many meditation traditions, and its importance diminished. Though meditation is popular today for relaxation, stress relief and general health, the ultimate goal for some people, is spiritual awareness and enlightenment. Small Circulation Meditation transform the body from weak to strong while training the mind to be calm and focused.