Tai Chi Caledonia:Programme
Monday - Thursday workshops
running from 8.00 - 10.00 and from 14.00 - 17.00
Each instructor will teach two mornings and two afternoons. Choose one topic from each side.
| Choice A | Choice B |
| Soft Relaxed Elastic Forces - Luke Shepherd | Ba Duan Jin: 8 Treasures - Faye Li Yip |
| Taijiquan as an Effective Martial Art - Gianfranco Pace | Challenging the 10 Tai Chi Principles - Barry McGinlay |
| Managing Stress with Qigong - Tina Faulkner | Silk-Reeling Exercises & Push Hands - Wang Haijun |
| On Zon Su: Foot Massage - Severino Maistrello |
Soft Relaxed Elastic Forces - Luke Shepherd
Uprooting and throwing your partner using soft elastic forces begins with regulating muscle changes. An introduction to developing soft relaxed forces through the systematic training of the 5 loosening Exercises of Master Huang Shen Shyan. Focussing on the Vertical Circle as a training method. This training looks at how the body and mind generate forces and as such is open to all styles and levels.
Keen beginners to advanced practitioners.
Taijiquan as an Effective Martial Art - Gianfranco Pace
For a number of years Gianfranco has been preparing a technical program training students in effective self-defence and fighting sports. These sessions will develop a number of themes including: Spiral and explosive force (fajing) push hands and fight training with conditioning exercises, sensitivity, fluidity and highly practical applications.
For those with a serious interest in developing realistically effective tai chi fighting skills.
Managing Stress with Qigong - Tina Faulkner
Using two routines for stress management: Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Medical QiGong ‘Stress Relief’ routine is a series of dynamic movements designed to relieve the symptoms of the ‘fight or flight response’ that can lead to either acute or chronic stress in the body. The ‘Stress Prevention’ routine is a more gentle but still very physical series of movements designed to deal with our perception of stress and how we cope with the onset of stress in our day-to-day lives.
Accessible to all.
Ba Duan Jin- 8 Treasures - Faye Li Yip
The Eight-section Exercises dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and is one of the most popular and effective qigong systems. Practising Ba Duan Jin helps to improve the respiratory system, increases limb strength and joint flexibility. It also strengthens the immune system, delays the aging process and improves cardiovascular function.
Accessible to all.
Challenging the 10 Tai Chi Principles - Barry McGinlay
Whatever system of tai chi you practice awareness and adherence of the principles is paramount to good practice. Over the course of these sessions we will introduce and discuss each of the Ten Tai Chi Principles. We will study the relationship of the Principles to the forms that you are practising using solo, partner and group work. The sessions will be challenging and thought-provoking.
Accessible to all.
Silk-Reeling Exercises & Push Hands - Wang Haijun
Silk-Reeling is an integral aspect of training in the Chen Taijiquan System which is of great benefit to all practitioners, irrespective of style. It unifies the body, connects the internal ‘Qi’ energy and through clearly defined patterns works to strengthen the body whilst increasing fluidity and smoothness. We will also continue this work with partners through the application of pushing hands techniques.
From dedicated beginner to advanced practitioner.
On Zon Su- Foot Massage - Severino Maistrello
Applying ancient Taoist Yin/Yang/5 Element theory through key feet points to the internal organs this effective health system accurately assesses the client’s health then works to balance posture, regulate internal organs and harmonise the natural energy flow. It improves muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, internal organ imbalance, coughs, bronchitis, anxiety, blood pressure, palpitations, nausea, vomit, indigestion, & kidney weakness. We will also work with complimentary qigong exercises.
Accessible to all.