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ABOUT THE COURSE:An in-depth 12-week Tai Chi & Qigong beginners course, including:
– Foundation Concepts / Exploration of Internal Mind-Body Principles
– Qigong Forms & Sequences
– Tai Chi 37 Form
– Tai Chi & Qigong Partner Practice
– Additional Workshops – Qigong Forms, Tai Chi 37 Form, Partnerwork, Bagua Basics, Yoga & Meditation
Suitable for complete beginners, continuing students and those with some experience looking for more depth and detail in their Tai Chi & Qigong practice. The course is taught at an accessible level, in a structured & progressive manner.
COURSE DATES & TIMES:
Weekly In-Person Classes – Starts Wednesday 6pm to 7:30pm (from 8th May 2024)
Plus - Weekend Workshops
Plus - Detailed video lessons and notes provided for each class.
FREE Taster Session / Course Preview – Saturday 4th May 2024 – 11:30am to 1pm
COURSE VENUE:
Partickhill Bowling & Community Club, 46 Partickhill Road, Glasgow, G11 5BY
COST & BOOKING:
£200 – 12-Week Course Full Payment
£70 – All Inclusive Monthly Payment (3 x instalments)
£150 – Online Course Option – Course Videos and Written Notes Only
£35 – Discounted 1 Hour 121 Session For Course Participants
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MORE ABOUT THE COURSE – COURSE CONTENTS:
A 12-week beginner to intermediate course covering a unique blend of complementary approaches. During our 12 weeks together, we will explore body mind & movement practices – including Tai Chi & Internal Martial Arts, Qigong, Bagua Basics, Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga & Meditation – giving you a foundation from which to further explore & develop – the principles covered could be applied to any body mind & movement practice – and more importantly to how we move, breathe and feel throughout our daily lives.
1. TUNING INTO THE FEELING
Qi & Qigong – The Mind (Yi) Leads The Qi
Includes: Experiencing Qi in Qigong Practice, Cultivating Relaxation, Somatic & Sensory Engagement, Whole Body Breathing,, Connecting Inner & Outer Environment, Using Body-Mind Imagery.
2. CULTIVATING THE FOUNDATIONS
Relaxation & Mobility, Harmony in Structure & Movement, Internal Strength
Includes: Developing Body Awareness, Articulation & Mobilising, Opening & Releasing, Developing Internal & External Structure, Fundamentals of Tai Chi & Qigong Movement, Foundation Concepts In Tai Chi, Qigong & Internal Martial Arts.
3. TAI CHI, QIGONG & INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS FORMS
Sequences, Flow & Application
Includes: An introduction to – Cheng Man-ch’ing 37 Form (Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form), Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong, Huang Sheng Shyan’s 5 Loosening Exercises, Liu Xiheng’s Tai Chi Exercises, Baguazhang Basics.
4. TAI CHI & QIGONG PARTNERWORK
Refinement & Cultivation Through Interaction & Feedback,
Includes: Foundation (Qigong) Partnerwork, Tai Chi Partnerwork (Tui Shou – ‘Pushing Hands’)
5. SCARAVELLI-INSPIRED YOGA & MEDITATION PRACTICE
Going Deeper in Mind & Body
Includes: Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga principles, accessible, congruent and harmonious asana & pranayama practice, sitting meditation.
Website - https://alanskirving.co.uk/courses/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
46 Partickhill Rd, Glasgow G11 5BY, G11 5BY Glasgow, United Kingdom, Glasgow, United Kingdom
