Sunday 18th March 2012

Tai chi chaun 

with Enid Gill

12 am- 6 pm
Cost: free
Location: Research Studio @ Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road, London, SE1 6ER

Using Vlady Stevanovitch’s ‘L’art du chi’ methods, we harness and circulate energy within the body, to create a healthier and stronger being – body, mind and sense of self.

Being physically comfortable is the starting point and then, we use breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques to prepare and connect with our body. The method also includes other specific and concrete exercises to direct energy internally, engaging and reinforcing the Dan Dien (Eastern concept - physical centre of ‘vital’ life energy).

Qi gong exercises and the tai chi chuan postures (Yang short form) are practised to strengthen the lower limbs and Dan Dien, while relaxing the arms, shoulders and breathing, creating a general re-energized sensation. These slow-moving forms (sequence of steps) assist with posture correction, establishing a more efficient use of the body, fluid movement and co-ordination as well as increasing stability. Though benefits from this work can be felt immediately, greater benefits are gained from a longer commitment to the practice, and most practitioners’ say that it’s well worth the effort!

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