Qigong
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011Intro to Qi Gong 1 (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Here we are introduced to some of the basic principles of Qi Gong. These techniques weave nicely into short routines and can even integrate into other yoga practices. Here we learn some highly effective warm ups, proper breathing and softer movements of the distribution of Chi in the body. These movements are foundational [...]
Breath of Funny (Naked Yoga School Video)
(LEVEL: Beginners) Luckily nobody slipped me any ritalin between shoots. Having had the opportunity to teach children yoga in an after school programme it was shocking to see how many adults simply saw the goal of the class as to DISCIPLINE the children. Looking at the sad sack adults on the street and wondering what [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Applying to Asana (Naked Yoga School video)
(All Levels) Here we explore some very popular postures in vinyasa while emphasizing breathing and awareness from a Qi Gong view. The exploration of subtle energy in its movements between postures is essential. Exploring the expansion and contraction of breath, movement and awareness in Warrior poses and Downward Dog. Both the soft and hard aspect [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Applying Force (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) Here we move into the application of more yang (active) movements, as opposed to more subtle graceful movements. Opening and Closing. Expansion and Contraction. Coming to experience these forces within our own relationship to movement, breath and awareness. The more active stretches are very activating and invigorating to all the systems of the [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Opening (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) Here we build on the information of using breath, awareness and movement in unison to develop vital energy and effortlessness. We re-visit basic grounding as well as new techniques to open the bodies energy channels through graceful movements. Learn how to develop power while remaining restful, allowing energy to circulate, cultivate and developing [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Grounding (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) This video explores an in depth introduction to some of the major principles of Taoist Yoga. Exploring the basic attitudes and approaches to movement and breath. We learn how to stand in natural stance; a powerful posture that brings are totality into alignment and where all movement comes from. We discover techniques for [...]