(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 in many Qi gong forms. Cloud hands , rocking and swinging.
(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 had become of the bright spirits they were decades ago, I realized we get on the wrong track at a pretty young age. This series is intended to undo all the damage caused to you starting from elementary school right through your present desk job. Seriously power point????
We begin with some fun vinyasa flow sun salutations, play a bit with eagle pose for all levels and then cap it off with a focus on the lower back with a little bit of yin yoga by exploring seal and snail pose.
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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 of Qi Gong are explored within this Hatha Yoga model. Students will gain great benefits in the alignment, attitudinal and breathing emphasis of this practice. Journeying with the power of vital energy in the exchange of receiving and releasing.
(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 body. Understanding the benefits of both approaches are discussed as well.
(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 heightened awareness and peace. Further discussions on the power of relaxed breathing and techniques offered to develop the receptive quality needed to experience subtle energy.
(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 grounding and ways to explore our body awareness.This practice is an amazing foundation for all Yoga systems.
