Online Workshop: Tai Chi's 8 Energies and 5 Directions (Ba Fa Wu Bu)
with Shirley Chock
Online Workshop: Tai Chi's 8 Energies and 5 Directions (Ba Fa Wu Bu)
with Shirley Chock
with Shirley Chock
Unlock the essence of Tai Chi through the Ba Fa Wu Bu (八法五步) form, a fundamental form that embodies Tai Chi’s most essential principles. Whether you're new to Tai Chi or have years of experience, this workshop offers valuable insights to enhance your practice.
What You'll Learn:
For Beginners:
- Build a Strong Foundation: Learn the 8 Energies / Methods (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao) and 5 Directions / Steps (forward, back, left, right, central equilibrium), which are the building blocks of Tai Chi movement.
- Improve Balance and Coordination: Discover how to move with grace and stability, while developing a deeper connection to your body’s energy and alignment.
- Practical and Accessible Instruction: Step into Tai Chi with confidence through clear, guided exercises designed to support your growth, even as a beginner student.
For Advanced Practitioners:
- Refine Your Technique: Deepen your understanding of Tai Chi's internal structure by breaking down the core energies and movements that underlie advanced forms and applications.
- Maximize Power and Efficiency: Learn how to cultivate the different energies to bring greater power, precision, and subtlety into your practice.
- Improve Your Tai Chi Forms: Gain deeper insight into your other Tai Chi forms through greater understanding of the underlying energies.
This 2-hour live workshop provides an opportunity to revisit the foundations of Tai Chi, which are often overlooked yet essential for long-term improvement. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your Tai Chi journey or a seasoned practitioner seeking to refine your skills, you will leave with practical tools to elevate your practice.
Join us and immerse yourself in the powerful simplicity of the Ba Fa Wu Bu Tai Chi form. This workshop is designed to inspire all levels of experience and provide new layers of understanding for everyone.
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