Hi everyone - I just wanted to give you advanced notice of the up and coming workshops throughout 2011 with Chi Kung Ireland and The College of Elemental Chi Kung.
I am excited to announce I have secured 4 days of training in Chi Kung and focusing on the elements of Water, Wood, Fire and Earth.
A Metal workshop may follow later as a transformation retreat in a location to be revealed later. This will be a 2-3 day retreat.
12th February - Water Element Workshop -
first in a series of 4 x 1 Day Workshops
The first in a series of 4 x 1 day Element workshops. This workshop will focus on Water which represents the state of rest in nature like the winter season when everything reaches its maximal decline. The Water Element contains the potential for change and its association with the kidneys and bladder organs will be explored. When water is healthy it can effect the whole of the yin and yang forces in the body and bring about deep vitality and a sense of knowing who you are and how you want to manifest your life.
This workshop will be led by Dan Brierley with Anthony Monteith assisting.
Subsequent workshops will run on
9th April (Wood - led by Dan Brierley and Anthony Monteith assisting);
11th June (Fire - led by Dan Brierley and Anthony Monteith assisting);
10th September (Earth - led by Thalbert Allen and Anthony Monteith assisting)
We will also be running a weekend Metal Element retreat in late Autumn 2011 - details to follow:
Venue: TBC Dublin region.
Time: 10am to 5pm
Price: 75 euros per workshop (or 240euros if all 4 workshops are booked together - 75 euros deposit payable when booking with the balance due on the first workshop)
You can pay securely below using paypal. 7 days notice required for cancellation. Cancellation after this time only refunds 50% of workshop amount. Deposits for all the workshops is payable in advance, balance of the remainder workshops due on the day of workshop one in February 2011.
Elemental Chi Kung is a progressive approach to chi kung that incorporates classic styles and philosophies with modern bodymind and energy concepts. The approach explores body and Chi awareness as a way to deepen into our internal Chi flow through movement, stillness, meditation, and breath. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation. The approach emphasizes the five elements as the foundations of Chi Kung.
Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese form of movement exercise that promotes the flow of Chi (vital energy) through the body.
It translates as ‘energy work’ in English and comprises exercises for stretching and mobilising the body and joints, breathing techniques, slow movement exercises, static postures, special walking methods and meditation. With time and dedicated practice an easy and effortless quality emerges.
Chi is the body’s vital energy which Chi Kung builds up to establish a physiological and psychological harmony. Most of the theory behind Chi Kung is common to Chinese Medicine with which it has a traditional link. Chi Kung is also associated with Taoist and Buddhist philosophies and practices, particularly Taoist.
Chi Kung generally does not have complex ‘forms’. Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
watch for www.chikung.ie coming shortly.
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