See why tension and stiffness inhibit chi flow, and learn specific ways to relax the mind and body to restore chi flow while at the same time increasing your flexibility and endurance. Emphasis will be on examining specific postures as practiced in Chinese yoga, and correcting common errors in body alignment or mental intent. Special attention will be paid to helping students learn how to make adjustments and adaptations for postures that are difficult due to injury or a weakened body. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers or similar light shoes. You may wish to bring a yoga mat, or you can work directly on the carpeted floor.
Yoga mats are available for sale at The Peaceful Dragon.
Our third Mountain Tai Chi Retreat at the will be held at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly . Led by Sifu Eric Sbarge, Director and Head Instructor of The Peaceful Dragon, this intensive retreat will include training in traditional tai chi, chi kung, meditation and Chinese yoga. Pictures from previous retreat Tai chi offers tremendous benefits including reduced stress, increased relaxation, increased vitality, better physical and mental health, improved coordination and balance and even superior self- defense skills for those interested. Tai chi practice at the retreat will include the Ch ang style long tai chi solo form, chi kung forms, push hands and partner exercises, plus tai chi broadsword and self-defense applications for more advanced students. Additional daily practice will include Buddhist and Taoist methods of meditation, breathing exercises and Chinese yogic stretching.