| TAI CHI TAI CHI SWORD (JIANTAIJIQUAN)
In Chinese philosophy the edge of a sword is a metaphor of mind. The ancient Chinese sages recommended dancing with a sword as the best method of arriving at inner harmony and developing one’s mind. The tai chi chuan sword practice helps regain the balance between the opposing forces of yin and yang, synchronise sword and body movements and find peace of mind. Smooth, circular techniques let you feel the flow of inner energy. TAI CHI WITH A PARTNER – “PUSHING HANDS” (TUI SHOU TAIJIQUAN) Tai chi, the traditional art of balance and harmony consists of two kinds of exercises: flowing sequences of movements that help establish one’s own centre of gravity, and “pushing hands” exercises that help recognize the opponent’s centre. The core training of tai chi involves both features. TAI CHI – CHEN STYLE (CHENSHI TAIJIQUAN) Traditional Chinese martial art, whose essence is the development of body awareness, inner harmony and deep relaxation. The principle of moving from the central position, stable body postures and flowing sequences of techniques can be beneficial to the development of any dance technique. The form includes a wide spectrum of movements, from subtle and delicate to strong and violent ones. Based on the oldest and the most primeval form of tai chi: lao jia. It helps understand the flow of energy and the methods of developing the nei gong internal skill.
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