Teishin Institute

Needleless Acupuncture

School of Taiji

Solo taiji is the fundamental study of proper structure and posture by which one learns to interact effectively with a partner/opponent.

Topics covered:

• Proper solo-routine posture and movement
• The meaning of the solo-form postures
• Sticking, listening, receiving, yielding
• Two-person drills and sparring routines
• Sword technique and routines for solo-sword practice and two-person sparring

Taiji: the study of how soft overcomes hard

Duration: 12 hours

Description:

As a meta-program of conflict resolution, no physical regimen surpasses Taijijquan. Students will learn the art through interaction with a partner as a way to make sense of the solo-form, contextualizing the solo postures and movements. The ability to move smoothly through contentious situations is essential for the practitioner of Chinese medicine in the west, dominated as it is by a medical system and thinking that are not always welcoming to the holistic approach of TCM.

This course lays a solid foundation for responding to difficult professional interactions while providing an exercise routine for daily maintenance of the practitioner's health and balance so that he\she may serve his\her patients at the highest level.

See link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yRN67gNgsU

Goals: Students will be able to:

• Understand and discuss the philosophical, historical and epistemological fundaments of taiji
• Demonstrate proper structure and posture while interacting with a partner
• Demonstrate application of the principle of taiji