21ST CENTURY TAI CHI |
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Creative insights and Ideas for students and teachers of the movement arts
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Tai Chi Articles from the teapotmonk
This month things have been a little hectic in the teapot temple. I've been rethinking how to connect with people both locally and from a distance and come up with some new ideas about Ways of Learning. I've written before about the shortcomings of the traditional teaching methods, and we all know about the limits of Online Learning - but it's an evolving scenario and one that shifts and flows every time I glance over at it.  So whats been happening? Well, a new course has gone up on Udemy - focussing on the Tai Chi Form. Rather than try and reproduce a standard version from one of the major schools - I've opted to extract 12 universal postures, break them down into footwork and arm patterns, then reconstruct them in a short and simple sequence for anyone to practice, irrespective of time, space or memory limitations. To this, I've added 4 - PDF downloads as reference material and 2 audio guides for practising away from the screen. This will be backed up by a Live FaceBook session next month and other stuff (to be announced). It's by and far the most complete offer beyond a class-like situation. 
Download the sample audio file above ( If you have problems, email me and I'll send you a copy) or play it in the player provided. It may not make too much sense away form the course, but the idea is to supplement your video training with an audio file that you can download to your phone, plug in your headphones and and have it with you for the moments when you are in the park or on the terrace, in the garden or just at home and want to practice, but do not want to turn on a screen.  So what else? Well, I'm also offering FREE Saturday Morning Tai Chi classes on the beach in Devon if you are down this way. All you need to do is find me on the Meetup app or website and RSVP a place. These sessions will reproduce the Short Form and the Breathing exercise Courses that you can find here - but add a real-time class situation to your training.  |
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