29-30 May (Saturday & Sunday)
Brighton
Continuing Professional Development (CDP) Certificates are available at every course Paul teaches on request.
This course is preceded by Gods Playing in the Clouds Qigong: Balancing the Pulse on Thursday & Friday evenings.
Although bagua is a vigorous and aerobic internal practice, one primary purpose of practising this art is to obtain deep relaxation and overcome inertia. The practitioner walks in a circle, frequently changing direction. Bagua was developed 4,000 years ago as the physical manifestation of the I Ching (Book of Changes). It incorporates the Eight Universal Energies, as represented by the eight trigrams in the I Ching.
Unlike tai chi, bagua was developed from the 16-part neigong system. Working from the inside out, the outer form was created from the internal movements. In bagua everything is practised on both sides of the body, balancing the body as it is opened and strengthened. It is one of the most beautiful arts to watch with its continual spiraling and unpredictable, changing movements.
The practice of bagua makes a person very strong, flexible and healthy, both physically and energetically. It leaves the practitioner with a real experience of emptiness whilst being full of energy. This material is extremely beneficial for staying calm whilst navigating the fast, intense pace of modern living.
This year's focus in bagua will be on Circle Walking, postures and the Single Palm Change. However, Paul will add layers of internal content relevant to the other palm changes. In each seminar, there will be at least one walking session incorporating the first six palms. For the brave and well-trained, Paul will continue the "mosh pit" wherein it's every person for themselves. The focus of this weekend seminar is on the Dragon Body, which offers many benefits to the internal artist and anyone seeking excellent health and vitality.
First and foremost applying the Bagua Dragon Body opens and empties the body and nerves of tension. Once your body is open and relaxed, you gain access to your insides where you can apply twisting, coiling, spiraling and opening/closing to give your internal organs a firm massage. This work opens and upgrades the efficiency of your vascular, digestive and immune systems, creating an incredibly supple, soft and robust body.
The Dragon Body is at the core of bagua's power generation and is the foundation for Rou Shou practices--the equivalent to Tai Chi Push Hands (tui shou).
This weekend is open to all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners of the internal arts. Paul will present various aspects of the Dragon Body through Circle Walking, postures, the Single Palm Change and both aspects of Rou Shou training--blending with a partner's motion for sensitivity and martial practice. The depth and complexity will be tailored to those present.
This seminar is the second in a series of three weekend seminars on bagua in
Venue
St. Luke's Church Hall, Exeter Street, Prestonville, Brighton BN1 5PG
Complementary tea service will be provided by Jason Roberts www.tachuang.co.uk.
Schedule
Thursday & Friday evenings (Gods): 7-10 pm
Saturday (Bagua): 11:15 am-1:45 pm and 3:30-6:30 pm
Sunday (Bagua): 10 am-12:30 pm and 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Course Fee
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£130 (Bagua, Saturday & Sunday only)
£190 (Gods + Bagua, Thursday-Sunday)
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