Tai Chi weekend workshops 2023
These events are organised by Ross Cousens Master Ding Academy Dublin.
Students of Tai Chi Classes Dublin are not automatically members of the Master Ding Academy! Membership fee is €30 per annum, which will include reduction on rates of workshops, retreats and more.
For those of you new to the Master Ding Academy, Sifu Ding’s visits are an opportunity to meet and work with other students and Instructors from within the organisation. And, of course, to meet, talk with and receive instruction from Master Ding directly.
Ross Cousens MDA Dublin Ireland
Tai Chi Student with a little help of Master Alan Ding
Friday April 28th: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor training day
Attendance rates: €130
Saturday April 29th: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Open Masterclass Tai Chi principles and Concepts: Chi Kung
The first of the three essential pillars of Tai Chi practice. Chi Kung is the foundation from which all else grows. It’s a form of meditation where quieting the mind and relaxing the body allows tension to dissolve. The mind and body coordinate resulting in a grounded, calm, strong center.
The health benefits are numerous and as a martial art this is the exercise that builds the power you need to succeed.
We’ll spend the day in partner work using simple, clearly explained and demonstrated exercises to examine the details of Chi Kung, allowing us to reap greater rewards for the time and energy we expend in our own practice.
Open to all levels, beginners to advanced and visitors from other schools.
Sunday April 30thth: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Open Masterclass Tai Chi principles and Concepts: Wan: Flow
Tai Chi movements should be smooth and flowing, like reeling silk from a cocoon.
Once we learn how to centre and concentrate Chi at the Tan Tien point, the second pillar of the triad of Traditional Tai Chi Chuan focuses on the circulation of Chi through the body.
The form contains within it flowing circular movements. Carrying them out with a relaxed body devoid of muscular tension in unison with a quiet mind gives Chi direction, so that it can flow naturally within the body.
As the energy circulates, the mind/body state deepens and you begin to change and grow. This is stillness in motion - just as a whirlwind has stillness at its heart.
We’ll spend the day in partner work using simple, clearly explained and demonstrated exercises to examine the concept of Flow and importantly, what causes it to break down. With our partners we’ll explore how to maintain the state of flow under pressure, making it more robust.
Open to all levels, beginners to advanced and visitors from other schools.
Venue: Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, Google maps link
https://carmelitecommunitycentre.wordpress.com
Attendance rates:
Open Days:
One Day
MDA members non members
Early Bird rate: €100 €130
Standard rate: €130 €150
Both days
MDA members non members
Early Bird rate: €175 €220
Standard rate: €210 €260
All three days This would only apply to instructors and senior students
Early Bird rate: €300
Standard rate: €350
Early bird date: payment received in full on or before 14th April 2023.
To book your place, or have any questions, contact Ross Cousens
Mob: 087 752 7013