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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.

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 

ross@masterdingacademy.com

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