Basic Tai Chi Chuan Course

 

Basic Tai Chi Chuan Exercices

Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Tai Chi Chuan is one of the best-known methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine and one of the best five exercises in the world, accordind to Harvard, that considers Tai Chi a “MEDICATION IN MOTION” that can be the “perfect activity for the rest of the life”.

There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in treating or preventing many health problems with “No Pain, Big Gains”. Although Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness-muscle strength, flexibility and balance.

 

The objective of the course is to disseminate therapeutic protocols of Tai Chi and its fundamental principles based on Taoist philosophy and knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a main focus on the Tai Chi “school” of Master Liu Pai Lin; to broaden the horizons of health care, promote rational use and increase people's ability to make informed decisions; provide training protocols for researchers (clinical studies), policy makers and programs aimed at the population, and improve well-being and quality of life through safe, effective and high-quality exercises.

Target Audience: Professionals and students in the areas of education, health, philosophy and natural therapies, health professionals who work in the public health system, athletes, artists (singing, dancing, visual arts, theater) and people interested in learning traditional health care methods, especially preventive ones.

Content: Traditional Medicines. The Philosophy of Movement. Introduction to the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Taoist Foundations of Tai Chi Chuan. Energy Channels. Back Shu Points and Front Mu Points. Well (Ting), Spring (Ying), Stream (Shu), River (Jing) and Sea (He) Points. Tai Chi: history, styles, principles, scientific research results. Tendon stretching exercises. Ba Duan Jin. Practice of the Universe Posture (Hugging the Tree). Energy Centers. Chi Kung Exercises. Beginning of the Tai Chi Chain. Training of the Six Healing Sounds. Serenity Training (Tai Chi Hug). Pai Lin Tai Chi.

Instructor: Prof. David Robert

Course starts: 02/08/2025. Duration: Four Saturdays, from 8 am to 5 pm.

Investment: US$132

Portuguese language.

More information: https://www.unoeste.br/cursoslivres/cursos/exercicios-basicos-de-tai-chi-chuan_187a