This was the blog for Great River T'ai Chi and The T'ai Chi Centre from 2006-2023. This is now archive-only. You can find the schools at www.thetaichicentre.co.uk and www.greatrivertaichi.com
27 January 2006
March 4th-10th T'ai Chi Retreat
The retreat that was planned for Newbold House will now be held at my home in Forgue from 2pm on Saturday 4th March until 10pm Friday 10th. There are plenty of spaces if you would like to come, and it is open to all, whatever your experience of T'ai Chi, as well as beginners. It is now non-residential, so the only costs are for Mark's teaching (£175 for the week) and for a meal and refreshments each day (£5 per person per day). However, there is also room for a few people to stay if they want to for £5 per night, contact me if you would like to do this. We are really happy to be holding it here as we feel the atmosphere is just right, relaxed and with informal arrangements that will be flexible to our T'ai Chi sessions. We are happy that the cost will be much lower, so if you can join us, please do.
Below is Mark's original outline of the week.
Would you like to have a daily practice that:
1. Calms and settles a busy or anxious mind?
2. Strengthens and enlivens your body?
3. Dissolves habitual reactions and fears?
4. Explores and refines the nature of your interactions with others?
Yes? ...then Tai Chi is for you.Take this opportunity to put your worldly concerns and pressures on hold for one week. Come and spend 7 days in wonderful surroundings with us and discover the ancient art of moving meditation. There is no need for any previous experience of Tai Chi and no required level of fitness. Students with experience - at any level - will be catered for. All you will need are loose comfortable clothes, some soft flat-soled slippers/shoes and an inquisitive nature! With special emphasis being given to the meditative aspects of Tai Chi we shall be covering the Yang style solo form, chi kung, pushing hands, sensitivity exercises and games. The teaching style will be gentle, spirited and engaging. There will be plenty of opportunities for personal reflection and private discussions with the teachers. By the end of the week you will have an understanding of the basic principles of Tai Chi with regard to solo practice and partner-work. You will have a practice that you can take home and integrate with all areas of your daily life. Tai Chi cultivates a wholehearted connection to your environment and the people in it. Tai Chi significantly reduces the negative effects of stress.
Mark will tailor the week depending on who finally enrols, so that everyone is catered for. Myself and David will be on hand to assist the whole time, so we can all really immerse ourselves in our work. The general plan is to have two sessions per day from Saturday 4th until Friday 10th, inclusive, approximately 2-5.30pm and 7-10pm. Mornings are free but you are welcome to come earlier and help with food preparation, join us for lunch or just practice in the T'ai Chi room for a while any time after 11am each day. After the final session I expect we'll have a bit of a celebration.
Please do contact me with any queries any time.
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