College of Chi Kung | Purpose of the Training
Course Work and Student Assessment Tutors will meet from time to time with each student on an individual basis to help understand how best the course can meet the student’s particular needs and to give feedback. During the second year the students will be asked to demonstrate the principles taught during the course by written and practical means. | SEMINARSSeminars are outlined in collapsible panels. To view the outline select the SEMINAR. You can close the panel the same way. SEMINAR 1 Basics The first seminar will begin defining the course and its objectives. The main themes of the course will be explored especially defining what Chi Kung is and what its aims are. The course syllabus will be looked at in detail along with course expectations and outcomes. Time will be spent developing sensitivity to Chi by coming into greater awareness of our physical and energetic body. Some basic movement and static forms will be explored. Chi and how it manifests in us will be taught throughout the course. The Tao, Simplicity, Being Empty
Relating to the whole body and emotional states
Effortlessness, Wu Wei
SEMINAR 2 Central Channels Seminar Two will look at the theory of energy channels in relation to Central meridians. We will also be looking at the structure of the spine in detail and its relationship to the head and pelvis. Awareness of Central Channels; Exploring the spine and its energetic origins ans structure; The structure of the spine in movement; The relationship between the Dan Tien and Central Channels in stillness and in movement; Emotional awareness in the Central Channels; Concepts of differentiation; Introduction to Ba Hui and Hui Yin and Chang Mai.
SEMINAR 3 Earth In this seminar we will explore the action and importance of Earth. We will be introducing the Support Cycle and the Control Cycle using the Five Element model as well as Five Element guidelines for Earth i.e. taste, smell, time of year, animal and colour. Exploring the properties of Earth in Nature; Support Cycle and Control Cycle; Looking at Stomach and Spleen; Movements and forms which support the Earth Element in an effortless way; The Monkey forms explored.
SEMINAR 4 Water The fourth seminar will explore the action and importance of the Water Element. The main focus will be on flow and Jing. In this seminar we will also be looking at the properties of Water found in Nature and learning how they manifest in the body. Self assessment and setting up teaching classes will also be covered. Exploring flow and Jing; Water in Nature and how it manifests in the body; Looking at the Kidneys and Bladder; Movement forms which support the Water Element; Emotions and how to support them in the Water Element; The Bear forms explored; Self assessment and setting up classes.
SEMINAR 5 Fire The fifth seminar will explore the Fire Element and being aware of the Heart and Shen. In this seminar we will look at the upward expanding energy of Fire as well as the earthy, grounded qualities found in Fire. Time will be spent around how to language Chi kung so that participants in classes will understand concepts and intentions more easily. Looking at the Heart energetically and physically; Awareness of Shen; Importance of Upper Fire and Lower Fire; Understanding the Heart Protector and Triple Burner; Introduction to the relationship between Blood and Chi; The Bird forms will be explored; Languaging around concepts and intentions.
SEMINAR 6 Internal Alchemy This seminar will explore the practice of changing energies as they move around the body. The transmutation of internal energies will be developed through moving and static forms and postures. Circling walking and mud walking will also be taught in this seminar as a support to meditation and transmutation of energies. This seminar will also cover teaching from the Dan Tien and general contraindications. Energy Gates; Circle walking and mud walking; Meditation and transmutation of energies; Teaching skills, pacing and discipline; Teaching from the Dan Tien' Contraindications.
SEMINAR 7 Metal The seventh seminar will explore the Element of Metal. We will be introducing External Chi fields. We will also start to see the importance of synchronising movements and a clear awareness of boundaries. Action of the Lungs and Large Intestine; Breathing forms; Strengthening Wei Chi, using Spheres, synchronising movement and awareness of boundaries; The Tiger forms explored.
SEMINAR 8 Wood The eighth seminar looks at Wood Element, the Element of growth and transforming stagnation. In this seminar we will clarify the relationship between Wood and Water and develop the relationship between Wood and Jing. We will also explore teacher presence and connecting to group Chi. Looking at Liver and Gall Bladder; Exploring forms to ensure transformation and increased Chi flow; Relationship between Water and Wood; Wood and Jing; Joint suppleness and muscle relaxation; The Deer forms explored; Teacher presence and connecting to group Chi.
SEMINAR 9 Balancing The Five Elements In this seminar we will look at how the Five Elements can be accessed through identifying key properties of the elements. We will explore how these properties can relate to movement. We will reveal how the same movement can contain several Elements as well as the inter-relationships between the Elements. The Practitioner will be given the means to balance and regulate these inter-relationships. In addition, movement, sounds and static postures will be used to bring all Five Elements into balance.
SEMINAR 10 Developing the Yi This is the last seminar of the 2 year training. In this seminar we will look at basic meditation methods and basic visualisation techniques. We will do this by exploring static and moving forms we have already developed during the two year training. We will also be looking at combining breath, movement and the Yi (mind and intention). Through simple visualisation techniques and symbolism we can enhance and deepen our understanding of the concepts leading to a more effortless practice.
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