Upcoming Events
Wu Style Tai Chi Workshops 2010
This is a series of workshops on the Wu Style Sort Form of Bruce Frantzis. It is intended for those who intend to attend Bruce's instructor training in the Short Form in 2011, in Brighton, but it is open to anyone who is interested in learning or refining this form.
The focus of the workshops will be the structure of the form and a
clear explanation of the primary energies of each movement. He will
look at specific aspects of the form (rather than sections) in each
workshop as well as giving feedback to each person on what they want to
work on.
Venue: Fleur de Lis Hall, Gatefield Lane, Off Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NS.
Time: 6 Sundays 1.00-5.00pm.
Dates: Sept 26th, Oct 31st, Nov 28th 2010
Cost: £35 per workshop.
Please contact me if you plan to attend any of these workshops.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).
'Still Breathing' Saturday afternoons 12.30-2.00pm.
Longevity Breathing for stillness
At: Fleur de Lis Hall, Gatefield Lane, Off Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NS.
Autumn Term 2010, September 11- December 11.
We shall systematically work our way through the breathing exercises in Bruce's first meditation book, 'Relaxing Into Your Being'. While not yet meditation proper, these exercises are the foundation of Daoist Meditation, 'Meditation Fundamentals' if you like.
The twelve breathing lessons presented throughout this book are designed to give you internal strength and to gradually enable your mind to settle and concentrate for long periods of time on whatever you chose. Moreover, this practice, done consistently, will awaken the energy of your lower dandien. (Relaxing Into Your Being, pp.38-39)
They also help to reduce stress and build stamina, since a strong breath directly affects the body's health and the mind's clarity.
This is an opportunity to practice and get working these powerful exercises, which many have read but few have practised for more than a few minutes.
This is a specific application of Longevity Breathing rather than a course on Longevity breathing, which I teach separately (see below). However you do not need to know Longevity breathing in order to attend the course.
Anyone who can breathe is qualified for this course.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).
Longevity Breathing Workshop 2010
Please click here for details.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).
Autumn 2010
Immortal Cloud Play Neigong Course Thursday Evenings 6.30 - 7.45pm
September 9 - December 16 2010.
At: The Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).
Spring 2011
Dragon & Tiger Qigong Course Thursday Evenings 6.30 - 7.45pm
15 week course January 13 - April 14 2011.
At: The Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).
Summer 2011
Heaven & Earth Neigong Course Thursday Evenings 6.30 - 7.45pm
Summer Term 2010
11 week course May 5- July 14 2011.
At: The Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS.
Taught by: Dr Matthew Brewer (Chief Instructor).