An experiential course over two weekends two months apart that introduces the basic elements of what to offer and how to lead movement sessions within a mindfulness context
"Motivational, challenging & aspirational in equal measure" Kevin, Jan 2012
Next course: Friday evening 20 April - Sunday afternoon 22 April and Friday evening 15 June - Sunday afternoon 17 June
‘The body never lies. Its tone, color, posture, proportions, movements, tensions, and vitality express the person within. These signs are a clear language to those who have learned to read them. The body says things about one’s emotional history and deepest feelings, one’s character and personality.’ (Kurtz)
The Mindfulness Movement Training for Facilitators is an experiential course over two weekends two months apart. This course introduces mindfulness teachers and other facilitators to basic movement and its psychological implications. The course is experiential: guided practice, discussion and information on how to work clearly, openly and kindly with our own and other's unreliable bodies.
"The course was great and I left feeling relaxed, enriched and inspired. I enjoyed the interesting mix of people and I appreciated the subtle way you identified our specific requirements and encouraged us gently and with great skill towards our goals. The studio is great and the lunches were delicious too! Just fab. Thanks so much again." Shona January 2012
At the end of the first weekend, Mapping the Movement and Rooting the Practice, it is hoped that each participant will have embodied a set of safe, simple, healing and gentle - yet powerful - movements for them to explore in their own practice and to offer to their groups. The second weekend, Reading The (unreliable) Body, will take a close look at the balance of the skeleton: how to identify imbalance and work safely with breath, feet, knees, back and neck (for starters) in our own and other's bodies, the use of (with permission) touch to enable subtle adjustments in the posture to bring the body back in balance - and how this connects to mindfulness practice as well as exploring the experience gained by course participants between the sessions.
It may be that you already have a movement practice but have yet to discover a seamless link between this and the other aspects of Mindfulness practice - if so, this course will be helpful and illuminating.
The small group of participants will be offered insight into working safely with differing ages and conditions, facing their own and other's projections and setting up support systems between the two weekends.
It is advised that if you are interested in this training to register soon with Sue as places are limited.
First weekend: Friday evening 7.30pm 20 April - Sunday afternoon 22 April, finishing at 3pm. Second weekend: 15 - 17 June. Light lunch is offered as part of the course on Saturday and Sunday.
The course fee is £200
Held at Mill House Farm, Monmouth, NP25 5HN.
B&B Accommodation is available for six particiants in three en-suite twin rooms at Mill House Farm, other B&Bs available nearby. Details and travel directions sent on request.
For registration and further details contact Sue Weston.
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Daytime Qigong
Chinese Medical Qigong in Bargoed, Monmouth and Pontypool
Bargoed: Morning Qigong, Mondays, 10 am -12pm, YMCA 59 Hanbury Road, Bargoed, Caerphilly CF81. Class funded by The Community Chest: £2 per class. Starts Monday 16 January
Monmouth: Lunchtime Qigong, Thursdays, 12.30 -1.30 pm, Bridges Centre, Drybridge House, NP25 5AS. £6 per class or £34 for a course of six. Starts Thursday 12 January
Pontypool: Chinese Medical Qigong (Torfaen Qigong Club), Thursdays, 2.30pm - 4pm, Widdershins, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Pontypool NP4 5AB. Taster class: £6, Course of 12 classes: £60. Starts Thursday 5th January
Beginners Welcome
Qigong (pronounced Chi-Kung) is also known as Chinese Yoga. The gentle movements help to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation. The breathing techniques of Chinese Medical Qigong improve balance and calm the mind, all helping to improve and maintain good  health. Qigong is suitable for all ages and abilities and is exceptionally useful for those whose health is in imbalance.
BENEFITS OF QIGONG INCLUDE:
- Improved balance
- Strong back & supple joints
- Easier breathing
- Stabilised blood pressure
- Calm, clear mind
- Core stability and strength
- Maintained bone density
Wild Goose Medical Qigong & T'ai-Chi
New course starting Wednesday 11 January 7pm - 8.30 pm
Learn the beautiful and healing Wild Goose 1 Chinese Medical Qigong form. Qigong (pronounced Chi-Kung) is also known as Chinese Yoga. The gentle movements help to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation. The breathing techniques of Chinese  Medical Qigong improve balance and calm the mind, all helping to improve and maintain good health. Qigong is suitable for all ages and abilities and is exceptionally useful for those whose health is in imbalance. In this class we also explore the Short Form of Yang style T'ai-Chi Ch'uan.
At Mill House Farm, Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern, Monmouth, NP25 5HN, directions on request
Taster class: £8. Course of 12 sessions: £60.
The Wild Goose System - Forms
The Wild Goose System is a complete system for training the awareness and manipulation of energy. Beginners start with movements from the first 7 forms, which are predominantly yin. Forms 8-11 are more yang in nature and consist of martial elements that train emission and recovery of qi.
Wild Goose 1 has all the movements that are developed in 2-7 and is good basic training for these forms.
Wild Goose 2 uses the more advanced movements found in 8-11 and can be seen as good basic training for the more advanced forms.
WG1 (1st 64 movements)
This form opens the 12 meridians, rotates and moves all the joints in the body, bringing increased flexibility and co-ordination. It introduces the micro-cosmic orbit to circulate within our conception and governing vessels.
Practising Wild Goose 1 can
- Improve blood circulation
- Develope breathing and movement coordination.
- Increase body and mind flexibility.
- Cultivate sensitivity for feeling the qi inside and around our bodies.
Chinese Medical Qigong in Chepstow
Every Tuesday, beginners welcome.
Qigong (pronounced Chi-Kung) is also known as Chinese Yoga. The gentle movements help to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation. The breathing techniques of Chinese Medical Qigong improve balance and calm the mind, all helping to improve and maintain good health. Qigong is suitable for all ages and abilities and is exceptionally useful for those whose health requires balancing.
At Chepstow Conservative Club, 10 Moor Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5DD, 01291 62 4919
Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm
£6 per class, £34 for course of six sessions.
BENEFITS OF QIGONG INCLUDE: Improved balance, Strong back & supple joints, Easier breathing, Stabilized blood pressure, Calm, clear mind, Core stability and strength, Maintained bone density
T'ai-Chi, Abergavenny
New term starts Thursday September 15th 6pm - 7.30pm
Held at St Michael's Centre, Pen Y Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD.
T’ai-Chi Ch’uan (Ultimate Supreme Form of Boxing)
T’ai-Chi Ch'uan is ideal for people of all ages and degrees of fitness. These classes offer relaxation techniques, body strengthening and gentle stretching, all achieved through practicing the slow yet powerful movements and breathing exercises. The Ultimate, Supreme form of Boxing: Exercise, Meditation and Martial Art. The regular practice of this slow, flowing technique calms the mind, strengthens the back and legs, improves balance, circulation and bone density. T’ai-Chi is ideal for people of all ages and degrees of fitness. The classes offer relaxation techniques, body strengthening and gentle stretching, all achieved through practicing the slow yet powerful movements and breathing exercises.
BENEFITS OF T’AI-CHI-CH'UAN INCLUDEImproved balance Strong back & supple joints Maintained bone density Easier breathing Stabilized blood pressure Calm, clear mind Core stability and strength
New to T'ai-Chi? Come to the first class and pay either £8 or enrol for the 12-week course: £84
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