Tai Chi Symbol Tracing Hands Silk Reeling Workshop

Tai chi symbol tracing hands is a foundation for silk reeling training to improve internal energy flow and to cultivate Qi and spiral force. It is frequently taught in the practice of Chen Style Tai Chi but it can be used to greatly enhance the practice of any tai chi system. In 1963, Professor Shen Jiazhen and Gu Liuxin published a book, Chen Style Tai Chi Quan, which revealed the silk reeling hand positions traced over the tai chi symbol. Participants will learn several tai chi symbol tracing hands patterns on both sides. They will gain an understanding of how the symbol tracing hands patterns holds the eight gates, which are a foundation for push hands training. The eight gates are ward off, roll back, press, push, pull down, split, elbow, shoulder.

Tai chi Symbol Tracing Hands Silk Reeling will provide participants with a valuable tool to take them deeper into the inner workings of tai chi.

**Medical Qigong will be practiced at the beginning of each day and after lunch each day.**

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Cost: $220.00 - Includes video and handout support materials and morning refreshments.

Contact:

Sandy Willis- 804-516-6540, email- sandywillis@gmail.com

Dan Jones- 517-927-9608, djonesdragon@gmail.com