KI DOJO
your dojo since1978
(Ass.P.D.Ki Dojo) viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m
T’ai Chi Chuan
The antique Chinese art of T’ai Chi Chuan, is approx. 3000 years old and is an excellent holistic system: at the same time it strengthens, discharges and harmonises mind, body and emotions.
It is based on the Taoist idea that a system made of mind, body and soul is harmonising for the quality of the body-energy by itself, producing therefore a natural balance from the being. By analysing its name this idea becomes even clearer:T’(ao) Ai Chi Chuan
in order of the words means “the way of the harmony of the energy (constituted by the two energies Yin and Yang, opposite but complementary) which requests the highest diligence”. Patricia Müller teaches exclusively the Peking form of T’ai Chi Chuan, the most recent and the most practised one in China (in schools, hospitals, the army, etc.).
How can this be possible?
T’ai Chi Chuan is characterized by circular and soft movements, executed with slightly bent knees and bust. We combine these movements with a walk characterised by a torsion of the bust or a wider walk which decongests the joints. The movements of the arms are relaxed and harmonic, but in any case also tonic and circular. They are directed by a pelvic movement.
The slow movements are combined with an equally slow and deep breathing, which can involve the thorax, the abdomen, the perineum and the diaphragm.
T’ai Chi Chuan harmonises the body through movement and the mind through breathing: the slower the breathing, the slower we have to move.
According to Chinese medicine every movement of T’ai Chi Chuan is connected with an energetic flow (meridian) and with an internal organ which gets regulated and strengthened. The teacher Patricia Müller is particularly specialized in the curative application of T’ai Chi Chuan, aspects often neglected (publications) or forgotten to make space to an exclusive martial art study.
It is possible to combine T’ai Chi Chuan also with Taoist Yoga and/or Taoist Fitness.
The lessons conclude with localized massages.
Breathing Techniques
Breathing with the thorax guaranties a better ventilation, relaxes the emotions and stabilises the cervical/dorsal part of the spine.
Breathing with the diaphragm acts on the lower inner organs, corrects and protects the lumbar part of the spine and pulls “down” the emotions.
Breathing with the abdomen has a calming effect (indicated for cases of insomnia/anxiety) and produces a light pelvic movement (unblocking the connection between the sacrum and the lumbar spine part to guarantee a healthy torsion without producing ruptures of the discs).
Breathing with the perineum strengthens the muscles of the perineum, which are now able to better contain the endoabdomen pressure (produced by a wrong respiration or a blocked breathing caused for example by stress).
Teacher: Patricia Müller
Patricia Müller started with T’ai Chi Chuan in 1977 studying with the Chinese master Gia Fu Feng.
From 1978-79 she lived in his Taoist Community Stillpoint in Colorado (USA) and in 1981 in Florence (Italy) master Gia Fu Feng authorized her for teaching.
At the association Ki Dojo she offers, since 1988, T’ai Chi Chuan Courses, increasing in 1990 her activity with Taoist Yoga and Taoist Fitness courses.
In London in 1979 she is awarded the diploma for mass therapist, in 1996 for mass physiotherapist in Florence and in 1999 for Teacher of Movement at the Italian sport organisation.
Her lessons include massages, meditation and breathing-exercises.
To promote these disciplines she published in 1996 her book Pratiche Taoiste.
She taught T’ai Chi Chuan and Taoist Yoga in various cities in Italy and in Florentine companies.
Currently it works also on new plans like of taoista application in kitchen, in political sciences, the love etc and on CD on the several Taoiste Practical.
“To know the human body, its anatomy and its physiology helps a lot during the teaching to prevent pains and damages; and to give the student the best feel of security and protection” says Patricia Müller.
Gia Fu Feng
Timetables
T’ai Chi Chuan
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THURSDAY |
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13.30 - 14.30 T’ai Chi Chuan for everybody |
13.30 - 14.30 T’ai Chi Chuan for everybody |
19.00 - 20.00 T’ai Chi Chuan for everybody |
19.00 - 20.00 T’ai Chi Chuan for everybody |
20.00 - 21.00 T’ai Chi Chuan advanced |
20.00 - 21.00 T’ai Chi Chuan advanced |
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THURSDAY |