Tuesday, August 5
THE TAI CHI TREAT
We’ve been looking forward to this weeks workshop, ‘Tai Chi Movements For Well-being’ with artist Jane Spray. We were rather hoping that we could work on the springy grass lawn outside of the Bracelands house but unfortunately the weather is not on our side today – there is a light, but constant drizzle. Instead, we move the tables and chairs inside and relax into the session.
The session is an enjoyable sequence of movements taken from the traditions of TaiChi Chuan and Chi Kung. A form of ‘moving meditation’, this simple sequence is both relaxing and stimulating. Jane tells us that Tai Chi can also help with balance, suppleness and strength, giving you some gentle exercise at the same time as helping you become more grounded, present and aware.
We are joined by Andrew Nixon, Development Officer at the Wye Valley AONB. Andrew completed the application to the National Lottery which successfully secured the funding for mindSCAPE so it is great that he’s able to see the group up and running.
After lunch (a hearty and warming jacket potato with plenty of cheese) the weather brightens up a bit, determined to spend at least some of the session outside we take a stroll down to the log circle site to end the session.
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