Inner Harmony: Discovering Your Healing Power through Tai Chi, Qigong

Creative Time

Qigong has many forms in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and all of them are designed to promote the movement of Qi (referred to as life energy, breath) throughout the body. In Chinese medicine theory illness is caused by Qi stagnation, and getting enhanced Qi moving is always a part of any healing process.Esther will guide you in various forms of Qigong, including Tai Chi, with a strong emphasis on the essentials of breath, stance, intent and focus, leading to effective Qigong training. You've never had a Tai Chi class like this!Key Workshop Takeaways:<ul><li>Learn to work with your Qi, remove blockages, and get it moving properly</li><li>Tap into your inner healer and the powerful medicine already inside your body</li><li>Learn not only the movements, but also the intention and finer details, which lead to improved results</li><li>Improve balance and coordination, better handle physical obstacles</li><li>Improve mental clarity, better handle mental and emotional obstacles</li><li>Develop your connection with the earth and nature</li></ul> Before: Prepare to Succeed<ul><li>Double-check the address, date and start time.</li><li>Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. No short skirts or tight jeans.</li><li>Street shoes are not allowed on the practice floor. You may bring cloth slippers, socks, or practice barefoot. You may also wear non-marking athletic shoes which are dedicated to indoor Tai Chi practice, and never used outdoors.</li><li>Set reasonable expectations for yourself. Tai Chi is a feat of balance, memory, strength, and coordination. These skills and attributes are developed slowly over time. Nobody can perform Tai Chi well after their first class, or even their first month.</li></ul>

Esther Mo is a lifelong practitioner of body-mind-energy exercises rooted in traditional Chinese and Eastern wisdom. She holds a Master of Science degree from New York University and a bachelor's degree from Beijing Sports University. She offers classes and individual training in Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, meditation, singing, swimming, and weight loss, as well as single and multi day retreats with various focuses. Since the age of 5, Esther has devoted herself to the study of classical Chinese arts. Esther has studied with the highest level masters in these fields and is the lineage holder of two traditional schools of internal cultivation practices. Esther approaches holistic well-being in an authentic way, addressing areas such as sleep, exercise, food, and relationships. Book now, commit to the practice, and see results!

AccessibilityCTHQ is located on the 7th Floor of 59 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The building entrance has no steps and elevator access is provided directly to CTHQ. Service animals are welcome.A variety of seating options are available including: wooden chairs with backs and wooden benches and stools. This event begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 2:30 pm.Accessibility RequestsIf you have any questions regarding accessibility or to request specific accommodations, please email: curatorial@creativetime.org.Covid GuidelinesWhile masks are not required, they are available to all guests at CTHQ and mask-wearing is encouraged. If you are feeling sick or have tested positive for Covid-19, we ask that you please refrain from participating in CTHQ programs in order to care for fellow community members.TransportationThe closest MTA subway stations are: Astor Place on the 6 line, 2nd Avenue on the F line, and 8th Street-NYU on the R Line. These stations are not wheelchair accessible. The closest wheelchair accessible stations are: Bleecker Street on the 6 line and Broadway-Lafayette on the B/D/F/M line, with an elevator on the north side of Houston St. between Lafayette St. and Crosby St. Parking in the vicinity is free after 6 PM.

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