Nia Movement Form #1 - Tai Chi
Posted: Oct 11, 10:54 PM
MARTIAL ART: Tai Chi
Catch Phrase: Slow Dance
In Your Nia Practice: Nia moves inspired by Tai Chi focuses on developing a relationship with your slow dance, with maintaining the vertical alignment of your three body weights, and learning to move from a lower center of gravity in your body, called the Tan-Tien, which is situated two inches below your navel in the center of the pelvis. Moving from this center, it is possible to develop sensory awareness and a nourishing energy relationship between your body and the world and space around you. A Nia Tai Chi experience involves using circular, elegant and soft movements, reminiscent of swimming in water. Fluidity provides definition without the use of external weights and gently increases a joint’s range of motion. Coordinating arm, eye and hand motions creates systemic movement. Shifting body weight protects the skeletal system and provides conditioning for the legs. Leading with the heel and shifting body weight rather than dropping it allows you to move safely and workout without shoes.
Tai Chi Teaches You: Precision. Alignment of the Three Body Weights. Hand and Eye Coordination. Heel Lead and Weight Shift. Continuous Flow of Energy. Conscious and Focused Mindfulness. Moving from the Lower Abdomen, the Tan-Tien. The Smile Line. Integration of the Hands, Upper and Lower Body and Breathing. Establishing Balance and Coordination.
