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Shibashi

Shibashi (18 Taichi qigong movements) is a moving qigong (energy/breath exercise) based on the movements of Taiji Quan (Taichi Chuan).  It was created by Professor Lin Housheng as a faster and more effective way for students to learn and start to gain the benefits of Taiji and qigong.  Shibashi follows the same principles as Taiji.  It is practised in a slow relaxed manner with the movements co-ordinated with relaxed abdominal breathing. As with Taiji the posture must be aligned to ensure a solid root and to allow all the movements to come from your centre. 4 Week Shibashi course click here Shibashi may be learnt and practised as a standalone exercise. However, in Chowa Ryu it forms a perfect complement to push-hands. The posture, strong root, relaxed deep breathing and softness of movement that Shibashi teaches are all essential in push-hands.     4 Week Shibashi course You will learn the first Shibashi set (18 movements as used in Chowa Ryu).  Course costs £15 for the 4 weeks (approximately 6 hours of instruction and practise from an OCN qualified Shibashi instructor). Contact   info@chowa-ryu.co.uk  for more details and start dates. Course notes:   [top]