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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
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