Creating Change for the Better A Practice ofofof by Cultivating Mind and Body I have so enjoyed your classes and only wish that you had been teaching it when I first started about a year and a half ago. –Nancy Better Living: ___ His genuine love of and dedication to both the external and internal aspects of martial arts makes • him an excellent, knowledgeable and patient Balance instructor. –Kari • ___ Coordination Coordination He enthusiastically demonstrates and discusses his • approach to the forms, monitoring the class carefully Health while encouraging each student to go to their next level. –Allen • ___ Mindfulness • Eric’s ability to approach clients from all walks of life Mobility with a multitude of backgrounds is an amazing gift… -April • ___ Peace & Calm • His genuine interest and friendly manner have made SelfSelf----ProtectionProtection him an instant hit among our Tai Chi students - Tai Chi, Qigong Jeffrey • ___ Stress Reduction & SelfSelf----DefenseDefense He has exhibited the highest understanding in all • aspects of the martial art including the single person Wellbeing forms, pushing hands, applications of the Taiji Chuan forms, and the various methods by which Taiji Chuan and Qigong are utilized to cultivate health and www.NeijiaStudies.com wellness. – Sensei B.Roberts Phone: 973-TBD-???? eMail: [email protected] Facebook: @NeijiaStudies Welcome To Curriculum Core Values • Humility – we are just people, each with Tai Chi our own battles and experiences. • Tai Chi (Taiji) is a martial art known for its Respect - for all students & walks of life, health benefits to mind and body. As one of the regardless of beliefs or pasts. most well-known “internal” styles, its slow • Trust – to be earned through deed and (what is it) upright practice is often compared to moving showing mutual respect for one another. Neijia Studies is about the education and practice meditation. Instruction will focus on the Yang • of Chinese martial arts that focuses on the Honor – showing loyalty to our views, 24-Posture form for wellness, including peers, and practices. “internal” aspects or Neijing – the use of improving stability, balance, coordination, • Virtue – recruiting the wise-mind to make relaxation, softness, and qi (chi). In contrast to cardio-pulmonary circulation, and relaxation. our best choices with courage & prudence. “external” martial arts that focus on rigorous This helps to reduce the risk of trip/slip/fall physical conditioning and musculoskeletal incidents, preserve calm, and gain greater self- toughness, the neijia arts emphasizes training control physically and emotionally. whole-body breathing, relaxation, mindfulness Offering To and adaptability. • Community/Adult School Classes (tell me more) Mindful Qigong • After-School Programs (Grades 9+) Most associated with the monasteries of the Qigong is an ancient Chinese system that • Integrated Health Programs Wudangshan territory, these practices have integrates movement of body, breath & mind • shown to be of significant benefit to health and to improve wellness. This practice helps to Mental Health Programs wellness. This is achieved by cultivating a deeper ease hypertension, anxiety, and depression; • Senior & Independent Living Communities and more relaxed state of mind and body, assists the body's circulation and natural • Yoga, Pilates & Dance Studios resulting in quieting and being more aware of the immunity system; and improves mindful • YMCA & Community Gyms “inner” world while also becoming more awareness of our experiences. Easily adapted • adaptable to our “outer” world. for those who may be chair bound or are Private Gyms challenged by limitations which prohibit (what can I expect) prolonged standing. The practice of the internal arts challenges our Clientele perceptions, how we relate to things and others, and how we can move within the world around us. • Morristown Community School These challenges are best met by the student who SelfSelf----DefenseDefense • Performing Arts Academy Self-defense on the street won't be measured remembers to keep an “empty cup” – to learn and • Studio Yoga Madison practice without assumptions or judgement from in rounds; your goal is to get out of a conflict • prior experiences. One can only learn once there quickly and effectively! This is a practical Parsippany PACE is room to learn. Thus we must empty our often oriented class that borrows from many styles • Private Students overflowing cup to be open to new ideas, and emphasizes pragmatic skills. Each class • …and Growing !! experiences, and growth… will practice techniques and exercises from a wide variety of styles and traditions for quick and effective results. .