Boundaries | From the Ground Up

“Principle is explained from the top down, while training is sought
after from the bottom up, and this is just the way things are.”
– Issai Chozanshi, The Demon’s Sermon on the Martial Arts

We’ll be looking at boundaries in a very physical, tangible way. Finding your center, moving from center, and maintaining your space while in contact with another person – using models, techniques, and exercises from the Chinese internal arts realm.

This class is geared toward LMTs (and other bodyworkers) – but all are welcome. No bodywork or tai chi experience is needed. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside. But inside or out, you’ll need a well fit N95 or better respirator. This work is up close and personal.

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Continuing Education details
Cultural Competency – We’ll be using anatomical understandings/models of the body from the Chinese neigong (“internal strength”/”internal skill”) view. In addition to learning a (possibly) new model, there are also some terms we’ll be using (dantian, kua gen, etc) that don’t really translate well into English. 

Boundaries – The bulk of the class will focus on maintaining your own space while interacting with another person – developing confident, competent touch without being invasive.

Body Mechanics – Necessary for understanding and maintaining boundaries, side effects include (but are not limited to): easier application of force, gentler release of pressure, less wear and tear on your body, career longevity, strengthening of the tendons and ligaments.