A Classic Encounter: Anatomy in Clay & Tai Chi
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One of the most graceful forms of traditional self-defense, Tai Chi involves flowing movements and breathing techniques that promote physical and mental well-being, enhance balance, improve aerobic capacity, and increase flexibility.
The non-profit Anatomy In Clay® Centers presents a unique opportunity to learn about Tai Chi within the perspective of human anatomy. Steve Elliott, founder of Great Blue Heron Tai Chi in Longmont and a student of Tai Chi for more than 30 years, will partner with Jon Zahourek for this special interactive event.
Steve will guide participants in several traditional Tai Chi moves,
accompanied by a narrative from Jon, who will lead participants in building the muscles of the rotator cuff in clay, using a scale model of the human shoulder. The human skeleton and its muscles are key actors in the low impact activity that characterizes the Tai Chi system.
We had a great turnout when we first offered this free class in 2018 ...
here's another chance to participate!
All ages are welcome and no previous experience with Tai Chi or human anatomy is necessary. If you register, please let us know if you can't make it!
• What we'll do
We will demonstrate the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System, building and applying clay to scale models.
• What to bring
Dress casually. No need to bring anything other than an enthusiasm for learning human anatomy.
• Important to know
This is Meet Up is for ANYONE with an interest in learning and studying human anatomy.
Artists.
Yoga instructors.
Medical students.
All anatomy students.
Science teachers.
Bio-medical teachers of all kinds.
Body workers.
Massage therapists.
Athletic trainers.
Pilates instructors.
Nurses.
Anatomy in Clay® Centers exists to expand upon centuries of exploration into human and animal bodies. The system was founded by Jon Zahourek, who pioneered a new way of teaching anatomy more than thirty years ago with a hands-on approach to learning anatomy. In its lengthy history, anatomy has been closely linked with the medical sciences but is also an essential element in the understanding of who we are and how we function in the world, a subject with broad implications.