Unraveling the Secrets of the Eight Brocades
4-weeks (first 4) | Available (Membership Required)
The Eight Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) is a classic Tai Chi/Qigong form, offering a complete practice in an easy-to-learn sequence of eight exercises. Although the entire form takes only about 15 minutes to do, it builds strength, flexibility, energy, a calm, focused mind and, according to a recent meta-analysis, helps improve sleep quality, too. This course will explain why the Eight Brocades practice works so well, including which meridians and acupressure points are activated, and how one can perform and modify the form to accommodate individual needs.
Cris Caivano
Cris Caivano is an exercise/movement therapist, a certified Qigong instructor (Santa Cruz Qigong Center, Lee Holden), and author of the twice-published book, Strength Training, Staying Fit and Fabulous (Dover, 2018). Originally a dancer, Cris taught dance at SUNY Purchase for over 11 years, as well as at the 92nd St Y in New York City and at the Davis Art Center, Davis CA. With a teaching background of 40 + years, she currently offers Qigong classes through her website, criscaivano.com, as well dance and Qigong workshops throughout the greater New York area and at Kripalu in Lenox, MA. Cris holds an M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College.