The Flow of Five Elements
Exploring the principles of the Five Elements through the movement of your body
24. 7. – 3.8. 2023, Mlynica, High Tatras (SK)
Research Seminar Flow of the Five Elements focuses on working with the transformations of Yin and Yang, and subsequently with the flow of the Five Transformations of energy (the 5 elements) around us – but most importantly, in the movement of our own body. Nature is the perfect setting for this exploration!
Through practical sessions (including mindful movement improvisations, movement connections, and embodied research), as well as theoretical lectures, we offer participants an introduction to the concept of the Five Elements and the circulation of energy between them. Students will not only understand these transformations intellectually but will also experience them physically, and begin to integrate their potential into movement.
We will apply these transformations in developing technique, floor work, contact improvisation, and partnering. The principles will also serve as themes for improvisational tasks.
This seminar is designed for experienced dancers, actors, and movers who wish to deepen their understanding of the body and enrich their skills in movement, dance techniques, and improvisation.
Research Content:
– Activating and circulating vital Qi in the body and practicing its conscious direction into different body layers
– Learning the principles of the 5 elements both theoretically and practically through Qi Gong and movement
– Discovering new movement possibilities by exploring the qualities of individual elements, and then through the transitions between them
– Using this knowledge to create a new movement vocabulary and expand creativity
– Conscious work with the three main energy centers (Tan Tiens) and 19 physical centers
– Theoretical connections with body structures (bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments…) as well as with the psyche
Workshop is led by Zuna and Milan
Venue
Mlynica, Space of forestry pedagogy, High Tatras Mountains, Slovakia
Price
173,- € Early Bird untill 17.5. 2023
198,- € Regular
148,- € Students (first 5 students)
Accomodation and food will be payed after coming.
Accomodation
The participants will be accomodated in Slnecnica guesthouse (The Sunflower), in the closest village, in 2-3 bed rooms. One night costs only 11,- € / total price for accomodation is 110,- €.
Vegan catering will be supplied twice a day (lunch and dinner) at the price of 4,50 € by meal.
Schedule
24.7. – arrival untill 8pm – introduction and presentation of the aim of the workshop
four days of research / one day off / four days of research
3.8. – departure day
Zuna or Milan are happy to bring this workshop to your location.
If you are interested in hosting it in your city or at your event, contact us at: artyci@artyci.com
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