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Company: Streatham Theatre Company
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Telephone: +44 20 3432 5710
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Event Website: http://streathamtheatre.org.uk/event/jul-2016
Title: Preparing for Stage & Auditions: Qigong Workshop
Credits: Led by Mike Jennett
Summary: Practice this relaxation technique to help with pre-stage and audition nerves
Category: Second Tuesday Event, Workshop
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Start date:12 July 2016
End date:12 July 2016
Times: 7.30pm, Doors 7.00pm
Admission: Members FREE, others £3, at the door
Description:
About Mike
Mike first encountered Qigong in the 1980’s as part of his Kung Fu
training. He started Tai Chi in 1990 where Chi Kung (Qigong) was
an adjunct to the main training. Over time it has become known
in its own right. Mike has been on many courses run by well-respected
practitioners including Mantak Chia, Kris Deva North, John Hine,
Dan Docherty, Peter Warr, Raymond Goh and Marnix Wells.
About the workshop
Qigong is initially about breathing correctly and using simple
movements to relax and calm the mind and body. ‘Qi’
(pronounced chee) is usually translated to mean the life force or
vital-energy that flows through all things in the universe. ‘Gong’
(pronounced gung), means accomplishment, or skill that is
cultivated through steady practice. For actors it can help to get
rid of tension and generate internal energy whilst still retaining
that alacrity that is essential just before a performance. The
workshop will give participants a chance to practice correct
breathing technique and some Qigong forms.
(Comfortable clothing & shoes recommended).
Resource Links:
Venue: Vinters Studios http://www.vintersstudios.co.uk
Venue Address: 1b Sunnyhill Road, London SW16 2UG