Imagine so much energy that coagulates simultaneously from different parts of the globe. Imagine so many warm bellies ready to convey conscious gestures. For the eighth time in Italy, the World Taiji Day will be held in Italy at the Castello di Belgioioso, leaving the public with the chance to savor the secrets of an ancient discipline.

The event will take place inside Officinalia, a historical event in the area of ​​organic farming, aimed at lovers of nature, the environment and beyond. The market exhibition of organic, biodynamic and domestic ecology, which takes place from April 28th to May 1st, will host the event dedicated to tai chi chuan (or taiji quan) which is divided into seminars, demonstrations, workshops with high-level teachers, exponents of many different styles and schools scattered throughout the national territory. An important detail, given that body, well-being, movement and food always go together: we suggest you take a look at the vegan, macrobiotic and ayurvedic cooking workshops to be held during the days of the event!

One world ... one breath recites this year's slogan. Yes, because the event will spread from time zone to time zone across the globe, passing 60 countries and 6 continents. A spectacular event, unique, all dedicated to the supreme art of confrontation which is the tai chi chuan that more than a legend of Taoist tradition wants was founded by the legendary Chang San Feng, an immortal monk.

Taiji Festival: the program

Let's see the program of Taiji Festival 2012 in detail:

It starts Saturday, April 28 with the demonstrations of the schools present, preceded by a stage of M ° Orlando Francese on the Tian Di Dao Lu and on the Form 13 movements, and with the Master Zhang Chun Li who explores the famous 8 pieces of brocade ( Ba Duan Chun Li) and, in the afternoon, he will lead towards what are commonly called the Fun of the Five Animals, the Qi gong defined Wu Qin Xi, which takes up the movements of the 5 main animals of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTC) system associated with the elements and to the seasons, according to the eastern emblematic system. Next, the teacher will illustrate the shape with the fan and the first Chen style form called Lao Jia Yi Lu . Maestro Francesco Pagliari continues with the Yang style form simplified by Chen Man Ching.

Sunday, April 29th will be held the 5th Grand Gala of Taiji with competitions of forms and of Tui shou and the World Kung Fu Day which will involve all the associations that spread external styles including Shaolin and Wushu. Obviously, Qi gong is also contemplated (in particular, M ° Zu Yao Wu holds a Qi Gong internship - Breathing with plants; M ° Xia Chao Zhen leads us to discover the energy of heaven and earth in the practice of Taiji) . In the afternoon of the same day there is space for sword practice and introductory integral yoga lessons.

On Monday, April 30th, in the morning, Maestro Gianfranco Pace trains explosive energy ( Fa Jing ); we find the world-famous Chen style teacher in the afternoon, when he will dedicate himself to deepening the Ba Men (the eight forces of taiji and related applications). After school demonstrations at 12.30, resuming at 4.30pm with Taiji Kun Fa illustrated by M ° Orlando Francese and M ° Giovanni Furnò with Bagua Zhang.

Tuesday, May 1, the last day, Master French Orlando illustrates the martial applications of Taiji, Master Gianfranco Pace introduces to the Ba Men and the eight intrinsic forces of Tui shou (thrust with hands) performed in free form. Maestro Aldo Materassi exposes the principles of the Yang form and Maestro Giovanni Furnò gives an example of Bagua Zhang . At 12.30 pm there will be demonstrations of the schools present. In the afternoon, Maestro Stefano Danesi introduces Shou Bo (Ancient fighting techniques with the use of projections), continues with Materassi and Yang, and again projections of the free Tui shou with Pace.

The splendid park, the good air there is, shoes or bare feet will be required, as well as comfortable and wide dresses.

The sun seems to shine, and even if it were not so, we cannot imagine what kind of moving meditation of so many people in the same days. But this is also a heartbeat of the change we want to see take place, the strong core of the world that is turning towards something conscious and dense.

For more detailed information on events:

PWKA CLUB ITALIA Association President Walter Lorini

Tel.02 - www.pwka.com - www.worldtaichiday.org