CHOP WOOD ｵ CARRY WATER

"Chop wood and carry water before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water after enlightenment".

Chop Wood ｵ Carry Water is an integrative series of therapeutic & restorative exercises and simple movements designed for injury prevention and health preservation.  

This articulation of gross and micro movements create a state of ease and equilibrium that allow one to relate to one’s own body in a profound, holistic, and proactive way.  This results in fewer restrictions encouraging the body to move more freely allowing for optimum life experience, creativity, clarity and  longevity.

Chop Wood ｵ Carry Water has its foundation in Oriental Medical Theory, integrating breathing techniques, stretching, yoga, QiGong, aerobic movement, strength training and free form movement.  Re balancing the body on a consistent basis is one of the most productive ways of activating the body’s natural healing powers.

Both injury and illness are due to blocked, lack of or excess Qi ~ our vital energy. Restriction of breath and movement constricts our life force, skewing our sense of awareness.  Mobilizing Qi harmonizes the body’s natural functions and stimulate its innate ability to self heal returning the body to a balanced state.

The advanced work includes advanced breathing techniques, healing sounds, vitality exercises and specific movements to stimulate and expand awareness of self.