Tai Chi Inspired Poetry Workshop with Poet Flo Oy Wong & Tai Chi Master Nelson Ng
Saturday, September 7, 2pm – 4pm
565 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112
Discover the harmony between movement and words at our Tai Chi-Inspired Poetry Workshop.
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Join Contemporary Asian Theatre Scene (CATS) for a unique Tai Chi-inspired Poetry Workshop that integrates the ancient practice of Tai Chi with the expressive art of poetry. This workshop, led by renowned artist and poet Flo Oy Wong and Tai Chi Master Nelson Ng, will explore connections between these two practices of mind/body expression. Participants will engage in Tai Chi movements inspired by nature, which fosters self-discovery and creative practices to move towards poetic formats such as cinquain, haiku, American haiku and more.
Through this workshop, you will
- Discover the synergies between Tai Chi and poetry.
- Learn the differences between Tai Chi and Qigong, and how both practices can enhance your creative process.
- Experience the importance of patience, persistence, self-awareness to build self-confidence through discipline and consistency in your learning path.
- Participate in discussions on the value of creativity, spirituality, and balance in life.
- Engage in morning practices to clear stagnant energies, allowing for clearer thinking and responding.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
- Anyone interested in the integration of mind, body, and spirit through artistic practices.
- Poets and writers of all levels who are looking to enhance their creative expression through physical movement.
- Tai Chi practitioners interested in exploring new dimensions of their practice.
- Individuals seeking personal growth through open-focus and creative collaboration.
- Members of diverse communities who wish to engage in a supportive environment for rewarding creative expression.
- Unleash your creativity and find inner balance.
Facilitators
FLO OY WONG: An esteemed artist and poet, Flo Oy Wong bridges the concepts of Tai Chi and poetry, highlighting the value of unconventional approaches to learning. Flo will co-lead this poetry workshop that will emphasize self-discovery, creativity, and the importance of balance and self-expression through simple and engaging visualizations and writing exercises.
NELSON NG: A Tai Chi master, Nelson Ng explains Tai Chi as a form of expression, similar to calligraphy, where each person’s practice is unique. He emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, patience, and persistence in learning.
Come and be part of this enriching experience, where poetry and Tai Chi come together to inspire and to transform.
CATS serves the Silicon Valley communities to showcase AAPI artists in theater, film, music, visual art & cultural arts programs to the growing Asian American community.
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