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The very first ‘The Tao Way Movement Retreat’ has come to an end. Each day filled with physical practices, good food, meaningful conversations and taking care of the body, mind and spirit in many ways. Thank you to everyone involved, it is something I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. Look out next year for another week-long retreat (Maybe somewhere in Europe). Until then, here are some thoughts on our work this past week.
If we are talking about the education of a human being, we cannot separate any one part entirely. It is not just the improvement of the physical nor the mental layer but the betterment of everything that the human is. We spent over 6 hours per day in physical practice but also hours spent in discussion behind the ideas, hours in meditation and stillness and time spent working through emotions and mental struggles. If you think it is possible to improve the strength of your bicep muscle but not your focus and concentration then you are in for a big surprise. Is it easy? No. Is it possible? Of course!
How I teach greatly impacts how these areas are improved and understood. I cannot describe my teaching style because I try not to have one. The way I introduce concepts and movements is more important than those movements themselves. How we do something is everything. It is not just about details. It is how we are involved in the learning process. This is often completely absent and not even mentioned. In this way, some people get it and others are left without it. That is not how I believe education should work. Everyone was challenged in every moment but always with an eye on the right challenges for the individual.
What can you get in just one week with this kind of practice, people and environment? EVERYTHING! Even though we have finished the retreat, the changes are still growing in everyone. It will still take consistent practice and exploration with these ideas daily but the wheels are already set in motion.
I have a real passion for what I do and I care for my students.
If you are interested in this type of education and setting your wheels in motion send a message to info@taowaymove.com for online coaching.
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Hello, my name is Antonio and I am both a teacher and student of Movement. Through this YouTube channel 'The Tao Way', I would like to introduce different concepts within the movement perspective, give tutorial and instructional videos as well as share my own practice and the practices of my students. If this is your first time here...welcome! I recommend you watch my 'Getting Started' series and start there - you can find the playlist on this channel. If you are a returning viewer...hello again!
If you would like to host me for a workshop or you are interested in having me as your personal teacher, please email the office at info@taowaymove.com for more information.
What does ‘ The Tao Way 陶道’ mean? (陶) is part of my Chinese name, 陶力安 (Táolì'ān). 道 (Dào), in this word, means ‘The Way’. So, my channels name means ‘The Way Of Tao’ or ‘The Way Of Antonio’.
Keep moving!
- Antonio