What is TMW?
TMW (Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing) is a unique sequence of movements and key teachings, specially developed to promote physical, psychological and emotional health and wellbeing.
With origins in Tai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation, the TMW sequence distils elements of these arts into a simple series of beautiful movements, without complex forms to learn or difficult techniques to master.
The TMW sequence is designed as a vehicle for you to develop a set of skills and understandings, firstly practised within the TMW movements and then gradually taken into every aspect of your life.
For example, do you sometimes feel life is out of control, and your feet never touch the ground?
Through the TMW movements you will learn how to:
- become grounded in your body so you feel more stable and balanced. This new sense of groundedness supports you physically, helping you to release any tension in the muscles.
- relax so there’s more circulation, flow and energy in your body. This new state of being touches your mind state – helping it to release tension so you feel calmer and more centred.
- be in a more natural place of easefulness, breathing more deeply and connected to yourself in a different way.
The stresses in your life haven’t changed, but you have – so now you can make decisions and take actions from this more relaxed and balanced place in yourself.
How does it work?
TMW is embodied mindfulness; practising the movements will gently invite your mind into your body and therefore into the present moment.
Being present to the moment and focussing on the gentle, flowing movements brings a release of stress and anxiety, both in the mind and body. You can begin to experience yourself as centred, grounded and balanced.
Embodying these qualities of relaxation and calmness allow your breath to deepen and flow more naturally which, in turn, brings a sense of vitality and aliveness.
Feeling more connected to ourselves in this way brings us into a kinder, more accepting relationship with ourselves and others. The more we practise the movements and embody these qualities, the more we are able to experience them elsewhere is our lives. We are better resourced to meet life and its challenges.