Pedagogy; Principles of Learning and Teaching; Training Pol

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Pedagogy;
Principles of Learning and Teaching; Training Policy

This is an extensive area of inquiry.
Below are listed a number of important principles and policies that govern how we pursue the cultivation of skills.

1. Positive reinforcement.

2. short , midden and long term goal orientation.

3. If at first you don't succeed, try again, and again and again.

(research possibilities ).

4. New skills must be presented clearly, logically and systematically.

5. Trainees should ask questions whenever necessary.
The instructor will try to answer all questions and assist in solving technical problems.

6. To own ignorance is the beginning of understanding and capability.
"I don't know," an opportunity arises for learning, research and development.

7. The method of training is derived in part from the Martial tradition of 'Wu Gung.'
This means that we cultivate understanding and capability through drill. The drill, or 'sequences,' is trained in four phases:

1. Learning the drill - This means memorizing and repeating movement according to distance, timing, rhythm, angle and balance, sequentially, directionally, solo
and with training partners, armed or unarmed, under various conditions, until the trainee can execute the drill competently.

2. Defeating the drill - No method is perfect. Every drill contains numerous mechanical and tactical openings. One by one, these are exposed during the execution of drill.
The problems arising from these weaknesses are solved in various ways across a wide range of variation, until the trainee is capable of seeing or feeling the openings, and either closing them off, or exploiting them.

3. Mining the drill - The drill is never an end in itself; rather, it is a tool of research and development.
As the process of defeating the drill proceeds, unforeseen patterns may be exposed that facilitate the discovery of principles in operation,
and of numerous applications of method as yet unknown to the trainee, and to the instructor, who is also and always a trainee.
These discoveries are then subjected to a long process of testing, research and development.
In this way, knowledge progresses. This is called "mining the drill."

4. Discarding the drill - Eventually, the form of the drill is no longer needed to provide a framework or context for the trainee to see or to effect the operation of principle. Rather, the dangers and opportunities become apparent right across the whole spectrum of experience, and may be avoided or exploited as necessary and appropriate.

In this way, the formal gives way to the formless and skills become indistinct or invisible.
Discarding the drill is the beginning of the application of skills in practice; the point where training becomes practice.
Never obsess about improving your weak points.
Work on them, but concentrate on your strong points.
It will take some time to discover what these are, so patient investigation is required.

8. 9. Never end a period of training at a point of frustration.
When experiencing difficulties with a skill or drill, one should leave off and end the day's work by training in a method wherein one excels, or which is otherwise interesting and agreeable.

10. To learn fast, train slowly. Before rapid, forceful execution of drill can be performed both correctly and safely, many hundreds of slow repetitions are necessary.
Proper training is careful, systematic, analytical, flexible, and thorough. The trainee's life and mission depend on this. It is said, 'one may train for twenty years, or one may train for one year twenty times.' To learn fast, train slowly.

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NMS Fluid, Spiral and Total Method (Tai Chi Chuan- Ba Gua Zhang-Xing Yi Chuan)

Approaching NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung are a progressive four-part practice series designed to prepare students physically and energetically for a full experience of the challenging practice of Universal Yoga. Key concepts, postures and sequencing unique to NMS Tao Yin Yoga / Chi Kung gradually introduced over the course of these four practices.

Key concepts:

* • Full range of motion exercises for each joint of the body
* • Balanced stretching and strengthening of each main muscle group of the body
* • Equal amount of postures for the arms and legs
* • Equal amount of forward bending, backward bending and twists
* • Long sequences of asymmetrical postures to generate strong internal energy flows

Outline

* Practice 1: Stationary / Static stretching and mild strengthening. Level: beginner/intermediate
* Practice 2: Stationary /Static stretching and basic dynamic strengthening. Level: beginner/intermediate
* Practice 3: Dynamic / Static flows and stronger Stationary are introduced. Level: intermediate
* Practice 4: Geometric Strategic Maps (GSM)"Mandala" sequence for complete balancing of consciousness. Level: intermediate.


These practices are designed for able-bodied students with a keen interest in physical development as a foundation for mind, body, spiritual practice. It is recommended that even fit experienced yoga practitioners begin the Approaching NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung series with Practice 1 in order to gain familiarity with the key concepts and postures. Mastery of these practices prepares one for the full-length intermediate NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung practice featured in the NMS DVD.

NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung

Is a unified scientific approach to achieving liberation of (empowerment) through a balanced application of physical, energetic and psychic practices. This system reflects NMS experience with Master teachers of the Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist traditions decades of personal practice and research, and belief in complete freedom (research of possibilities) and creativity in practice (evolution).

The NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung

Practices are designed to begin creating a powerful balancing and centering influence on consciousness. Based on a comprehensive understanding of all possible Yoga /Chi Kung

Postures –Motion –Movement (Forms Mechanics and Dynamics) essence rather than on specific fixed patterns, these are just a few examples of thousands of possible sequences, or NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung

sub-styles, that can range from very vigorous and active to very quiet and restorative. NMS encourages students and teachers to use the tools of NMS Tao Yin Yoga /Chi Kung

to create unique practices well-suited to support their own personal development (Style) along the mind, body ,spiritual path.