Chanrou Movement is a system of movements that integrates dance, yoga, tai chi, and swimming. It was created by Juliu Horvath, a Romanian dancer whose dance career was cut short by a ruptured Achilles tendon and the cumulative physical strain from years of performing. He subsequently developed this original and unique movement system to revitalize his body and free himself from pain.
Vision:Incorporate the movements you’ve learned in Chanrou into your daily life, and allow your body to reach a state of relaxation and ease.
Objective: Focus your mind on your own sensations, allowing your body and mind to feel relaxed and at ease; reduce pressure on the spine; fully extend your limbs; and infuse your movements with flexibility, so that your vitality, energy, and spirit flow freely.
Features:Starting with the various planes of spinal motion, the forward bend/Backbend/Rotation/Scoliosis/Moving in circles, attempting to engage the body from many different perspectives, emphasizing the holistic nature of the human being, and opening up the flow of vitality, energy, and spirit.,The energy extends to the farthest reaches of the body, emphasizing harmony and wholeness. During practice, one focuses on bodily sensations, stimulating the nervous system to increase the efficiency and range of motion, bringing the body into a relaxed state that is elongated and free from tension.
Who I Think This Is For:
1. Beginners in Sports:If you want to start exercising but don’t know where to begin, you can build a foundation for exercise through Zen-style gentle exercise.
2. People who enjoy exercise but don't use equipment:If you simply want to use bodyweight exercises as a form of exercise to improve your health—rather than building a bodybuilder’s physique—you can achieve the positive benefits of exercise by fully moving your body through Zen-style exercises.
3. If you've been plagued by injuries from weight training:While enjoying the process of building muscle, excessive strain on the body can cause pain that limits your ability to exercise. Even if you’re injured, Zen-style exercises can help you regain control of your body and a sense of ease.