chiharmonie, what is it?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its principles are the theoretical basis of chiharmonie. Throughout the five seasons, practice changes, evolves and adapts to the energy that nature gives off.

Spring awakens sleeping chi, summer stimulates our whole self, Indian summer refocuses us, autumn invites us to let go and winter brings softness and calm.

This seasonal rhythm, very often neglected in our daily activities, allows us, once assimilated into our lives, to be more focused and efficient, to be more attentive and in balance with our emotions, and to strengthen our health in general.

Structure and content of a course:

More specifically, chiharmonie courses are shaped according to the five seasons. Each station is linked to the meridians (energy channels that pass through our body) which are stimulated, stretched and strengthened during the practice to better nourish the chi to the organs associated with them, and thus bring the balance (yin and yang, deficiency chi or overabundant chi).

The different practices that make up a class are inspired, on the one hand, by martial arts and traditional Chinese gymnastics practices (QiQong, Taï-chi) and, on the other hand, by different styles of yoga and Pilates. Active relaxation, stretching, self-massage and breathing and meditation exercises are present in the second part of the class.

Practice is supported by music and colored balls associated by their tones and smells (essential oil synergies) with the different seasons in order to amplify body sensations and provide support.