Ai Chi Basic with Gianni De Stefani & Prashanth C.G.
February 27, 2027
Ai Chi consists of 19 movements or katas, performed while breathing at a rate of about 14-16 breaths per minute. The first six arm movements are based on Qi Gong, with a relatively static and symmetrical body posture. The subsequent movements are based on Tai Chi, with continuous shifting of the center of gravity.
The progression moves through a series of “regulatory conditions” of increasing difficulty, from static to dynamic, symmetrical to rotatory and asymmetrical movement, and visual to non-visual (vestibular) control.
More on Ai Chi – Aquatic Tai Chi
Created in the early 1990s by Jun Konno, former coach of the Japanese Olympic swimming team and director of the renowned Aqua Dynamic Institute in Yokohama, Ai Chi brings the flowing principles of Tai Chi into warm water at 33–34°C.
Through slow, rhythmic and circular movements coordinated with the breath, Ai Chi promotes deep relaxation, body awareness, and a sense of inner balance. The gentle resistance and support of the water encourage us to become more attentive to our physical sensations, emotions, and inner experience.
Prerequisites: No previous experience required.
Credits: Ai Chi Basic gives 8 hours of credit as a supplemental class for WABA and Watsu India.
Gianni De Stefani
Travels worldwide since more than 30 years as organizer and WABA instructor. He teaches Watsu Basic, Watsu 1, 2 & 3, Anatomy for Watsuer, Adapted Watsu, Watsu & Meditation, Watsu for Babies, OBA, Woga, Water Gymnastics and Rehab.
Prashanth C.G.
Prashanth C.G. is a Watsu practitioner and Watsu Basic instructor with a Master in Neurological & Psychosomatic Disorders. He is working with paediatric and adult neuro clients.
Timings: 8.45 am – 6.30 pm
Price: ₹ 6,500 (lunch included)
Please read the General Information before you apply for this course.
