STAV PRACTICE ON THE NATIONAL MALL
			SPONSORED BY: Ice And Fire, USA Ice and Fire, USA is the United States Branch of Ice and Fire, a UK company dedicated to the promotion of Stav to the general public. Stáv is a Norwegian word, meaning 'Stáve'. It has many connotations, but the one of most relevance here is its reference to the ancient alphabet, the rune Stáves, of ancient Norse and Germanic origin. The word Stáv implies a deep understanding of the runes through the many attributes that tradition, mythology and everyday life has attached to them. Stáv is a Mind, Body Spirit system, comparable to Tai Chi and Yoga, but originating through the traditions and mythology of Northern Europe, rather than the Orient. It developed through the Norwegian family, Hafskjold, and is often referred to as Hafskjold Stáv. The system helps people improve and develop themselves by dealing with them holistically. That is Stáv works on the whole person: their physical body, their mind (both logical and intuitive) and their spirituality. Only by working with all three can people develop into complete, fully rounded individuals. A small group of dedicated practicioners of stav meet every Tuesday at 7pm at the Smithsonian metro (mall side) and Move to a nice shady spot to practice the martial aspect of Stav. This week the event will be free to all. Wear loose comfortable clothing and come prepared to get a mild work-out. Look for the telltale redhead in the green shirt with our logo on it, or if you arrive after 7:15, look for a small group in green shirts doing what looks like Tai Chi under the trees near the USDA building. WHEN: Tuesday, September 11, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. DIRECTIONS National Mall Near Smithsonian Metro/USDA building Take Metro to the Smithsonian Exit and exit on the Mall side. Our contact will be there until 7:15, afterwards, look for us under the trees near the USDA building. Driving Directions: Take your favorite method to get to the National Mall, proceed to 15th and Independence and look for the Smithsonian Metro exit or the USDA building CONTACT: Miki at miki@iceandfire.us COST: Free.