Our Tai Chi program runs year round. It consists of 4 online classes per week. Each class is 40 minutes in length, and includes the following:
* Warm up and light stretching
* Qi Gong set
* Instruction of Tai Chi movements
* Practice of the Tai Chi form
* Controlled practice of some of the self-defense techniques
* Relaxation, visualization, and meditation techniques
(Note: Beginner classes are always taught separately from the other classes, to
provide a structured learning environment. )
What to wear and bring to class?
1) Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing. There is no uniform
required.
2) Students are asked not to wear outdoor shoes in the classroom to keep the
floor clean. Indoor shoes, slippers, or going barefoot are acceptable.
3) Students may bring a mat, towel or blanket to sit and lie on during the floor
stretches and the relaxation technique. (There are chairs available for anyone who is uncomfortable or unable to sit or lie on the floor.)
4) Students can bring their own water to drink, if they prefer.
Workshops & Lectures
Once a month, a 2 hour class is held for the students of all levels.
The first hour is a usually a workshop, during which students have the opportunity to learn and practice topics that are related to the regular program. The second hour of the class is a lecture. The topics vary, according to the interests and needs of the students.
Past workshop topics:
* Pushing Hands
* Pa Kua
* Qi Gong (various sets & exercises)
* Playing with Energy
* Reiki
* Self-Defense Applications from Tai Chi form
Past lecture topics:
* History and Philosophy of Tai Chi
* Qi Gong
* Meditation
* The 5 Elements
* Chakras
* I Ching
* Pa Qua
* Antioxidants
* Thoughts, Intentions, Levels of Sen
* Energy and Healing Vibrations
* NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
* The Body's Immune System and potential ways to enhance it