Classes
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Classes are for everyone with a curiosity and desire to explore being in their body, improving their health, increasing their range of movement, and expanding their knowledge and skill within the traditions of Chinese movement and medical arts. Everyone works within their abilities from where they are at -- whether they are beginners or seasoned practitioners, and movement is difficult or easy. Come meet great folks and have fun!
Those experiencing pain or other medical issues are encouraged to try private instruction. There is a Special Deal for those currently enrolled in a class. Contact me to schedule a private lesson. Small group lessons are also sometimes available. |
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LIANGONG (a type of qigong)
is a great way to increase body awareness, range of motion, and internal energy while gently improving fitness and overall health. Many have improved their balance and found relief from pain, stiffness and other ailments. It also works well as a warm-up and cool-down for activities like work around the house, gardening, hiking and sports.
The Beginning Liangong class is a great place to start for folks without any experience in qigong or taiji. It is also great for people who have taken classes in the past and want to renew their practice, especially if they don't remember the movements. The next Beginning Liangong class will start January 7 and meet on Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:20 pm through April 21 (14 weeks: no class 1/28, 2/4; $165). Pre-registration is required (the class usually fills before it starts). Scroll to the bottom of this page for registration information. |
TAIJI (Tai Chi)
movements are complex, involving differing changes in direction, speed and acceleration among the limbs and torso while maintaining alignment and relaxation. Practitioners marvel at the range of lessons to be learned at the beginning through advanced levels. An advanced form of qigong, the health benefits it was designed to provide become evident and its martial essence revealed with continuing and dedicated practice. Classes focus on Wu style (one of five traditional Taijiquan styles), developing a strong Taiji foundation and expressing qigong/Taiji principles.
Practicing a simpler form of qigong (like Liangong) or other movement forms like yoga, dance or martial arts before learning Taiji is recommended. Although Taiji is more familiar to many people, please check out the FAQ page for more on whether Taiji classes are right for you. A new Beginning Taiji class will probably start in April and meet on Fridays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Pre-registration will be required but not begin until around March. Scroll down for registration information. (The Beginning Taiji class on the Winter Schedule started in September and is closed to new students except with permission.) |
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Once-A-Month Saturday Fitness & 5 Animal Frolics Qigong
Increase your range of motion, strengthen your legs, core and back, and improve your stamina using qigong principles and martial arts exercises. Learn and practice the 5 Animal Frolics Qigong, an ancient qigong form.
This class is open to everyone who has taken classes here, and their family and friends, or with permission. It meets the third Saturday of every month at the studio (except July and August, Priest Point Park), 10-11:30 a.m. Fee is $15 minimum (all except $5 will be donated to the Scholarship Fund). Bring a straight stick (rod, dowel) about the length of your body and your animal spirits. Come, it's fun! (Contact me before your first Saturday class, just in case there is a temporary schedule change.) |
CLASS SCHEDULE
For a schedule of all classes:
TO REGISTER
For first-time students, contact me and mail the registration form below with payment to the address provided on the form. To secure your space in a class more than one month before it starts, a $50 deposit will be accepted, otherwise please pay in full or make special arrangements. A space in the class is not secured until the registration form is received at the address provided.
For continuing students, let me know which classes you plan to attend by email or in person. Registration forms are not needed unless contact information has changed. Waiver forms are signed annually in the fall. Payment can be made at any time before or at the first class.
Checks (made out to Chinese Healing & Movement Arts, or CH&MA), e-checks or cash are accepted. Sorry, no debit or credit cards.
A scholarship fund is available to help with class fees. To receive a scholarship, make a note on the registration form with the amount needed.
For continuing students, let me know which classes you plan to attend by email or in person. Registration forms are not needed unless contact information has changed. Waiver forms are signed annually in the fall. Payment can be made at any time before or at the first class.
Checks (made out to Chinese Healing & Movement Arts, or CH&MA), e-checks or cash are accepted. Sorry, no debit or credit cards.
A scholarship fund is available to help with class fees. To receive a scholarship, make a note on the registration form with the amount needed.