Classes

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.

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 class that was to begin in late April has been cancelled for everyone's safety and to comply with the stay-at-home order due to COVID-19. I am not comfortable with video and online class alternatives at this very beginning stage. In-person instruction to help students make proper adjustments with an attention to detail in proper body alignment (posture) allows for achieving the best benefits from the movements. Without it, these benefits might not be attained (at best); at worst, there can be injury or current issues exacerbated. 

The next session will begin in September and this class will most likely be on Thursdays at 7 pm, When details are determined in late July or August, they will be announced in an email newsletter. Pre-registration will open at that time. Pre-registration is required because the class usually fills before it starts. To get on the list to receive the newsletter, let me know by clicking below.

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 meet on Fridays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. but its start date is yet to be determined. Pre-registration will be required but not begin until details about the class, including its start date, are announced in the email newsletter. To get on the list to receive the newsletter, let me know by clicking below.

(The Beginning Taiji class on the class schedule started in September and is closed to new students, except with permission.)

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. It will not be held in April and maybe longer for everyone's safety and the stay-at-home order due to COVID-19.)

CLASS SCHEDULE

For a schedule of all classes: Current students should check their email inboxes for the newsletter detailing changes in the schedule for everyone's safety and the stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, as well as links to videos and Zoom classes. If you prefer to receive texts or do not check your email at least daily, please let me know.

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. Email me for a PayPal link. Sorry, no debit or credit cards.

A scholarship fund is available to help with class fees. During this period of financial insecurity for many, if you want to be in a class, do not let finances limit you. Please use the Scholarship Fund by telling me how much of the class fee you can afford. No one will be turned away. Support for CH&MA through your participation during this uncertain time, will help it continue into the future.