| The Tai Chi class is designed to make beginners feel welcome, while challenging more advanced students to develop a deeper understanding of their body's center and alignment. Each class begins with a relaxing set of warmup excersizes, stretching and qigong breathing. This allows the practioner to break away from the stress of the day by focusing on their body, posture and breathing. The second half of the class is devoted to the Tai Chi form (beginners start with the 24 step Yang style form). Instructors will break the class into smaller groups, depending on experience, to teach the form. This allows beginners to feel more comfortable, and for more advanced students to focus on the more detailed corrections. Tai Chi differs from Kung Fu training in both form and intensity. In general, the movement is slow and graceful with higher postures. This allows the practitioner to focus more on breathing, fluidity, exact body alignment and relaxation. The goal of this program is to improve the body’s overall health and energy level (by strengthening the respiratory system, the immune system and improving circulation) and is appropriate for students of all ages. Students of all ages benefit greatly from practicing Tai Chi. The main benefits are better balance, improved breathing, increased flexibility, more energy, less stress and more patience (with themselves and others.) Please check the schedule below and make an appointment to join us for a free Introductory lesson. |
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