Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:45 am or Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 pm
Tai chi and qigong are complementary traditional Chinese arts that help to improve one’s health, vitality, and well-being. Tai chi is a series of gentle flowing movements based on martial arts. Qigong is a mind/body exercise that helps stimulate “elemental life force.” In this class, we will focus on the basic forms of traditional Yang tai chi and in particular the Yang 10 step form in January and the Yang 8 step form in March. Over time we will begin to explore the Yang 16 step. Both of these forms are excellent preparation to practice the longer Yang 24 step form. We will also learn the Daoyin Bao Jian Gong, a simple qigong form. Both the tai chi and qigong forms can be performed standing or seated. In addition we will explore some of the philosophy and basic principles behind these arts.
- Ages: Adults (50+)
- Session:
- Spring 2: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., March 12 – May 14, 2024 (10 weeks)
- Spring 3: Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., March 14 – May 16, 2024 (10 weeks)
- Instructor: Rick Warm
- Cost: $50 for 10-week session
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)