Meditation in Motion

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There are many styles and forms of tai chi, the major ones being Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu, and Sun. Each style has its own features, but all styles share the same essential principles. The essential principles include mind integrated with the body; control of movements and breathing; generating internal energy, mindfulness, song (loosening 松) and jing (serenity 静). The ultimate purpose of tai chi is to cultivate the qi or life energy within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Total harmony of the inner and outer self comes from the integration of mind and body, empowered through healthy qi through the practice of tai chi.

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There is much more to tai chi than one can see, and virtually no one can describe such a complex art in one simple sentence. Yes, it’s aesthetically pleasing, easy and enjoyable to practice. It can be a meditation and an integral exercise for all parts of the body and the mind. It brings tranquility and helps you think more clearly. tai chi can be many things for different people; regular practice will bring better health and wellness. The flowing movements of tai chi contain much inner strength, like water flowing in a river, beneath the tranquil surface there is a current with immense power—the power for healing and wellness.

 

Numerous studies have shown tai chi improves muscular strength, flexibility, fitness, immunity,  quality of life, and relieves pain. Muscle strength is important for supporting and protecting joints and is essential for normal physical function. Flexibility exercises enable people to move more easily and facilitate circulation of body fluid and blood, which enhance healing. Fitness is important for the overall functioning of the heart, lungs, and muscles. In addition to these components, tai chi movements emphasize weight transference to improve balance and prevent falls. Aside from the health benefits, tai chi runs deep and strong. It’s easy to learn and becomes a way of life for many practitioners. Yet, because of its depth, no one ever knows it all and thereby lies the fascination and the never-ending challenge of the art. 

 

There will be times, no matter how brief, when a practitioner will enter a mental stage of tranquillity, moving to a different world, time, and space, a world where there is no schedule, no hustle, and bustle. Yet the person still feels very much a part of the world. In a non-religious sense, it’s a spiritual experience. Such an experience is so satisfying that it is beyond words. Being part of the world, being in harmony with the world and nature, this is the paradox of tai chi, health and beyond.

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Yang Tai Chi 37

Instructor: Min-Hao Kuo

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM

$150 / 15 Sessions

$200 / Year-long membership

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Tai Chi for continuing Yang 85

Instructor: Peter Davidson

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

$90 / 10 Sessions

$12 Drop-in

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Tai Chi for Beginners

Instructor: Peter Davidson

Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:15 PM

$90 / 10 Sessions

$12 Drop-in

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