Schedule

This class begins with gentle warm-up exercises to prepare the body for movement and to encourage relaxation. The instructor then guides students through a series of slow, flowing movements that are part of a form or sequence, focusing on balance, posture, and breathing. Each movement is practiced with mindfulness and intention, aiming to cultivate inner calm and improve physical coordination. The class often emphasizes grounding energy, or "Qi," through meditative awareness, and may include brief pauses for reflection or feedback. As the class progresses, students work on refining their techniques, promoting both physical health and mental clarity.

An Advanced Taiji (Tai Chi) class typically focuses on deepening students' understanding of the internal principles and finer movements of the practice. Building upon the foundational postures and sequences, students are introduced to more complex forms, enhanced techniques, and applications in both martial and meditative contexts. Emphasis is placed on cultivating internal energy (Qi), refining balance, precision, and fluidity of movements, and integrating breath control with motion. Advanced Taiji also explores push hands (tui shou) and self-defense applications, allowing students to apply their skills interactively. The class fosters a heightened sense of body awareness, mental focus, and energetic alignment.

This class begins with gentle warm-up exercises to prepare the body for movement and to encourage relaxation. The instructor then guides students through a series of slow, flowing movements that are part of a form or sequence, focusing on balance, posture, and breathing. Each movement is practiced with mindfulness and intention, aiming to cultivate inner calm and improve physical coordination. The class often emphasizes grounding energy, or "Qi," through meditative awareness, and may include brief pauses for reflection or feedback. As the class progresses, students work on refining their techniques, promoting both physical health and mental clarity.

An Advanced Taiji (Tai Chi) class typically focuses on deepening students' understanding of the internal principles and finer movements of the practice. Building upon the foundational postures and sequences, students are introduced to more complex forms, enhanced techniques, and applications in both martial and meditative contexts. Emphasis is placed on cultivating internal energy (Qi), refining balance, precision, and fluidity of movements, and integrating breath control with motion. Advanced Taiji also explores push hands (tui shou) and self-defense applications, allowing students to apply their skills interactively. The class fosters a heightened sense of body awareness, mental focus, and energetic alignment.

This Taiji Silk Reeling class focuses on teaching the foundational spiraling movements central to Taijiquan (Tai Chi) practice. These movements, known as "silk reeling" or “chan-si-jing” are slow, continuous, and circular, resembling the delicate process of reeling silk from a cocoon without breaking it. In the class, participants are guided to cultivate internal energy (Qi) by coordinating breath, intention, and body alignment. Emphasis is placed on smooth transitions between postures, with special attention to maintaining a relaxed but rooted stance. The goal is to enhance fluidity, improve body awareness, and strengthen the connection between mind and body.