Welcome to the wonderful world of Tai Chi and Qigong.  The goals for these classes are to improve balance and stability, flexibility and strength, and relaxation and stress relief.  These are exercise classes based on ancient Chinese martial arts skills that are now used for health and wellness.

Tai Chi Level - I

Simplified 25

This is an exercise class, and is the first step towards learning the Tai Chi Simplified 25 Form, as taught by Master Teacher, Raymond Sol, MS. Ed.  Students will be introduced to a special Tai Chi Form that was first created by the Chinese Sports Committee in 1956, in China.  This Form, sometimes called the Beijing Form, was later revised and simplified, and is now probably the most widely practiced Tai Chi Form in the world.  This revised Form has been modified further by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed., and includes 25 Tai Chi movements.  There are no prerequisites for this class.

Tai Chi Level - II

Simplified 25    

This is an exercise class, and is a continuation of the Tai Chi Level - I class, where students have already learned the 25 Tai Chi movements of the Tai Chi Simplified 25 Form, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed.  This class will further refine the 25 Tai Chi movements and now introduce Qigong deep breathing exercises associated with each movement.  This will further enhance the Tai Chi Simplified 25 Form into a truly moving relaxation experience.  The prerequisite for this class is the Tai Chi Level – I Simplified 25 class.

No special clothes or equipment are needed for these classes.  Students are asked to wear loose comfortable clothing.  Cross training shoes that have not been worn outdoors on dirt or sandy surfaces should be worn to keep the workout floor clean.  The Tai Chi movements will all be done standing and you will not be required to get down on the floor.  You must check with your doctor to confirm that the Tai Chi health and wellness exercises will be OK.  This is your responsibility.

Future Programs and Classes

Also planned are two Special Tai Chi and Qigong Classes, that will be offered at various times during the year.  There are no prerequisites for these Special Classes.  Again, these are all exercise classes focusing on balance and stability, flexibility and strength, and relaxation and stress relief.

Lotus Blossom Fan

This is a very elegant and beautiful Tai Chi Form, that uses a hand fan to help people exercise for health and wellness.  The Short Form has 18 Tai Chi movements.  And the Long Form adds 14 more Tai Chi movements to the Short Form.  Students may supply their own hand fan or purchase one from the teacher.  More details will follow.

Prenatal Tai Chi

This is a very graceful and easy flowing Tai Chi Form, that was created for prenatal women who need to begin exercising for their own health, and the health of their new baby.  It is also great for prenatal women who are already doing yoga or other exercise programs, and now want to add something new to their health routine.  The really nice thing about the Prenatal Tai Chi classes is that you never have to get down on the floor!  All of the Tai Chi flowing movements are done standing, with no bending over.  More details will follow.