Tai Chi / Body Balance at

Paradise Valley Community College

Black Mountain Campus

A new Tai Chi / Body Balance program has begun at Paradise Valley Community College’s Black Mountain Campus (PVCC/BMC) , in North Scottsdale, Arizona.  The campus is part of the newly constructed Desert Foothills Family YMCA and the Foothills Community Foundation Center, located on 60^th Street, south of Carefree Highway.

This Tai Chi class is the first effort to unite both PVCC/BMC and the Black Mountain YMCA, in a unique joint cooperation program.  This class will allow PVCC/BMC students to join the YMCA at a reduced rate, and will also allow YMCA members to easily become PVCC students (and get college credits).

This one hour exercise class will emphasize body balance through the progressive learning of the first 20 movements of the 64 gentle movements of the Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi style, as taught by Raymond Sol, M.S. Ed.  This style has been called the "Imperial Style" because it was primarily taught to the Imperial Families in China.

The Spring 2011 class will feature a Beginners Class.  Later, in the Summer and Fall of 2011, an Intermediate Class will be added.  In the last phase, an Advanced Class, will be added later.  This class is part of the PVCC’s Physical Education and Exercise Science Department.  The Course number is PED101TC, and the Beginners Class number is 55067.  Make sure you ask for Instructor Raymond Sol, M.S. Ed.  People interested in registering for these classes should contact PVCC at:

www.paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain

or call 602-493-2600.

Each class will begin with warm up exercises, followed by Qigong deep breathing movements, and a simple body centering activity, used by chiropractors.  Students will then be instructed on the various tai chi movements of the gently flowing Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi style.  Ample time will be provided to allow the students to practice the new movements and how to integrate all the tai chi movements together.

The Tai Chi movements will help students stretch and strengthen their muscles.  The Qigong deep breathing exercises will help students get fresh oxygen into their bodies and help to remove toxins.  These gentle movements promote relaxation and lower stress levels.  Recent studies have shown many people, at all age levels, will experience healthier lives, when playing tai chi.

Once again, the class will emphasize exercise, body balance, and how to re-energize your bodies.

The PVCC / Black Mountain Campus is located on 60^th  The address is 34250 N. 60^th Street, Scottsdale, AZ  85266.  The telephone number is 602-493-2600.  The Google Map program below will provide directions to the campus.