T'ai Chi

Beginning T'ai Chi at Blueberry Gardens

This class a blend between Qigong (pronounced "Chee Gong"") and T'ai Chi with a focus on balance, control, and mental focus. It is intended for those with no experience with T'ai Chi as well as those who prefer to experience the benefits of T'ai Chi with a minimal number of steps a form. When practiced regularly over time, T'ai Chi and Qigong improve balance, lower fall risk, increase flexibility, relieve pain and stress, lower blood pressure, and increase mental focus and awareness.

T'ai Chi is one type of qigong. Qigong is an older practice that includes gentle movement, breathing techniques, self-massage, and meditation. Students will experience the gentle calming practice of qigong while learning principles of T'ai Chi. The T'ai Chi Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. They contain five to nine movements based upon the Institute of Integral Qigong and T'ai Chi (IIQTC's) T'ai Chi Easy™ and Integral T'ai Chi forms.

Wear loose clothing. No special equipment is needed.

Class Schedule:

Dates and Time:

Thursday mornings from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
We follow the Montgomery County School schedule for closing for inclement weather

Access and Pricing:

Class size is limited to 20.

Pricing:

$72 paid in full for 6 classes ($12/class)
$20 class for drop in

Payable by check, cash, or paypal.

General Information

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