An Invitation to Tai Chi Wellness
“World peace comes from world health. When you feel better, you are kinder, friendlier, more cooperative. It is that simple.” – Master Peng
Those were the words of my father Tai Chi Master Peng who devoted his life to promoting peace as a diplomat from China and then as a Tai Chi teacher. They are my words now to honor his philosophy and fulfill his legacy. I am his daughter/his student/his disciple. He gave me the gift of this wholistic exercise to share and create as many healthy people as possible.
You are warmly invited to learn a series of fascinating steps culled from nature’s finest movements. This gentle exercise brings life enhancing benefits to fortify us against stress, fatigue, depression, imbalance, brain fog. Classes are fun and learner-friendly. No athletic skills or prior experience needed. Students will enjoy graduating to more moves and complexity.
Classes
Orientation
| Tai Chi @ the Park |
learn more…Practice the Movements in an Outdoor setting to gain the Health Benefits behind this ancient exercise.This is a drop in class. For instructions, we have wonderful online classes of 4 levels. |
| Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00am |
| Ongoing. One Hour Class. FREE /Donations welcomed. (pre-register please) |
Levels
| Level 1: Beginners |
learn more…<Steps #1-25> Learn about the Movements, the Health Benefits, the History and Philosophy behind this ancient exercise.
Learn the Basics. These are Foundation steps to improve balance, muscle tone, and the integration of body/mind/spirit. |
| Mar 7-Apr 25 |
| Tues 12:00-1:00pm |
| Level 2: Intermediate |
learn more…<Steps #25-50> Explore more intricate moves after you have mastered Basics or Level 1 – such as Repulse Monkey, Slanting Hand, |
| July 5-Sept 6 |
| Tues 1:15-2:15pm |
| Level 3: Advanced |
learn more…<Steps #25-50> Add even more intricate and preplanned moves after you have mastered Level 2 – such as Pick Needle from Bottom of Ocean, Fan the Hands, Waving Cloud Hands. |
| Mar 7-Apr 25 |
| Tues 10:30am-11:30am |
| Level 4: Practitioners/Teachers |
learn more…<Steps #50-85> Try more challenging moves after you have mastered Level 2 – such as Golden Pheasant Standing on One Leg, Snake Crawls Under, Four Corners, Bend the Bow to Shoot the Tiger. |
| Mar 10-Apr 28 |
| Fri 10:30-11:30am |
$150 for 8 classes; Drop in $25
Special Classes
| Private Lessons for In-Person and Online Classes & More! |
learn more…<Steps #1-85> For students who want (A)individual attention, online and In-person private lessons can be arranged. Two sets of Yang Style Tai Chi are available. (A) Master Peng’s Form Step#1-85 (B) Traditional Form 24 and Form 48.
Location for Private In-person Instructions can be at Redwood Shores location or student’s if possible.
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| Starting week of Mar 7th |
| Time/Date to be arranged |
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise using gentle meditative movements to bring health, balance and vitality to the body. Often described as “meditation in motion” the slow graceful moves in a focused manner cultivate the intrinsic energy called Qi 氣 which nurtures, heals, promotes wellness. To learn more, go to our page ABOUT and FAQ.
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