Tai Chi and Other Course Offerings

Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise for people of all ages. This sequence of soothing movements is great for reducing effects of stress, staying fit, and enhancing general health. Benefits of Tai Chi also include improvements in balance, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. As you practice, you'll begin to see how Tai Chi increases your energy and helps you move and think in more constructive ways. The effects of Tai Chi can be felt on a physical, mental, and energetic level ~ body, mind, and spirit. This soft and slow form of exercise can benefit your entire being!

Yang Style Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise with powerful results. Practitioners of all ages see a variety of benefits:

• Better stress management, deeper relaxation & less tension
• Improved balance and coordination, reduced fall risk
  
• Increased core & leg strength, flexibility & range of motion
• Lower blood pressure and increased circulation
• Relief of chronic pain
• Improved sleep quality
• Improved harmony and sense of well-being
  
• Better overall health & resiliency

Tai Chi Level 1 Class ~

Enjoy basic Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements as they nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Relax and energize in a peaceful and easy way. All are welcome - No experience necessary.

Tai Chi Level 2 Class ~

For those who have completed Level 1 and have some comfort and proficiency with Tai Chi and the Yang Style short form, we delve deeper into the philosophy and meaning of the movements, and internalize Tai Chi as a lifestyle. You will get more out of your practice as we work on technique, memorization and flow, and go onto phase two of the form.

See Tai Chi Class Schedules

Qi Gong translate to 'energy gathering'. These gentle yet powerful exercises are borrowed from Eastern cultures, and have a long and rich tradition of keeping people healthy by positively affecting the entire being - from head to toe and inside and out. Because these exercises are low-impact and non-aerobic, we accumulate more energy than we expend as we practice, contributing to more vibrant and energized feeling. Tai Chi is actually a form of Qi Gong.

More Course and Offerings - Upon Request

Specialized and custom classes, seminars, demonstrations, and info sessions can be arranged by contacting us at (315) 436-2331 or [email protected].

• 5 Tibetan Rites
• Relaxation and Meditation
• Stress Management
  
• Reiki Healing Sessions
• Nutrition and Wellness
• Healthy Consumerism
• Yoga

5 Tibetan Rites

The Five Tibetan Rites have been called "the ancient secret of the Fountain of Youth" due to the rejuvenating quality of the exercises. Borrowed from Eastern cultures, these gentle practices help relax your mind and body, while increasing your personal energy. These exercises have a long and rich tradition of keeping people healthy by positively affecting the entire being - from head to toe and inside and out. These practices provide a good foundation and nicely complement other healthy practices you may be incorporating into your life. Classes begin with a light warm up, move on to specific movements or exercises designed for specific body functions and systems, and end with a brief meditation. Practitioners of all levels are welcome.

Relaxation and Meditation

Relaxation and meditation have been found to be effective methods for managing stress and improving health. We offer a variety of guided relaxation and meditation classes to accomplish this. Using our senses (visualization, sound, touch, smell) as vehicles, we tap into our mental processes and remove ourselves from unhealthy situations and thoughts. Gradually, we retrain our minds to engage in more peaceful and productive thoughts.

Strategies to Address Stress

It's no secret that high levels of sustained stress have a negative impact on our health. In fact, stress is a major contributor to illness, absenteeism, and disease. With a focus on health and wellness, we discuss the effects of stress and ways to minimize those effects, as part of a healthy lifestyle. We delineate the different kinds of stress, examine personal stressors, and provide tools and coping mechanisms that individuals can use to assess and restructure their lives, bringing them to a happier, healthier state.

Reiki Healing Sessions

Reiki is an energy practice used for stress reduction and healing. This technique helps us tap into an unlimited supply of "life energy" - known as Chi or Ki. A Reiki treatment is a non-invasive hands-off or light touch method that clears energy blockages in the body that manifest into physical ailments. A session is soothing and refreshing and adds to a healthy lifestyle. Individual Reiki sessions may be scheduled by calling 315-436-2331.

Nutrition and Wellness

Healthy Consumerism

Yoga