Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese discipline based on natural animal movements. Although it is a martial art, it is practiced slowly and deliberately with internal focus; utilizing “chi” or internal energy as the source of power, not muscle. These exercises help to develop balance, rootedness, and strengthen the body/mind connection. They are also meditative, relaxing, and centering. There are many styles of Tai Chi, this class will be based on Prof. Chen Man-Ching’s Yang Style, Short Form.
Jeanne Gibson has been a student of Tai Chi for over twenty-nine years and has been teaching in the Conifer area for the past nineteen years. She is an affiliate of Tai Chi Chuan of Evergreen with her instructor, Mary Pulick and Jan Schatvet.
Beginning students learn the first third of the Short Form, Qi gong practice, philosophy and principles of Tai Chi Chuan.
Intermediate students receive continuing instruction and practice of full Short Form, Qi gong exercises, philosophy and principles of Tai Chi Chuan.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 MIXED LEVEL Class Schedule:
Mondays February 2 – May 11* 10:45 am – 12;00 pm
* No class on President’s Day 2/16/15
Anytime Fitness in Conifer - next to Staples (303)838-1130 to register.
Wednesdays February 4 – May 6 5:45 – 7:00 pm
Taspen’s in Kings Valley (303)838-8443 to register.
