TAI CHI CLASS CURRICULUM
LEVEL ONE
You will learn the long Yang family style, Tai Chi form. Done with correct understanding, the form takes between 30 to 60 minutes to perform. Before starting the form, you will be taught a walking exercise that will give you a better understanding of how to move in a soft Tai Chi manner. You will also learn some Yi Chuan exercises. You will progress at your own pace and not as a group. You will be introduced to push hands. This is the yin aspect of your training.
LEVEL TWO
Having completed level one Tai Chi, you will learn some basic Shing-i and Ba Gua. Shing-i and Ba Gua are also internal systems but are done with more speed and work on connecting and strengthening the body. After learning the basic Shing-i and Ba Gua, you will integrate some of the Shing-i and Ba Gua with the Tai Chi. The end result is a dynamic fast form that takes about 10 minutes to perform. You will also be doing more Yi Chuan and intermediate level push hands. This is the yang aspect of your training.
Moving Together Mind Body Center Class Schedule
Tai Chi Chuan Level One & Level Two
Saturday, 10 -12N
Saturday Classes are held at:
147 High St. (2 Block W. of Medford Center)
Medford, Ma. 02155
(Parking Lot and entrance off Powder House Rd)
Monthly Tuition:
Level One & Level Two: $120/ Seniors $80(includes Interactive Exploratory Monthly class)
Interactive Exploratory- $60 for non-students
REGISTRATION:
Come anytime to try out a class
To register in advance or to get additional information about Moving Together and class offerings, contact:
Arthur Goodridge
(781) 866-1900
Private Classes and Private Healing Sessions are available
What People Say
I began Tai Chi and then Qigong classes with Arthur about two years ago. I was suffering from a painful rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder that one surgeon said needed surgical repair, as well as significant job and personal stress. The gentle, meditative practice of tai chi and especially qi gong has proved healing to body and soul. Recently, I did 22 push-ups (from the knees with crossed ankles) in three minutes; I was "off the charts" for a person of my age they said.
As I contemplate retirement and the life changes that entails, friends who are not practitioners, but know that I am warned me, "just don't give up your qi gong". And I won't.
--Sharon Dombeck
