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Tai Chi

Movement & Meditation

MOVEMENT & MEDITATION

Revitalize your well-being and join me in a transformative session aimed at harmonizing the connection between your mind and body. Explore a form of movement that embodies mindfulness, intentionality, elegance, and a touch of challenge. As you delve into this journey of reconnection, you'll enhance your equilibrium, flexibility, coordination, mastery, and resilience. Alongside these benefits, we will also guide the restoration of your innate breathing patterns, facilitating the harmonious flow of vital energy (Qi). Our classes seamlessly integrate fluid movement, the essence of traditional Qigong infused with the Yang Style, encompassing both the comprehensive 8 and 24 full forms.

QIGONG & WARM-UP

As you embark on your Tai Chi journey, it becomes pivotal to lay a solid foundation in understanding the fundamental interplay between movement, breath, and the flow of energy. Our initiation begins with an exploration of breathwork and Qigong, a fusion of static and dynamic warm-up sequences meticulously crafted to prime both body and mind. Through these practices, we establish a profound connection, realign our core, harmonize our energy, and ready our physique for the forthcoming movements.

Physical Therapy

8 FORM

Master the foundational individual motions, encompassing stepping techniques, blocking maneuvers, and skillful pushes, all elegantly intertwined with the graceful art of waving hands. Furthermore, our journey extends into the realm of continuous motion, synchronized breathing, and the harmonious flow of energy, seamlessly integrated within the comprehensive 8 Form Flow.

YANG STYLE

24 FULL FORM

Upon establishing a strong groundwork with 8 form, we will progress into the realm of more intricate Tai Chi movements, introducing heightened challenges by incorporating elaborate sequences. This evolution is systematically deconstructed into manageable sections, which are then seamlessly woven together to create a cohesive and fluid progression. This holistic approach intertwines the facets of movement, Qigong, and Tai Chi, culminating in the mastery of the comprehensive 24 Full Form.

About the class

Rooted in antiquity, the Yang Style stands as one of the venerable and widely embraced traditions within the realm of Tai Chi. Its allure lies in the grandeur of its expansive, graceful, and deliberate movements, characterized by a serene pace. Our classes are thoughtfully tailored and methodically advanced, facilitating a gradual and secure initiation. This approach ensures that you can embark on your journey with ease, steadily progressing while indulging in the multitude of health advantages bestowed by this captivating art form. Regardless of age or skill level, this class welcomes participants of all backgrounds, fostering a harmonious space for growth and exploration.

Yang Style

For the martial artist, the yang style allows them to focus more intensely on the internal aspects of tai chi without the distraction of fancy jumps and fast movements.

QiGong

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. 

Instructor - Sheldon Allen

An esteemed master trainer with a wealth of expertise in movement dynamics, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. With a remarkable track record spanning over 20 years across the realms of fitness, well-being, and healthcare, Sheldon is your trusted guide.

Whether it's guiding you through injury rehabilitation, preemptive care, or unraveling the intricacies of movement, Sheldon's adept guidance ensures your journey is in capable hands. His classes are meticulously tailored, calibrated to your distinct needs and capabilities, all while focusing on igniting motion and deriving genuine enjoyment from the process.

About Sheldon

TAI CHI CLASSES

One-to-One or Group Sessions

Available on request

ABOUT TAI CHI

Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a centuries-old Chinese martial art and holistic practice that has evolved into a blend of physical exercise, meditation, and self-defense. Its origins are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy.

Legend attributes the creation of Tai Chi to a Taoist monk named Zhang Sanfeng in the 12th century, who drew inspiration from nature's fluid movements and the principles of Yin and Yang. However, historical documentation is scarce, and the exact origins are shrouded in mystery.

Tai Chi gained prominence during the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th to 20th centuries). It was further developed by various martial artists and families, each adding their unique insights and techniques. The most influential among them was the Yang family, which popularized the Yang Style Tai Chi, characterized by its slow, graceful movements and emphasis on relaxation and internal energy cultivation.

Tai Chi underwent several transformations throughout its history. Initially, it was practiced primarily as a martial art for self-defense and combat. However, over time, it evolved into a more health-focused practice, with an emphasis on cultivating internal energy (Qi), improving balance, flexibility, coordination, and promoting overall well-being.

The 20th century saw Tai Chi being promoted by the Chinese government for its health benefits and cultural significance. It gained international recognition as a low-impact exercise suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Today, Tai Chi is practiced worldwide for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. It is often regarded as a moving meditation that helps practitioners find inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness. Various styles and forms of Tai Chi exist, each with its own unique characteristics and techniques, but all rooted in the philosophy of harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit.