<div><strong>Welcome to this Sacred Dance of The Master Healers known as TaiJi Quan.</strong></div>
<div><br />Through specific movements and conscious natural breathing, we connect and strengthen the three Bodies- Mind, Physical Body and Spirit. Through specific patterns of moving meditations, the practitioner will develop strength and endurance in many aspects of each of the 3 bodies
<p>Initially developed as a martial art, and incorporating the concept of yin and yang, the foundation of Chinese culture, metaphysics and medicine, the practice of Tai Chi dates back 3000 years. Everything in the universe can be categorized as yin or yang. Examples of yin are female, night, cold, soft and black; the corresponding yang energies are male, day, fire, hard and white. When yin and yang energies are balanced, all things are in harmony. Though there are countless of variations of TaiJi, there are 5 Main Families of TaiJi most commonly practiced today. The series of movements chosen will be taken initially from the Yang Family. Since they require less athletic abilities, Yang Family TaiJi has become more accessible to the old and young alike!</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Tai Chi</strong><br />stronger muscle tissue increased bone density<br />enhanced range of movement and flexibility in soft tissue<br />strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular output<br />improves the function and efficiency in organs<br />relieves stress and hypertension<br />speeds up recovery and injury repair<br />aids in digestion, ideal for weight management<br />increases balance<br />enhances memory/concentration/focus<br />heightened sense of self awareness, enhanced moments of psychic awareness<br />promotes longevity<br />increases confidence</p>
<p><strong>Class Format - 75 minutes</strong><br />1. Each class begins with a warm up incorporating basic postures and stances.<br />3. Each class walks through forms step by step to instill the essence of the meditation.<br />4. Each class focuses on breath and concentration.<br />5. Instructor offers suitable variations for postures for anyone with difficulty performing or injuries.<br />6. Homework is rendered at the end of each class to ensure practice continues outside of class setting.</p>
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