Qigong (pronounced “Chee Gung”) is a Chinese word that means “energy cultivation” or “energy exercise.” Qigong routines have been practiced in China for thousands of years in order to improve health and wellness. Many different styles of qigong exist but most utilize a combination of conscious movement, breath awareness and visualization. Tai Chi is a specific form of qigong that has its roots in martial arts movements. This relaxed, fluid, non-impact, mind/body exercise can be practiced by people of all ages and has applications for any daily activity. Tai Chi has many recognized health benefits including building strength and endurance, enhancing flexibility, improving coordination and reducing stress.
We offer a variety of Tai Chi and qigong classes, workshops and presentations throughout the year. The beginning Tai Chi classes are generally taught as a 12-13 week series which start in September and January. The qigong classes range from 3-hour weekend workshops to evening weeknight series. In order to stay informed of our current offerings, we recommend signing up for our newsletter.
Tai Chi and Qigong Classes Beginning in January 2012:
Beginning Tai Chi Fundamentals Class taught by Lauri McKean, LAc: 14-week class series on Mondays 5:45-6:55pm, January 23rd – April 30th (no class on March 12th during spring break). Location: The Movement Space, 872 Troy Hwy, Ste 160 (in the Village Mall), Moscow. The “Tai Chi Fundamentals” is a specific Tai Chi program that provides a clear, systematic approach for mastering basics of the Tai Chi Yang Style form. It includes: a simplified sequence of movements or “form;” adjunct exercises that help reinforce the form’s basic movement patterns; as well as mind/body principles that enhance well-being. Instructional books and DVDs of the program are available for home practice and support. For more information about this program, visit www.taichihealth.com. The cost is $125 for this 14-week class. Please note that this class teaches a series of movements with each new movement building on the previous ones. Thus, the ability to attend at least 10 of the 14 classes is a pre-requisite. Anyone may come and participate in the first class for free with no further obligation. If you would like to continue, you may register at that time providing the class is not already full. Please RSVP if you are interested in this option. For more information: lm@healingpt.com.
Intermediate Tai Chi Fundamentals Class taught by Lauri McKean, LAc: 7-week class series on Mondays 7:00-8:00pm, January 23rd – March 5th. Location: The Movement Space, 872 Troy Hwy, Ste 160 (in the Village Mall), Moscow. This class is open to students who have learned the Tai Chi Fundamentals form. The focus will be reviewing and refining the form as well as exercises to further explore Tai Chi principles and energetics. The cost is $65 for this 7-week class.
Yuan Shen Qigong Class taught by Naomi Brownson, LAc: 5-class series on Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm; January 11 through February 8, 2012. Location: Moscow Feldenkrais Studio, 112 West 4th Street (in the Moscow Hotel building). Yuan Shen (Original Kidney) Qigong comes from the Blue Mountain monastery in Se Chuan province, China. It is practiced to heal and repair the prenatal qi. This powerful method helps activate the Kidney’s qi, to nourish and harmonize all the internal organs. Yuan Shen qigong especially helps with fatigue, poor memory, insomnia, menopause, and life transitions. It is a revitalizing form, well suited to practice in the winter, the season associated with the Kidney. The cost is $50 for this 5-week class. Please note that this course teaches a series of movements with each new movement building on the previous one. Thus, the ability to attend at least 3 of the 5 classes is a prerequisite. For more information or to register, please contact Naomi at 208-860-4278 or naomi@healingpt.com.
To register for a Tai Chi class, please print and send in the registration form.
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