1.  Tai Ji for Beginners

Tai Ji for Beginners 

Monday and Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 11:00 ($5/class or ReNew Active

For beginners and those who want a review. We will learn and practice the basic elements of tai chi and learn some history. We breathe, relax and learn new forms. I’ve been learning from Paul Lam and recently we are currently working on Tai Chi for Arthritis part 1. So come along and we can play together.

Wednesday  and Friday  from 9-10am. ($5 per class or ReNew Active)

We are learning the Combined 42  form in this class. It’s an advanced form but don’t let that scare you.  I won’t leave you behind.  The combined 42 is soft and flowing and very circular. It is a combination of the major tai chi forms, Yang, Sung, and Chen.

 Where we meet, what to bring, costs

Classes meet at the Senior Center on Jilson Square in Willimantic, CT.  Bring water and wear flat flexible shoes or go stocking foot.  Class costs $5/session or if United Health Care is your health insurance, their program “ReNew Active” will cover your costs. Participants can pay in advance or as they go along.  Check, cash or even Paypal,  (contact me for email address). If you have trouble paying, lets talk, we can find a price that works for both of us.

Hour for hour, tai chi is probably the most effective exercise for your entire well being. You can start and continue to progress to a higher level no matter your age or physical condition. It is so enjoyable that millions of people around the world are practicing it. More importantly, tai chi helps you to know yourself better and like yourself more. It is so enjoyable that millions of people around the world are practicing it.

Tai chi was created based on nature and harmony. The gentle flowing movements contain inner power that strengthens the body, improves mental balance and brings better health and harmony to people’s lives. Nowadays, tai chi is practised in every corner of the world for health improvement. And for good reasons. Scientific studies show that tai chi improves and possibly prevents chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes. In addition, it improves balance, immunity and reduces stress. In fact, tai chi improves practically any aspect of health.