Chen Tai Chi (18+)
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Initially conceived as a martial art by a Chinese military officer during the Ming dynasty, Chen Tai Chi, or Taijiquan, boasts a rich history spanning centuries, and is deeply rooted in Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Beyond its martial arts origins, Tai Chi is practiced for its myriad physical and mental health benefits and is recognized today as a functional exercise program suitable for all ages, particularly advantageous for individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions. Executed with concentrated intention and precise movements, Tai Chi enhances balance, range of motion, and postural strength. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the optimal balance and flow of qi, or vital energy, are integral to both mental and physical well-being. Uniquely, Tai Chi possesses the capacity to restore deficient areas of qi and clear obstructed meridians, resulting in increased energy, improved bodily function, and a heightened sense of calm and groundedness. Correct body positioning induces a natural relaxation in certain areas (yin and “soft”) while maintaining engagement in others (yang and “hard”), facilitating the smooth flow of qi and calming the mind. Our Chen Tai Chi program focuses on the health-related benefits of Tai Chi and includes:
1. Learning underlying concepts and principles
2. Cultivating inner awareness through standing practices
3. Moving the body as one continuous unit
4. Learning the Chen 9 Form
8-week session
Dates: Monday, April 22nd - June 17th (Off 5/27)
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Winchester Recreation
Fee: $120
Instructor: Frances Phelps
Min 12 Max 25