Tai Chi
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Tai chi ch'uan exercises are extremely relaxing and promote a calm, peaceful state. The qi gong movements that are taught in these classes tone muscle, increase flexibility, and are a very effective method for learning to move every part of the body independently. The exercises are gentle, and everybody can do them. The movements are meditative yet also vigorous, as the exercises are based off of the subtle and beautiful movements of animals. This 5000-year-old system of qi gong, which in modern times is referred to as "zookinesis", is a powerful system that helps one to unleash the instinctual vitality of the body. These classes are also an introduction to the Yang form, an 800-year-old series of movements designed to improve balance, body mechanics, and the ability to know where the body is in space. Through practices such as the Yang form and Zookinesis, it is possible to function in a mind-based society while retaining the intelligence and health of the body, and also a distributed awareness throughout one's environment. Feel free to sit down or stand up in these classes. We accommodate and welcome people of all physical levels of ability. The idea is to
become more aware of one's body and how each part of the body moves, which is important for any body-type.
About the Instructor, Stefan
Stefan Trilling is a Tai Chi Ch'uan Master, and was given his certification by Master Bob Klein in 2010. Mr. Trilling has studied
martial arts since the age of 4, and has practiced Tai Chi for more than 10 years. In that time, he has taught hundreds of students Tai Chi in multiple States and at various colleges, universities and health centers.