Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Date:
Tai Chi 1/2
with Patrick Lantz
Next held on Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sun style Tai Chi is famous for its high stances and simplified movements. It is easy to learn and do and is an exercise suitable for nearly everyone. This series is designed for beginners and continuing students. The course's focus is on learning the basics of Chinese internal practices and the essence of tai chi movements. A course book: Sun Style Taiji Quan Beginner's Edition is included in the cost of the series. This book is translated from the Chinese by our instructor Patrick Lantz. Material to be covered includes:
*A brief history of the style and biographies of the masters. *Basics: body principles, stances, footwork
*Meditation: standing and walking methods
*Postures: small sets of movements from the simplified form that will be practiced repetitiously on both sides of the body.
*Pushing Hands: an introduction to two-person application for the purpose of creating a better understanding of the postures and their concepts.
Students can expect a low-pressure modern approach to learning taiji that is more about experiencing and trying movements and studying a small amount of material in greater depth. Expect a strong emphasis on self-cultivation and preventative health maintenance.
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This enrollment runs from Tue Sep 13, 2016 - Sat Oct 22, 2016
Tai Chi 1/2
w/ Patrick Lantz
Monday & Wednesday 7pm-8pm
6-week series/12 sessions
Cost $ 140 includes Sun Style Tai Chi manual for Beginners; 45-day unlimited Tai Chi pass $108 for continuing students; $12 Drop-in/ $10 Seniors
Sun style Tai Chi is famous for its high stances and simplified movements. It is easy to learn and do and is an exercise suitable for nearly everyone. This series is designed for beginners and continuing students. The course's focus is on learning the basics of Chinese internal practices and the essence of tai chi movements. A course book: Sun Style Taiji Quan Beginner's Edition is included in the cost of the series. This book is translated from the Chinese by our instructor Patrick Lantz. Material to be covered includes:
*A brief history of the style and biographies of the masters. *Basics: body principles, stances, footwork
*Meditation: standing and walking methods
*Postures: small sets of movements from the simplified form that will be practiced repetitiously on both sides of the body.
*Pushing Hands: an introduction to two-person application for the purpose of creating a better understanding of the postures and their concepts.
Students can expect a low-pressure modern approach to learning taiji that is more about experiencing and trying movements and studying a small amount of material in greater depth. Expect a strong emphasis on self-cultivation and preventative health maintenance.
Laughter Yoga
with Dennis McFadden
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
FRIDAY 6pm-6:45pm
Friday October 28th
Free Class (Donations graciously accepted)
w/Dennis McFadden
Laughter puts us in the moment of joy. Laughter activates the immune system, aerobically exercises the lungs, reduces negative mind states, inspires the creative process and improves relationship and communication skills.
Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh for no reason, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.
Laughter Yoga is a group exercise with eye contact and childlike playfulness, which turns into real and contagious laughter.
Laugher Yoga combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the body and the brain which makes one feel more energetic and healthy.
The concept of Laugher Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differential between fake and real laughter is done with willingness. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits. It was started by a medical doctor, Dr. Mandan Kataria from India with just 5 people in 1995. It is fast sweeping the world and today there are thousands of laughter clubs in more than 65 countries. No props, or previous experience of yoga necessary.
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