Embrace health, Move Naturally, Practice Tai Chi

Tai Chi is the predominate movement education system we teach alongside natural human movement training. Natural human movement training assesses our normal human movement patterns for deficiency and aims to correct these deficiencies through movement education, mobility exercises, and various stretches. How we naturally move has been lost due to the unnatural movement requirements of modern life. Movement training offers us space to explore our bodies, improve out movement, and heal from injuries.

Our Tai Chi classes were created to offer progressive and systematic instruction in Tai Chi. Proper movement is essential for health, vitality, and longevity. Tai Chi offers a holistic approach to improving our movement, health, and well-being.

What is Tai Chi or more properly Taijiquan(太極拳)

Tai Chi or Taijiquan as it is less commonly known is a form of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. It is an ancient system of movement and mental focus designed to develop the body, mind, and spirit. Taiji(太極) is most often translated to Supreme Ultimate and quan(拳) translates to mean Fist. Traditional Taijiquan training often included empty hand forms, weapon forms, pushing hands, and Qigong(氣功). Taijiquan is a form of human movement characterized by its upright posture and slow mindful movements.

Learning Tai Chi(Taijiquan)

Tai Chi comes in various styles and teaching methodologies. We teach Tai Chi with a focus on human biomechanics and physiology. Training begins with the principles of posture and basic movement patterns, followed by the practicing of slow movement sequences.

Develop the body, cultivate the mind

Tai chi strengthens the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia, while improving flexibility, coordination, and balance. Tai Chi cultivates peace of mind and is often considered moving meditation.