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Beginning Ongoing Tai Chi Class

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:50:56 +0000

Tai Ji Quan, Bagua Zhang and Xing Yi Quan are based upon Qigong, self-defense and Taoist principles. These Wudang systems are particularly noted for healing, strength, power, health and longevity. Training is presented on several different levels, emphasizing structural integration as a foundation for energetic development and martial applications. This class introduces instruction in the Wudang and Yang style forms, including Qigong exercises. The advanced class includes silk-reeling, neigong exercises, push hands, and partner practices.

Recommended Prerequisites: Intro Tai Chi, Intro Qigong
Class Length: Ongoing
Starting Date: March 06, 2012. Enrollments accepted 4 weeks into course.
When: Tuesdays, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $90 per every 4 weeks

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Beginning Qigong Class: 2 Formats

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:50:55 +0000

1. Six Month Series (Weekly Classes)

This in-depth 6-month course will present the beginning student to foundational Qigong exercises, meditations and theories, to begin energy cultivation.

The class emphasizes comprehensive self-healing and consciousness transformation through still and moving postures, breathing techniques and creative visualization.

Basic theories and three regulations of Qigong
Dilation of the 12 regular meridians and 8 extraordinary meridian
Emotional detoxification
Opening 3 energetic centers (Dan Tiens)
Strengthening your protective energy field (Wei Qi)

Class Length: 6 months
Prerequisite: None
Starting Date: March 07, 2012. Enrollments accepted 6 weeks into course.
When: Wednesdays, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $90 per every 4 weeks; $30 discount when prepaying for 12 weeks ($240), $60 discount when prepaying for entire 24 week course ($480) You may use the Pay Now button below to pay class dues.

2. Four Part Half Day Intensive Series

This four part Intensive Series is particularly designed to contain essentially the same material as in the Beginning Qigong six month series; however, it is presented in a format that is more ideal for students from out-of-town, as well as students seeking a time slot that may be more amenable to their schedule.

DATES:

Saturday, March 31, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 05, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 26, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 23, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 pm

TUITION:

BEST VALUE: $500 for full Intensive Series (a discount of $100). This Series is assessed at $1000.
$150 for each part if paid separately
$125 each part per person when bringing one or more friends ($25 disc per person )
$270 for two parts (discount total of $30)

LOCATION: The Longevity Center

Enrollment is closed
**To pay class dues, please use the Pay Now button below; you may also call 408-554-8008 to request a call back

Intro Qigong Class – January 22, 2012

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:45:46 +0000

This short class is designed to introduce the beginning student to the 5 Health Qigong practice, a simple Qigong set beneficial for general overall health. Featuring gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation techniques, this Qigong set promotes the circulation of blood and Qi (vital energy) within the body. The practice is rejuvenating and renewing, and evokes states of internal stillness, centering, balance and a feeling of well being. Qigong is also practiced to strengthen the internal organs and the immune system.

Prerequisite: None
Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $60, Take both Intro Qigong and Intro Tai Chi, or bring a friend, for a total of $100 ($20 discount)
Location: The Longevity Center
Instructor: Mike Chegini

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Intro Tai Chi Half-Day Class

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:39:39 +0000

A half-day class for beginners, where students will learn the Yang style Tai Chi short-form. Yang style tai chi is the most popularly practiced form of Tai Chi in the world. Relative to other styles it is easier to learn and its soft, slow, circular movements make it ideal for energetic cultivation, health and spirituality. Taught by Mike Chegini, Longevity Center Associate

Prerequisite: None
Class Length: Half-day
Starting Date:

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00pm
Cost: $60 for entire class ($50 if combined with Beg. Qigong, for a total of $100.)

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Five Animal Frolics with Master Jia Shusen

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:11:15 +0000

This eight week class will feature instruction in the “Five Animals Frolic” Qigong form, a traditional and foundational set towards martial arts training, and will be taught with an emphasis on physical movement. The Five Animals presented in the class are:

Tiger
Bear
Deer
Monkey
Crane

Benefits of this practice include increasing strength, flexibility, and overall health. Qigong practice is based in the same fundamental theory as acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Course Details

Starts: Monday, June 1 2009
Time: 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Cost: $150 for entire 8 week course
Prerequisite: None
Taught by Master Jia Shusen

Beginning Qigong Class

admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:01:53 +0000

This in-depth 6-month course will present the beginning student to foundational Qigong exercises, meditations and theories, to begin energy cultivation.

The class emphasizes comprehensive self-healing through still and moving postures, breathing techniques and creative visualization.

Basic theories and three regulations of Qigong
Dilation of the 12 regular meridians and 8 extraordinary meridians
Emotional detoxification
Opening 3 energetic centers (Dan Tiens)
Strengthening your protective energy field (Wei Qi)

Class Length: 6 months
Prerequisite: None
Starting Date: March 11, 2009. Enrollments accepted 6 weeks into course.
When: Wednesdays, 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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