Curriculum Guide (pdf to view or download)
Qi (Energy Cultivation) - Ongoing Follow-Along Classes combined with extra individual attention focusing on moving the body along with learning to regulate the breath to move the Qi throughout the energy meridians within the human body. Qi cultivation and more awareness of achieving a higher level of consciousness through these practices. Basically, make a deliberate effort to learn how to maintain or fix your body with your mind.
Shen (Achieving Higher Consciousness) - Ongoing Follow-Along Classes combined with extra individual attention, private training/mentoring, online streaming classes and resources, focusing on advanced body movement along, in depth education of energy circulation (Qi) by to regulating the breath and body movement to fill the 8 Extraordinary Vessels within the human body. Extensive education in understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to Jing (physical conditioning, Qi, and the exploration of reaching a higher level of understanding of ones consciousness, purpose and life direction. Basically, learn how to unite your body, mind and consciousness to achieve your potential.
Jing (physical training) - Ongoing Follow-Along Classes focus on moving the body through its full range of motion while developing balance, flexibility, strength, coordination. Introduction to basic concepts of Qi cultivation and awareness of achieving a higher level of consciousness through these practices. Basically, get your body moving and learn the fundamentals.
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Follow-Along Class + Individual Adjustments & Directions
Investment Cost and schedule:
2- (1-1/2 hour) classes per week, Mon & Fri at 11:30am-12:30pm, plus 12:30-1pm
Winter Park Presbyterian Church is at:
400 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
$80 per month - up to 6 classes - inquire for more information
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Ongoing Weekly Follow-Along Classes
Chen Style Tai Chi (fundamentals, 5 Root Directions, 8 Expressions)
Come and go as you please with no commitment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes.
Ongoing weekly follow-along classes consist of about 10 minutes of qigong and explanation of theory and background information. Followed by exercises from various martial arts for balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, etc. The 2nd half of the class focuses on forms (or sets) of exercises from Tai Chi or other fitness based martial arts, linked together for greater development of the mind & body connection.
Cost and schedule:
2 - (1-hour) classes per week, Mon & Fri at 11:30am-12:30pm
Winter Park Presbyterian Church is at:
400 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
ALSO AT:
1 - (1-hour) class per week, Thursday at 11:30am-12:30pm
University Club of Winter Park at:
841 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL
$8.00 per class - drop-in as you please
Below are sample videos (12 & 20 minutes) from a few of my typical classes: