New Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes for Health 2014

At The Life Breath Wellness Center at The Elms
378 Main Street. East Greenwich, RI 02818
Time: Thursdays 6-7:30 PM
Instructor: Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.

I will be teaching Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan)and Chi Kung (qigong) at The Life Breath Wellness Center in East Greenwich starting February 6, 2014 at 6PM. The class format will be extended to include a Chi Kung set following the Tai Chi class. Come learn the ancient health rejuvenating techniques of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, a way for people of all ages to enjoy life and meet new friends, while taking control of your physical, emotional and mental health. Bring a friend and discover the health rejuvenating benefits of Tai Chi & Chi Kung.

You can always visit www.NaturesHealing.info/classes/ to see class details.

See information below:

Tai Chi (Yang style as taught by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming and Instructor Brian Cooper)
Class time: 1 hour
Fee:
– 12 class series for $144 (can be paid in 2 payments of $72 each)
– Single class fee – $15

Format

Opening Chi Kung Salutation
Joint Loosening exercises
Tai Chi Principles and Fundamentals
Tai Chi Form
Cool Down set
Closing Salutation

Chi Kung
Class time: 30 minutes
Fee:
– Fee for students only attending the Chi Kung class: 12 class series for $96

– Reduced Fee for students also attending Tai Chi classes: 12 class series for $60 (with Tai Chi Class fee)

Format

Opening Chi Kung Salutation
Four Seasons Chi Kung – Current Seasonal Sets
Closing Chi Kung Salutation

The Life Breath Wellness Center Policy – outdoor shoes must be left at the door. You can bring a change of shoes. I suggest wearing shoes for class as opposed to going barefoot but these shoes should be dedicated for in-doors use only.

Directions: The building is on the corner of Main Street and London Street. Look for the “Besos” sign on the front of the building. Turn down London Street. Parking is in the back of the building. Enter through the double doors and take the stairs up to the top (third floor). Look for the signs for The Life Breath Wellness Center.

I’d like to thank Linda Jaros, the founder of The Life Breath Wellness Center, for welcoming us in.

Space will be limited to about 10 to 12 students for comfort so please call or email using the Contact information to reserve your class time.

Instructor Bio:
Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture
Certified Tai Chi and Chi Kung Instructor
22 years of experience with Tai Chi and Chi Kung
CPR Certified
Offering a safe, informative and mindful form of exercise to cultivate qi and open the pathways to rewarding health benefits.

In the practices of Tai Chi and Chi Kung one’s intention is placed on self-cultivation, self-awareness and the cultivation of Qi for health. Qi, pronounced ‘Chee’, is known in Oriental Medicine as ‘vital life force’ or ‘energy’.

Tai Chi Ch’uan (more appropriately written as Tai Ji Quan and pronounced – ‘Tai Jee Chuen’) is a form of Chi Kung (pronounced chee gong), or ‘energy study’ practiced for health rejuvenating benefits. Tai Chi Ch’uan translates as Grand Ultimate Fist – a reference to its Chinese martial arts origins.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung involve slow, gentle movements to strengthen and mobilize joints and muscles, improve physical fitness, encourage a deep sense of relaxation, increase mental focus, promote correct body posture, increase coordination and develop a stronger mind – body connection. Studies have shown the ancient art of Tai Chi, also described as a “meditation in motion”, benefits a wide range of health conditions.

An additional benefit is the use of the Stepwise Progressive teaching method because of its evidence-based teaching model emphasizing simple steps to clear instruction and safety.