Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Beginners

From UUCGL: Would you like to engage in a practice of joy, calm, and empowerment? Support your health and well-being by joining Tai Chi or Qigong classes!

Register for either class anytime by clicking here, your first class is free!

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Tai Chi classes

Tai Chi classes are held on Tuesdays, 9am-10am. ​This is a true beginner class that will explore Tai Chi fundamentals and theories and learn Wudang Tai Chi 28 movements.

Some of the benefits of Tai Chi:

•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind

“Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage.”
– Asian proverb

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Qigong classes

Qigong classes are held on Tuesdays, 10am-11am. ​Teacher-guided breathing exercises to optimize “Qi” circulation to regulate your mind and body’s movement and posture – providing a sense of joy and calm. Qigong is an old, developing discipline that combines breathing exercises, movement, self-massage, gong meditation, and healing postures to provide a comprehensive approach to self-healing exercise and meditation.

Is this for you? Whether you are new to Qigong or have previous experience, you will enjoy this one-hour meditative exercise. Some of the benefits of Qigong:

•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind

What’s the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi? Both Tai Chi and Qigong are great forms of health and healing, but:

•Qigong is easy to learn, and it can be practiced at home regularly, while Tai Chi requires memorization of movements in sequence
•There are an infinite number of Qigong styles that suit everyone’s level, while Tai Chi movements can be longer and more challenging
•Qigong exercises can be practiced while sitting, standing, or lying down, while Tai Chi is a continuous and moving meditation

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Register for either class at https://www.uucgl.org/taichi
Please try out the first class for free, and if you choose to continue, you may pay at the next class.

An advance payment of $260 toward the 15-session series (approx. $17.33 per class) is encouraged as a way to show commitment and support for the teaching. We understand that circumstances vary, so if the standard fee feels difficult, please know that flexible arrangements can be considered. If you enroll mid-session, fees will be prorated based on the number of classes remaining.

For more info visit: www.uucgl.org/taichi or email office@uucgl.org.