All posts tagged: Tai Ji

Summer happenings…

This summer in the studio we are looking at the Tai Chi Ruler system of exercises during the qigong portion of the class.  It’s a gentle but powerful series of Chinese yoga developed over 1,000 years ago.  It follows the theory and principles of Tai Chi Quan using yogic instead of Buddhist breathing techniques. During

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A rare video…

I found a video I did not realize I had…  My instructor performing part of the quick form. Enjoy!

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration!!

This Saturday, April 30, is World Tai Chi & Qigong day where at 10am all practitioners throughout the world assemble in their associated locations and practice to celebrate the ancient healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong.  To honor this event, Brookfield Tai Chi will take part in this worldwide celebration Saturday at the studio. 

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NEW beginner Tai Chi class!

We’re on a roll!  The last Qigong class with parks and rec was successful so I am offering a 6-week Beginner Tai Chi course that starts on Friday 4/29 @ 6:30pm.  Don’t forget to register!   Tai Chi class starts this Friday at 6:30pm and runs for 6 weeks.  This class will introduce meditation techniques, traditional

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Breathing technique and shaking explained

This is a great video my good friend Gayle shared with me.  It has detailed explanation of the lower dan tien and it’s function with respect to Qi and Qi circulation.  Also discussed is how shaking the body is beneficial to you and how it activates your body’s natural immunity defenses. This is something that

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Holiday class schedule

Brookfield Tai Chi studio will be open for class tomorrow morning at 9 and 10am, but will be closed on Christmas day. Classes will return to the new schedule on Monday and then close on New Years Day. The full class schedule can be found here Have a safe, happy and healthy Christmas full of

Intro to Tai Chi with Parks and Rec starts this Friday @ 6:30pm

Intro to Tai Chi Qi Gong class starts this Friday evening.  This class is suitable for all participants, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.   Class starts at 6:30pm in the Center Elementary School gym on 8 Obtuse Rd.  I personally like this venue because it’s directly accessible from the parking lot, has one wall of windows

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New Milford Parks & Rec classes for the Fall

Brookfield Tai Chi is on the road this fall offering three new Tai Chi and QI Gong classes at New Milford Parks and Rec starting next Tuesday and Thursday and run for either 4 or 6 weeks.  Classes will be held at The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, an arts and culinary

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Class tomorrow, Saturday 9/17

Tomorrow’s Tai Chi Quan class will start 30 minutes later at 9:30am.  We will continue or study of the Eight Pieces of Brocade qi gong and chapter 1 of the long form.  I hope to see you there.