Wellness Through Tai Chi

Wellness is having the energy to participate and enjoy every aspect of one's life.

Tai Chi is a martial art form of Qigong practiced slowly and evenly for its wonderful wellness benefits. Qigong is the study and practice of nurturing your vital energy. Tai Chi and Qigong improve calmness of mind and relaxation of the body, correct posture, stability, centering, balance and coordination. They strengthen your body, calm your mind and emotions, and lift your spirit.

The goal of Wellness Through Tai Chi is to integrate western knowledge of fitness, health and wellness with the essential principles and practice of meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi. We provide wellness through Tai Chi for optimal functioning and performance, and the prevention of illness and injury.

We offer in-depth and individualized instruction within small groups during weekdays, evenings and weekends in a retreat-like setting in Woodbridge , NJ . We also offer larger classes in various organizations in the central New Jersey area.

Wellness Through Qigong ? In these classes/workshops you will receive instruction in several sets of exercises from three categories of Qigong: 1) Health Qigong : 18 Therapies, Four Seasons/ Health Maintenance Qigong, 2) Martial Qigong : Yi Quan (standing meditation) and Wu Ji (Tai Chi) Qigong, or 3) Daoist Qigong : Micro/Macro-Cosmic Circulation (sitting and standing meditation). These categories of Qigong will be taught this year on the following rotating schedule: Session 1 (Jan.-March - Wu Ji Qigong, 18 Therapies, Session 2 (April - June) - Wu Ji Qigong, 4 Seasons Qigong-Spring and Summer, Session 3 (Sept.-Dec.) - Wu Ji Qigong including Micro/Macro-Cosmic Orbit, $ Seasons Qigong - Fall and Winter.

Wellness Through Tai Chi - These introductory classes/workshops are for individuals who have not taken Tai Chi before. You will receive instruction in Wu Ji Qigong, and our Simplified Form. We will also discuss and experience the essential principles of Tai Chi and Qigong relating to calmness, relaxation, correct posture, stability, balance and coordination.

Wu Ji Qigong and Tai Chi - In these classes we will be practicing the Wu Ji Qigongs in more detail and provide instruction in the Wu Ji Jing Gong Tai Chi Form. We demonstrate the individual postures, breaking down upper and lower body movements, and then have the students model the instructor's posture and movements. We also discuss the martial art applications of the postures and how to incorporate the Tai Chi principles into daily living. We then finish with a period for questions and answers, and for refreshments.

Instructional DVDs and manuals of the Qigongs and the Tai Chi form are available.

For further information and questions, either call us at 732-636-2737 or 908-884-1014,

or e-mail us at TaiChiWellness@aol.com

Winter 2010 Class Schedule

Monday: Feb. 22nd - March 8th (3 weeks) Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Division 4:30 - 5:30 pm or 7 - 8 pm Wu Ji Qigong $30

To register call Rich Lund at 732-442-3700, ext. 5861.

Mar. 15 th ? April 26th (6 weeks, no class April 6) Westfield Adult School

7:00 - 8:15 pm Wellness through Tai Chi $90

To register call Erica Webber at 908-232-4050.

Tuesday:       April 13th - June 15th           (10 weeks)                    Tai Chi Studio

                  7:00 - 8:30 pm                Wu Ji Qigong and Tai Chi               $150
                       To register call Rich Lund at 732-636-2737.

Wednesday: March 3rd ? May 5th (10 weeks) Adult School of the Chathams

7:00 - 8:00 pm Wellnesss through Tai Chi (Beginner 1) $90

8:00 - 9:00 pm Wellnesss through Tai Chi (Beginner 2) $90

To register call Charlene Peterson at 973-443-9222

Thursday: April 15th - June 17th (10 weeks) Tai Chi Studio

7:00 - 8:30 pm Wu Ji Qigong and Tai Chi $150

To register call Rich Lund at 732-636-2737.

Friday: March 5th - April 30th (8 weeks) Metuchen Sr. Citizen Center May 7th - June 25th (8 weeks) Metuchen Sr. Citizen Center

10:30 - 11:20 am 4 Seasons Qigong (4 weeks) for seniors only Wu Ji Qigong (4 weeks) for seniors only

11:30 am -12:20 pm Wellness Through Tai Chi for seniors only

To register call Alice Fleming at 732-632-8524.

Class and Payment Policies

Feel free to attend one of our introductory classes without any obligation to see if Tai Chi and Qigong are right for you. Please call us to make arrangements.

Because we specialize in small group classes and workshops, and our space is limited, please register at least one week prior to the session so we can ensure a place for you. Students may register several weeks into the session and their tuition will be pro-rated. Classes or workshops may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

For students who wish to take two classes per week at the Tai Chi Studio, the cost of the second class will be half price. Couples and students receive a 20 % discount. Students will receive a $25 discount, applied to their next session, for referrals who register for a session. Classes at other locations are not subject to these discounts.

There are no refunds, unless there are special circumstances, such as medical leave. We will suspend your tuition until you return.

Private lessons are available and held at the Tai Chi Studio. Call to make arrangements.

Classes at locations other than the Tai Chi Studio have their own payment policies and registration requirements. Please call the numbers listed to register or call us for further information.

updated 1/11/10