Tai Chi and Qigong Classes
“Which class should I start with?” is a big question that we get a lot.
All of our Tai Chi and Qigong classes that you can book online are very welcoming to beginners. However, which class is the right one for you will depend on what your individual goals are.
We’ve included a short summary of the different types of classes to help point you in the right direction. You can click on the class title to learn more. And of course if you have any questions please feel free to reach out. - aaron@dragonphoenix.org
This is the original style of Tai Chi. Its a little more athletic and emphasizes whole body spiral mechanics. You can learn Chen style as a combat style, or just focus on the health benefits. When someone in their 20s - 50s asks about Tai Chi we usually direct them to this class. We also offer weapons classes for Chen Tai Chi, and for those interested in the combat side, we have our level 2 class on Wednesday evenings. Chen Tai Chi can be safely practiced into your 80s,
If you’re thinking about people moving slowly in the park to increase mobility, balance, and overall health then these are the classes that you’re looking for. Many of these classes are held during day throughout the week to cater to an older crowd, but adults of all ages are certainly welcome to join. Yang Tai Chi is the most well known and most popular style of Tai Chi in America. It is appropriate for adults all the way up into their 90s.
These exercises date back thousands of years to ancient China, Qigong exercises are designed to help fine tune and bring the body back into balance. Qigong practices have been designed to increase longevity, mobility, and the immune system among many others, while decreasing stress, anxiety, and alleviating the symptoms of chronic illness. Qigong also pairs amazingly well with both Chen and Yang Tai Chi.