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One Day T'ai Chi Ch'uan Workshop

Sunday, October 3rd, 10am to 5 pm
Montclair, (Oakland Hills) 1849 Drake Dr., 94611

$80 for 6 hrs of training, and guided partner practice, OR $45 for any two hour segment, OR $45 for whole workshop if you bring a (new, paying) person to any segment. 

The goal of this workshop is progress -- for students to get to know each other and form training partnerships for mutual qi gain and fun. 

Lunch guests are free if they bring a dish or drink, share lunch with us. The contact "Qi" is free!

10am to noon -- Qigong - review all breathing forms, one guided, standing meditation, and after-stretch w/Bar Duan Gin

12noon - Lunch (shared, planned potluck on deck - bring favorite dish - in-season, local, organic, or a drink if too busy to prepare)

1 to 1:30pm - warm-ups, stretches, bonus material to remedy complaints (sore knees, stiff necks, etc ...) "I feel your pain!"  Bring me your pains, and weaknesses. 

1:30 to 2:30pm - long form review, in three twenty minute thirds, in depth, with corrections (approx. 21 moves per segment), with breaks at each third for questions and trial applications.

2:30 to 4:30pm - push hands, switch partners, guided drills and/or free style for whoever chooses, elephant boxing-(slight moves and STOP to adjust), single-handed, double-handed, fixed step, and moving step as needed. 

4:30 to 5pm  - Do-In (self-massage) Hot tub optional. Bring a towel for sitting on, or drying off, (chairs optional). You may learn the self-massage while in the tub, or a chair, or on the deck. This will get rid of the soreness so you can train hearty on Monday. Do In 
moves stagnant energy and is a good general practice for maintaining a balanced flow of energy, and preventing sickness. It is easy to remember and a life saver when you have aches and pains.

If it is too chilly, we will retreat to the living room and push the furniture out of the way. No disrobing needed. (Just of shoes and socks). 

I need a head count by Oct. 1st for food purchase. I will make something delish and just right for the post stomach/spleen, pre lung/large intestine time of year. 

To deepening the enjoyment and demystification of T'ai Chi Ch'uan!

Qi & Ai,
MC

Qigong of Infinite Love

Sunday, February 14th

A workshop based on the most ancient Chinese system of modement and meditation for stimulatiing positive energy and healting the mind and body. Click here for details.

 

Past Events

Coming Home!

The Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Association is proud to announce for the first time the combination of the Annual Tai Chi Conference with the Annual Memorial to Kuo Lien Ying in one exciting weekend. Come join us!

San Francisco State University
June 19-21, 2009

MASTER HENRY LOOK
MASTER Y.C. CHIANG
MASTER HUI LIU
MASTER DONALD RUBBO
MASTER CHERYL LYNNE RUBBO
MASTER RANDY ELIA
MASTER PAUL B. TAYLOR
MASTER MARILYN COOPER
DR. RICHARD VOGEL
VALARIE PRINCE
ROBERT BERGMAN
ERIC LELAQUAIS
and many more!

Workshops include new aspects of Guang Ping Taijiquan; how to cultivate power, the will, intention and spirit in Tai Chi; the methods of good practice; push hands; Zong Ding; and a very special evening presentation of Master Kuo Lien Ying. The weekend is packed with workshops and activities. We sure hope to see you all there!

For details and for a registration form: click here!

World Tai Chi / Qigong Day
Free Tai Chi / Qigong Class
Orinda Community Center, Room 2
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9 am - 11 am

 

Tai Chi Workshop
Orinda Community Center
Saturday, February 23, 2008

Learn how to deliver and absorb force, how to maintain your own mental and physical health, and how to improve rather than deteriorate with age.

House One will consist of an in-depth analysis of standing meditation, why it is a complimentary practice to Tai Chi, and how to stand, after which, we will stand with guided thought, small movements, and light contact to maximize relaxation, awareness and energy. All questions answered.

Hour Two will consist of warm-ups, stretches, and foundational drills. These drills will define the range of motion for Guang Ping Yang stance work — low and wide. Expect to generate lots of heat and work your mind and spirit as much as your body. All questions answered.

Hour Three will consist of the first five moves of the form, using the movements on each other with counters, and counters to the counters. You will learn a basic push hands drill that will help deepen your root, extend your reach, and increase your sensitivity. The basic drill will help you develop spontaneous push hands skill.

Questions about any style of Tai Chi or other martial arts are encouraged. There is no fee for currently enrolled Orinda Community Center class members, or for teachers bringing three or more students. The fee is $30. Syin Nyan Kwai Le! (Happy New Year!). -Marilyn Cooper