Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part Courses

Tai Chi with Tai Chi Ball

Focus: Tai Chi Ball for Building Immunity

YMAA Boston Special Classes

March-June 2020 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:00-8:30PM EDT

Calm your mind & relax your body with Tai Chi as a moving meditation
Strengthen your torso, condition your muscles, and increase physical power
Improve your energy, balance, flexibility and breathing

Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.

Tai Chi Ball is a Qigong training and a very important part of Tai Chi practice as it builds the roundness and softness of the body structure. This training can also strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power.

Tai Chi Ball Qigong & Review Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Wrap-Coiling) & Review Movements #1-22 (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | April 6th-May 18th, 2021 | 7-week course | Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Boost your immune system and build a stronger core with Tai Chi Ball Qigong
Develop your body connection to the ball circling, rotating and coiling movements—a Qigong practice with profound results for Tai Chi
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the Tai Chi Sequence (22 movements) will be reviewed during this 7-week course
Students will learn how to adopt the Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Wrap-Coiling) principles into their Tai Chi training
Recommendation: If you have a sports ball or wodden ball available (e.g. basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, kick ball, beach ball, tennis ball), it would be helpful for the training, but you can still participate fully in the session without a ball, if you do not have one.

Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.

Tai Chi Ball is a Qigong training that is an invaluable part of Tai Chi practice as it builds the softness and strength of the body structure following the roundness of the ball. This training can also strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power.

April-May 2021

Tai Chi Ball Qigong & Review Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#1-22 of 22 total movements)

Introduction to Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Circling, Rotation, Wrap-Coiling):

Tai Chi Ball Circling: Vertical & Horizontal; Yin & Yang
Tai Chi Ball Rotation: Vertical & Horizontal; Yin & Yang
Tai Chi Ball Wrap-Coiling: Vertical & Horizontal; Yin & Yang

Review of Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#1-22 of 22 total movements):

1. Beginning Taiji
2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Right
3. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Left

4. Ward off (Peng)
5. Rollback (Lǚ)
6. Press (Ji)
7. Push Forward (An)

8. Single Whip
9. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings

11. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
12. Play the Guitar
13. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
14. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Right
15. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
16. Play the Guitar
17. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left

18. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
19. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
20. Seal Tightly
21. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
22. Close Taiji

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Rotation) & Movements #10-22 (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | January 12th-February 23rd, 2021 | 7-week course | Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM EST

Boost your immune system and build a stronger core with Tai Chi Ball Qigong
Develop your body connection to the ball circling, rotating and coiling movements—a Qigong practice with profound results for Tai Chi
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the Tai Chi Sequence (#10-22 of 22 movements) will be emphasized in-depth in this 7-week course
Students will learn how to adopt the Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Rotation) principles into their Tai Chi training

Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.

Tai Chi Ball is a Qigong training that is an invaluable part of Tai Chi practice as it builds the softness and strength of the body structure following the roundness of the ball. This training can also strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power.

January-February 2021

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#10-22 of 22 total movements)

Introduction to Tai Chi Ball (Vertical & Horizontal Rotation) Warm-up
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#10-22 of 22 total movements):

10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings
11. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
12. Play the Guitar

13. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
14. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Right
15. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
16. Play the Guitar
17. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left

18. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
19. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
20. Seal Tightly

21. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
22. Close Taiji
Review and Conclusion

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Circling) & Movements #1-10 (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | November 3rd-December 15th, 2020 | 7-week course | Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM EST

Boost your immune system and build a stronger core with Tai Chi Ball Qigong
Develop your body connection to the ball circling, rotating and coiling movements—a Qigong practice with profound results for Tai Chi
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the Tai Chi Sequence (#1-10 of 22 movements) will be emphasized in-depth in this 7-week course
Students will learn how to adopt the Tai Chi Ball Qigong (Circling) principles into their Tai Chi training

Tai Chi is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind—a type of moving meditation. Practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce stress, increase energy, balance, and flexibility, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and arthritis.

Tai Chi Ball is a Qigong training that is an invaluable part of Tai Chi practice as it builds the softness and strength of the body structure following the roundness of the ball. This training can also strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power.

November-December 2020

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#1-10 of 22 total movements)

Introduction to Tai Chi Ball (Vertical & Horizontal Circling) Warm-up
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#1-10 of 22 total movements):

1. Beginning Taiji
2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Right
3. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Left
4. Ward off (Peng)
5. Rollback (Lǚ)
6. Press (Ji)
7. Push Forward (An)
8. Single Whip
9. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings
Review and Conclusion

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Taiji Breathing (Reverse Abdominal Breathing) & Movements #10-22

TCM Time Course

Sundays 12:00-1:00PM EDT | 5-week course | August 2nd-30th, 2020

Learn to calm your mind and relax your body with Tai Chi
Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements
Improve your flexibility and balance as well as your mood and sleep
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the form will be taught—Taiji breathing (Reverse Abdominal Breathing) will be emphasized in-depth*

August 2020

Introduction to Taiji Qigong (Primary Set) & Reverse Abdominal Breathing

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#10-22 of 22 total movements):

9. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings

11. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
12. Play the Guitar

13. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
14. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Right
15. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
16. Play the Guitar
17. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left

18. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
19. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
20. Seal Tightly

21. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
22. Close Taiji
Review and Conclusion

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Taiji Breathing (Normal Abdominal Breathing) & Movements #1-10

TCM Time Course

Sundays 12:00-1:00PM EDT | 4-week course | July 5th-26th, 2020

Learn to calm your mind and relax your body with Tai Chi
Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements
Improve your flexibility and balance as well as your mood and sleep
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the form will be taught—Taiji breathing (Normal Abdominal Breathing) will be emphasized in-depth*

July 2020

Introduction to Taiji Qigong (Primary Set) & Normal Abdominal Breathing
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (#1-10 of 22 total movements):

1. Beginning Taiji
2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Right
3. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Left
4. Ward off (Peng)
5. Rollback (Lǚ)
6. Press (Ji)
7. Push Forward (An)
8. Single Whip
9. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings
Review and Conclusion

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Taiji Coiling & Movements #1-22

TCM Time Course

Sundays 12:00-1:00PM EDT | 4-week course | June 7th-28th, 2020

Learn to calm your mind and relax your body with Tai Chi
Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements
Improve your flexibility and balance as well as your mood and sleep
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
The first part of the form will be taught—coiling will be emphasized in-depth*

June 2020

Introduction to Taiji Qigong (Primary Set) & Coiling
Application to Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (22 total movements):

1. Beginning Taiji
2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Right
3. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail: Left

4. Ward off (Peng)
5. Rollback (Lǚ)
6. Press (Ji)
7. Push Forward (An)

8. Single Whip
9. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
10. The Crane Spreads Its Wings

11. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
12. Play the Guitar
13. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
14. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Right
15. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
16. Play the Guitar
17. Twist Body, Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left

18. Twist Body and Circle the Fist
19. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
20. Seal Tightly
21. Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain
22. Close Taiji

Purchase this Course:

$40

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Focus: Introduction (Movements #1-22)

TCM Time Course

Saturdays 12:45-1:45PM EDT | 5-week course | May 2nd-30th, 2020

Learn to calm your mind and relax your body with Tai Chi
Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements
Improve your flexibility and balance as well as your mood and sleep
The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
You will learn the complete first part of the form which comprises 22 movements

May 2020

Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part (22 total movements)

Week 1: Tai Chi 13 Postures (Peng) and Movements #1-3