What we’re about
We all want to have less stress, more resilience, better vitality. We need more alternatives on the path to promoting our own individual health and the wellness of our community. Learning Tai Chi can give you practice that you can start at any age and continue to cultivate throughout life! The intention of this group is to give you a place to start, try things out and see if this is a practice for you to continue. The current plan has two parts: First, offer regular sessions that are open to total beginners throughout the summer in our beautiful parks. This will be a fun introduction and a way to start to build a practice. The other part is to invite teachers from some of the many established institutions to demonstrate. They will introduce us to what Rochester has to offer for those who want to deepen and broaden their practice. These type of practices are too beneficial not to share! There is already a free session on Wednesday's that has been running since April. Are you ready to try it out?
Is there anything I need to sign? I know some clubs have liability forms and such.
Tai Chi is generally considered a safe and effective gentle activity and can be modified so people in virtually any condition can participate. However .....
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Free Form Fridays - Tai Chi and Qigong Zoom 8-8:30amLink visible for attendees
Please note the new earlier time - 8-8:30am EST !
Friday sessions are different each week. Appropriate for all levels and abilities.
We review forms that have been done in the past and create new sessions on the fly. This session mostly focuses on Qigong forms but may include accupressure, self-massage, stress relief and breathing techniques. We also regularly take requests! Great way to end the week.
You can see many of the forms we do on our group page here ...
Learn Tai Chi Rochester - Routines - Tai Chi Tuesdays - Easy Tai Chi for Everyone - Zoom 8-8:30amLink visible for attendees
PLease note the new earlier time - 8-8:30am EST.
Tuesday sessions focus on shorter, simpler Tai Chi forms that work well in the online Zoom format. A great place to start for beginners, as well as a way for more experienced people to expand their practice and work on fundamentals.
Appropriate for all levels and abilities. We rotate through different forms regularly you don't need to worry about missing sessions or starting at the beginning.
If you want to see some of the forms we cover you can check out our group page here Learn Tai Chi Rochester - Routines
- Qigong Wednesdays - 5 Animal Frolics - Zoom 8-8:30amLink visible for attendees
Please note the new earlier time - 8-8:30am EST !
Wu Qin Xi Wednesdays! Every week we do the Wu Qin Xi Qigong forms. This roughly translates to the 5 animal frolics - a popular set of forms that mimic animal movements.
The animal forms are easy to follow along with and form a very complete routine that develops balance, ease of movement and stretching.
Appropriate for all levels and abilities.
This is such a great set of fun movements we do it every week but try to keep it fresh also! Very good for beginners interested in doing Tai Chi and Qigong.
If you want to see some of the forms we cover you can check out our group page here Learn Tai Chi Rochester - Routines
