ONLINE: T'ai chi (taijiquan/t’ai chi ch’üan) is a Chinese moving meditation, martial art and health exercise. Based on slow, continuous, whole-body movement, it results in increased energy, well-being and mental, emotional and physical balance. Research has verified its benefits, and medical professionals endorse it for many conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, balance difficulties, Parkinson’s disease and fibromyalgia. The practice encourages a joyful, reflective approach to daily life. In this experiential course, you gain proficiency in the Sixteen, drawn from the traditional Wu Hao style, as well as movements based on the map of yin and yang. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. The instructor teaches with playful humor, clear descriptions and demonstrations from front and rear views. He focuses on details as well as the big picture, and takes frequent breaks to answer questions. Students receive handouts via email, and video recordings assist practice between classes. | Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 50.
Class sessions are recorded.
Jay Dunbar (M.A. English literature, Duke; Ph.D. education, UNC-Chapel Hill) is director of the Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School (magictortoise.com). An “indoor” student of Grandmaster Jou Tsung Hwa, he has studied taijiquan and qigong since 1975 and has taught in the Triangle since 1979. He has offered over 75 courses through OLLI since 2003.