T'ai chi chuan, which literally translates to "supreme ultimate fist", is a Chinese martial art and one of the most popular movement practices to come to us from the Eastern world. Offering similar benefits to yoga, the practice gives students an opportunity to cultivate harmony between the mind and the body through a series of mindfully-performed, often flow-like movements.

Within the broad context of t'ai chi, there are five different traditional schools in which one may train: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu, and Sun. Across the many styles, techniques may include response drills, self-defense, weapons, and solo hand routines known as forms. The practice ultimately aims to reduce stress and create space in the body to allow our "chi (Qi)", or life force--the vital energy that exists in all living things--to flow more freely.

This October, we will be offering a 10-week series of t'ai chi classes taught by Irving Akeung. Irving teaches Yang-style Long Form t'ai chi-- click here to read more about this specific style.

In addition to the series, we'll be offering a free class where you can get a feel for what t'ai chi is about before you register. 

We hope you'll come in and expand your practice with this exciting new HeartSong offering!