Milwaukee Area Tai Chi Class Schedule 08!   This is the complete weekly schedule of ongoing community classes, professional trainings, and intensives in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas!  Check out: http://www.enhancingbalance.citymax.com/f/Tai_Chi_Classes_Schedule08.pdf

More about Tai Chi & Qigong:  Tai Chi and Qigong are self-care practices which enhance Body, Mind and Spirit unification. These gentle Chinese exercises improve relaxation skills, mental focus, and physical alignment. Research has shown that regular practice is beneficial for balance, stress reduction, strengthening the immune system, joint concerns (arthritis), building endurance, flexibility, and alleviating chronic conditions. Classes are offered in 2 styles:

1. T'ai Chi Fundamentals (TCF) offers a simplified, systematic approach for mastering T'ai Chi basics that maintains the integrity of traditional form and principles. The program introduces components of T'ai Chi practice that foster health of mind, body and spirit. This program can serve as a complete exercise program and can provide solid basic training for those who wish to progress to the more complex forms of traditional T'ai Chi.
2. Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi forms incorporate complex movement patterns throughout the entire sequence which have martial applications. This traditional Form developed by Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing is expertly designed to massage the whole acupuncture energy system of one’s body. T'ai Chi principles promote harmony in human interactions and as students progress the element of Tui Shou (Sensing hands or Push hands) will be introduced. Tui Shou is a gentle way of practicing the martial applications of T'ai Chi. It incorporates aspects of letting go of one’s ego to better know oneself and for successful conflict resolution.

All classes include Qigong and Meditation exercises.

The Tai Chi Fundamentals (TCF) Professional Training Program is a simplified tai chi form system that has been analyzed by Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapist to offer medically recommended tai chi movements. The Professional Training Workshops are designed to prepare participants for certification to teach TCF and offers Health Care Professionals continuing education credits. Both Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) have formally approved these courses for credit.

• Registration form for Professional Training Workshops TCF 1 & 2 can be found at the following link: http://www.enhancingbalance.citymax.com/f/TCF_Registration_Level_1_2_photos.pdf

• Registration form for Professional Training Workshops TCF 3 can be found at the following link: http://www.enhancingbalance.citymax.com/f/TCF_Registration_Level_3.pdf

The overall TCF training schedule is listed here: TCF trainings & Intensives.

Join us for Intensive Study. These workshops allow participants to focus for a concentrated session on aspects of the tai chi forms, mind/ body principles or techniques.  They recieve detailed correction and support to improve their practice. These are weekend 1/2 day courses. Register early, class sizes are limited to small groups for quality instruction. You may choose Traditional Yang style or TCF intensive study.

• Registration for Intensive Study workshops are found at:  http://www.enhancingbalance.citymax.com/f/Intensives_Registration.pdf