Introduction to Tai Chi Weekend Workshop Series
Introduction of Tai Chi and basic overview of basic Tai Chi concepts.
Students will gain knowledge, practice, and resources to begin a daily Tai Chi exercise routine.
October 7th 10am–12:00 pm
Tai Chi Basics/ Tai Chi Walking
Introduce 108 Yang-Style Long Form
- History of Tai Chi
- Benefits
- Warm-Ups
- Introduce Qi Gong/ Building the Ball
- Tai Chi Walking/Shifting
- Wuji
- Benefits of practice
- Introduce Long Form/ Begin practice
- Video support at home
October 7th 2–4:00pm
Breath Work
Intention/Focus
- Diaphragmatic
- Breathing benefits
- Warm Up
- Building the Ball QG
- Practice Long Form,
- First Section 70% Rule
- How does intention influence your Tai Chi?
- Sensory focus exercises
- Practice Long Form, First Section
October 8th 1–3pm
Self Massage
Concentration and Meditation
- Tai Chi for Health
- Warm Up
- Building the Ball QG
- Self Massage
- Practice Long Form, First Section
- How can Tai Chi help me meditate?
- Preparation work for meditation
- Long Form as a meditative practice
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Workshop Series Duration: 2 Days
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Classes: Saturday (2) and Sunday; three classes total
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Hours: 2 Hours per Class
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Location: MGY2, 409 East Main St
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Investment: One Class: $60; Two: $105; Three: $145
Kai Lewis is an instructor of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation and several South East Asian styles of martial arts. He has also completed his 200 yoga teacher hours and continues his studies in anatomy, massage, reflexology and sports science medicine. His interests lie in the practical methods of martial arts, healing, meditation, and yoga and applying these arts and their applications in a modern context. He currently teaches several public classes and is part of the MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Center team, sharing the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong with the hospital’s cancer patients, caregivers, and staff.
