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Tai Chi and Internal Arts at Long Island Center for Yoga |
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at the Long Island Center for Yoga in Babylon, Long Island, New York |
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January 6, 2014 - December 27, 2014 |
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Varies
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Location: |
Long Island Center for Yoga |
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Street Address: |
107 East Main Street |
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Babylon, NY 11702 |
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Description: |
Tai Chi and Internal Arts at Long Island Center for Yoga in Babylon, Long Island, New York.
Mondays 7:45PM Beginner and Intermediate
Saturdays 11:00AM All Levels
Tai Chi (also Taiji, or Taiji chuan), is an ancient internal martial art from China that over that has become known as an exercise that improves overall health and well-being. Tai Chi can be said to create a great balance between strength and grace, beauty and power. At its heart it is a martial art and without that understanding, the heart of Tai Chi its benefits cannot truly be appreciated.
Several major styles, or families, of Tai Chi are taught throughout the world, the most common ones being Yang, Wu and Chen. At the Yoga Center the initial form taught is the Classical Northern Wu Taijiquan long form. Northern Wu style taijiquan is characterized by relatively narrow and forward oriented stances. It emphasizes large internal movements to generate power.
Regardless of style learned, the emphasis in class is placed on the principles of tai chi: relaxation, balance, stances, whole body coordination, internal power, structural alignment, and a “be here now” mind-set. Overriding all of these principles is the necessity for the practitioner to calm the “monkey mind”. Only then can the body truly relax and become aware of every movement happening within the body and outside of it. If the mind is scattered, so is the chi.
Classes begin with a standing meditation and series of warm up exercises which may include qigong and circle walking. All are designed to re-enforce tai chi principles and prepare the student for practice. The form is then taught in detail and practiced according to each student’s experience level in class. Additionally classes may include push hands and martial applications, and, as students advance, more advanced forms and weapons.
The benefits of Tai Chi are too numerous to list here and a simple internet search on this topic will yield thousands of results. It cannot be emphasized enough that the benefits can only be realized with regular, diligent practice. Commitment to regular class attendance and practice at home is required of all students.
Important considerations before beginning Tai Chi or related classes or workshops: The practice of Tai Chi can at times be rigorous and demanding. If you have any medical or physical condition that may effect your ability to participate in these classes, you should bring that condition or conditions to the attention of the Yoga Center and/or the instructor prior to taking any class. If you are considering taking Tai Chi you should also be aware that part of the curriculum may include two person exercises such as push hands and, tai chi being a martial art, martial applications are sometimes be practiced by students and/or demonstrated. Any questions or concerns in this regard may be directed to any of the instructors.
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631-893-5445 |
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