Tai Chi (Yang Long Form), Qi Gong, and Tai Chi Exercises - Scroll down for many options, both In Person and on Zoom


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.


Tai Chi (Yang Long Form)

Tai Tai Chi Form classes are in person - either in a school or public building (the morning classes go outside when the weather is good).

Tai Chi, the gentle form of exercise often called meditation in motion, has been practiced in China for hundreds of years. This ancient art helps relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, improve balance, coordination and circulation. Its slow and graceful movements make it accessible to anyone, regardless of age or level of physical fitness. While Tai Chi improves overall physical and mental health, it is also an effective martial art. Class sizes are limited.


Beginning Tai Chi (Yang Long Form)
Tai Chi, described as meditation in motion is a centuries old Chinese discipline used for health, relaxation, and meditation. Relaxation and inner calm and strength are emphasized. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, sex or athletic ability. Tai Chi is considered a healing exercise. Taught by Gwen Roman (Wednesday evening) and Rod Barfield (Friday morning). Makeup, if needed, is added to the end of the session.
* Gwen Roman has extensive experience in the Arts of Tai Chi and Jin Shin Jyutsu. She has extensive experience teaching Tai Chi and trains with Myles MacVane. Other teachers include Alex Dong, Master Bing, and Wang Feng-Ming. She has taught in Ridgefield since 2005.
* Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises since 1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman since 2013 and has taught for over 7 years.

Wednesday Evening with Gwen Roman

Sessions remaining in current class = Wed., 1/15, 22, 29 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Wed., 2/5, 12, 26; 3/5, 19, 26; 4/2, 9 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. No class 2/19; 3/12; 4/16.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Wed., 4/23, 30; 5/7, 14, 21, 28; 6/4, 11 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for summer date information.

Friday Morning with Rod Barfield

Sessions remaining in current class = Fri., 1/10, 24, 31; 2/7, 14, 28 from 11 to 11:55 a.m. at the Annex or Outdoors. No class 1/3, 17; 2/21.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Fri., 3/21, 28; 4/4, 25; 5/2, 9, 16; 6/13 from 11 to 11:55 a.m. at the Annex or Outdoors. No class 4/11, 18; 5/23, 30; 6/6.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for summer date information.


Tai Chi Intermediate (Continuing)
This intermediate class is for students who have completed the first level class. Tai Chi, described as meditation in motion is a centuries old Chinese discipline used for health, relaxation, meditation and self defense. Relaxation and inner calm and strength are emphasized. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, sex or athletic ability. Tai Chi is considered a healing exercise. Taught by Gwen Roman (Wednesday evening) and Rod Barfield (Friday morning). Make up, if needed, is added to the end of the session.
* Gwen Roman has extensive experience in the Arts of Tai Chi and Jin Shin Jyutsu. She has extensive experience teaching Tai Chi and trains with Myles MacVane. Other teachers include Alex Dong, Master Bing, and Wang Feng-Ming. She has taught in Ridgefield since 2005.
* Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises since 1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman since since Fall 2013 and has taught for over seven years.

Wednesday Evening with Gwen Roman

Sessions remaining in current class = Wed., 1/15, 22, 29 from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Wed., 2/5, 12, 26; 3/5, 19, 26; 4/2, 9 from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. No class 2/19; 3/12; 4/16.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Wed., 4/23, 30; 5/7, 14, 21, 28; 6/4, 11 from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for summer date information.


Friday Morning with Rod Barfield


Sessions remaining in current class = Fri., 1/10, 24, 31; 2/7, 14, 28 from 10 to 10:55 a.m. at the Annex (Outdoors in good weather). No class 1/3, 17; 2/21.

8 Sessions $ 104 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 89)
Fri., 3/21, 28; 4/4, 25; 5/2, 9, 16; 6/13 from 10 to 10:55 a.m. at the Annex or Outdoors. No class 4/11, 18; 5/23, 30; 6/6.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for summer date information.


Tai Chi / Qi Gong


Beginning Tai Chi / Qi Gong
This class is open to all levels. We will begin with grounding, meditation and breath work. Stretching and strengthening occurs throughout the practice. Qi Gong movements will help us learn energy flow. Tai chi form will be done at end of class. Instructor: Deby Goldenberg. Instructor Deby Goldenberg has practiced and taught martial arts (3rd degree black belt) and Tai Chi and Yoga for decades. She is also an Amrit Yoga Nidra therapist.