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Tai
Chi Chuan, Tai Chi Exercises, and Tai Chi (Yang Long Form) - Scroll
down for many options for Tai Chi on Zoom
Note - Gwen's Tai Chi Form classes will resume outside (at one of the
schools in Ridgefield) on April 28.
Tai Chi Chuan - Adjunct with Gwen Roman
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. The instructor, 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. Make
up date, if needed, is added to an open date or the end of the
session.
Tai Chi Chuan - Adjunct with Gwen Roman
As we all circumvent these trying times, Tai Chi Form (further down this web
site) will be left to individual practice. Master Huang Sheng Shyan's (1910-1992)
Five Loosening Exercises will be taught by Gwen Roman for continuing students
and as a perfect start for beginners interested in Tai Chi. The instructor,
Gwen Roman has extensive experience in the Arts of Tai Chi and Jin Shin Jyutsu.
She has extensive experience teaching Tai Chi and has trained with Myles
MacVane, Alex Dong, Master Bing, and Wang Feng-Ming. She has taught in Ridgefield
for years. Make
up date, if needed, is added to an open date (i.e. 4/14) or the end of the
session.
3 Sessions $ 37 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 30)
Wed., 1/6, 13 & 20 from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.; Zoom
6 Sessions $ 73
(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 58)
Wed., 1/27; 2/3, 10, 17, 24 & 3/3 from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.; Zoom
6 Sessions $ 73
(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 58)
Wed., 3/10, 17, 24, 31; 4/7 & 21 from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.; Zoom
Note - Gwen's Tai Chi Form classes will resume
outside (at
one of the schools in Ridgefield) on
April 28.
Tai
Chi Exercises
Tai Chi Exercises (Beginner): the Natural Way to Promote Health
This class is a meditation in motion and a full body workout combined, all
done standing (no mat). This first class consists of 35 basic Tai Chi exercises
designed to promote better health, stress relief, balance and coordination,
concentration, and internal organ massage. These exercises are based on Step
by Step Tai Chi: the Natural Way to Strength and Healing by Master Lam Kam
Chuen. Please have a set of 2 or 3 pound weights and a water bottle available.
Instructor Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises
since 1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman for seven years. Make
up date, if needed, is added to an open date (i.e. 4/13, 14 or 16) or the end
of
the
session.
Tuesday Morning: via Zoom
7 Sessions
$ 86 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 69)
Tue., 2/2, 9, 16, 23; 3/2, 9 & 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Zoom
7 Sessions
$ 86 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 69)
Tue., 3/23, 30; 4/6, 20, 27; 5/4 & 11 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Zoom
Wednesday Evening:
via Zoom
Classes remaining in current session are:
Wed., 1/20 from 7 to 8 p.m.; Zoom NOTE:
New time is 7 to 8 p.m.
8 Sessions
$ 98 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 1/27; 2/3, 10, 17, 24; 3/3, 10 & 17 from 7 to 8 p.m.; Zoom
8 Sessions
$ 98 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 3/24, 31; 4/7, 21, 28; 5/5, 12 & 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.; Zoom
Friday Morning: via Zoom
Classes remaining in current session are:
1/8, 15 & 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Zoom
7 Sessions
$ 86 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 69)
Fri., 1/29; 2/5, 12, 19, 26; 3/5 & 12; from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Zoom
7 Sessions
$ 86 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 69)
Fri., 3/19, 26; 4/9, 23, 30; 5/7 & 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Zoom No Class
4/2.
Tai Chi (Yang Long Form) with Gwen Roman
Tai Chi Form classes with Gwen Roman will be outside, in person
starting Wednesday, April 28. In the meantime, please consider her Tai Chi Chuan
- Ajunct class which Tai Chi Master Huang Sheng Shyan developed for practice
in small spaces (so it works very well on Zoom).
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. The instructor,
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. Weather make ups
are added to the end of the session.
Beginning Tai Chi (Yang Long Form) with Gwen Roman
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. The instructor, 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. Make up, if needed, is added to the end of
the session.
8 Sessions $ 98 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed.,
4/28; 5/5, 12, 19,
26; 6/2, 9 & 16 from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.; location will be outside at one of
the schools near the center of Ridgefield..
Tai Chi Intermediate (Continuing) with Gwen Roman
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. The instructor, 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. Make up, if needed,
is added to the end of the session.
8 Sessions $ 98 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed.,
4/28; 5/5, 12, 19,
26; 6/2, 9 & 16 from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.; location will be outside at one of
the schools near the center of Ridgefield.
Tai Chi (Yang Long Form) with Rod Barfield
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) with Rod Barfield
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. The instructor
Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises since
1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman for seven years. Make
up, if needed, is added to the end of the session.
6 Sessions
$ 73 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 58)
Fri., 2/19, 26; 3/5, 12, 19 & 26; from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Zoom
6 Sessions
$ 73 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 58)
Fri., 4/23, 30; 5/7, 14, 21 & 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Zoom
Beginning
Tai Chi (Continuing) with Rod Barfield
This is a continuation of the beginning class up to approximately 50 of the
first 108 moves. The instructor
Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises since
1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman for seven years.
Classes remaining in current session are:
Fri., 1/15 & 22 from 12:15 to 1:15
p.m.;
Zoom and/or location to be determined each week.
Continuing classes - please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or
phone (203) 431-2812 for information. Current students will automatically
be emailed the new information. Class size limited.
Medical Questions:
We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.