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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 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
6 Sessions $ 78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 67)
Wed., 9/17, 24; 10/8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE:
No class 10/1.
6 Sessions $ 78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab.
$ 67)
Wed., 11/5, 12, 19; 12/3, 10, 17 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle
School. NOTE:
No class 11/26.
Thursday Morning with Rod Barfield
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 10/9, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 12
noon
to 12:55 p.m.at the Annex
or
Outdoors, weather permitting.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 15, 22, 29 from 12
noon to 12:55 p.m.at the Annex or Outdoors,
weather permitting. NOTE:
No class 12/25; 1/1.
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 (Thursday 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
6 Sessions $ 78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 67)
Wed., 9/17, 24; 10/8, 15, 22, 29 from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE:
No class 10/1.
6 Sessions $ 78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab.
$ 67)
Wed., 11/5, 12, 19; 12/3, 10, 17 from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE:
No class 11/26.
Thursday Morning with Rod Barfield
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 10/9,
16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 11
to 11:55 a.m. at the Annex or Outdoors.
NOTE:
No class 10/2.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 12/4,
11, 18; 1/8, 15, 22, 29 from 11
to 11:55 a.m. at the Annex or Outdoors. NOTE:
No class 12/25; 1/1.
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 has
practiced
and taught martial arts (3rd degree black belt), Tai Chi and Yoga in this
area for decades. She is also an Amrit Yoga Nidra therapist. Makeups, if needed,
are
added to the end of the class.
Wednesday Afternoon
with Deby Goldenberg
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 10/8, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 12, 19 from 1 to 1:55 p.m. at the Annex. Note:
No class 11/26.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 12/3, 10, 17; 1/7, 14, 21, 28 from 1 to 1:55 p.m. at the Annex. Note:
No class 12/24, 31.
Thursday
Evening with Deby Goldenberg
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 10/9, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 5:45 to 6:40 p.m. at Veterans Park
School. No class
11/27.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 15, 22, 29 from 5:45 to 6:40 p.m. at Veterans Park
School. No class
12/25; 1/1.
Restore and More - Gentle Fusion of Qi Gong and Lite Yoga Movements with
Deby
Goldenberg
~ Evening
Join our fusion of Qi Gong and Yoga movements and:
Then restore and relax using yoga
therapy and basic stretching to move your energy into a deep restorative
slumber (sleep based meditation). Leave rejuvenated, whole and complete.
You will love the flow. 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.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 10/9, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 7 to 7:55 p.m. at Veterans Park
School. No class 11/27.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 15, 22, 29 from 7 to 7:55 p.m. at Veterans Park School. No
class 12/25; 1/1.
Tai Chi Exercises
Tai Chi Strength and Balance: the Natural Way to Promote Health
Learn 40 basic Tai Chi exercises that are designed to promote better health,
balance, focus and concentration, and stress relief.
Newcomers are welcome. We will work out everything from your toes to your neck,
including ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, ligaments and joints. 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 since fall 2013. Make up date, if needed, is added to an
open date or the end of the session.
Tuesday Morning: via Zoom
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Tue., 9/30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/4, 18 from 10 to 10:55 a.m. on Zoom. NOTE:
No class 11/11.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Tue., 11/25; 12/2, 9, 16; 1/6, 13, 20 from 10 to 10:55 a.m. on Zoom. NOTE:
No class 12/23, 30.
Wednesday Evening: In Person
4 Sessions $ 54 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 46)
Wed., 8/27; 9/3, 10, 17 from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m. at the Annex or outdoors at
East Ridge Middle
School, weather permitting.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 9/24; 10/8, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 12 from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m.
at
East
Ridge
Middle
School. NOTE:
No class 10/1.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Wed., 11/19; 12/3, 10, 17; 1/7, 14, 21 from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m.
at East Ridge Middle
School. NOTE: No class 11/26; 12/24, 31.
Thursday Morning: Hybrid - In Person and Zoom
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 9/25;
10/9, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13 from 10 to 10:55 a.m. at
the Annex + Z = Hybrid. NOTE: No class 10/2.
7 Sessions $ 91 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 78)
Thur., 11/20;
12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 15, 22 from
10 to 10:55 a.m. at the
Annex + Z = Hybrid. NOTE: No class 12/25; 1/1.
Practical Buddhism
Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self
This course explores practical Buddhism as a path to
self-discovery and inner peace. We will examine core Buddhist history concepts
like mindfulness, impermanence, and compassion, and apply them to daily life.
Through discussion on the myths of a happy life, you will learn to understand
the human interconnection with the environment, practice cultivating self-awareness,
and navigate the challenges of modern life with greater wisdom and kindness.
Many concepts are found in the Buddhist bestseller, The Buddha
in Your Mirror - Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self by
Woody Hochswender, Gred Martin, and Ted Morino (Middleway Press, 2001). Instructor
Charles J Greenberg is an experienced academic librarian with long-term appointments
at both Columbia and Yale Universities. He was the founding Library Director
of Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China from December 2013 to June 2019.
He then joined the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine as Health Sciences
Library Director from January 2020 to November 2023. He currently is a lecturer
at Camden County College, teaching English Composition, as well as a lecturer
for the School of Information for San Jose State University, where he has taught
online medical and health sciences information topics since 2007.
For
dates - click Meditation.
Medical Questions:
We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.
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