Thursday Taiji Form

Tai Chi is also currently known as Taiji. ———>> Appointment necessary for class try, no drop-ins. <<——— Please contact us to learn more about our program and to schedule a class try for $20: 646-801-9218. Note: we do not offer free classes. In this course students learn the first chapter of Taiji Yang form, also known as Cheng Man-ching’s 37 movement (or Yang style short) form. Students will be methodically led through portions of the form on a weekly basis, with attention given to principles (rooting, posture, movement) and applications. The entire course sequentially graduates through three chapters, or stages of the form, and after completing Yang Form 1 with proficiency, students may progress to Yang Form 2, then 3 and Full Form classes. Students already having Taiji form experience and wishing to join may contact Inoshi to assess equivalency and placement. There are many benefits from learning Taiji form. One advantage of Man-ching's form is that it is relatively short and can be done in less than 10 minutes. Once embodied (learned well and practiced regularly), it can assist you in a health maintenance routine. For more on health aspects of Taiji (Tai Chi) search NIH resources. Dress comfortably and bring/wear a pair of clean shoes: tennis shoes, cotton or leather soled shoes (Taiji slippers fine). Practice in socks or bare feet fine too. Notebooks welcome. If class is cancelled make-ups or credit will be provided, if missed private instruction can be had at additional cost. Class led by principal instructor and longtime practitioner, Inoshi. Note: Taiji refers to Tai Chi Chuan, or Taijiquan.