A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of the Chinese art of Tai Chi. Instructors Elizabeth Keith and Ray Sol, along with their assistants, lead a celebration of your “Inner Garden” with a beautiful Tai Chi routine.
Each class involves warm up, gentle movement, balance, and relaxation while progressively learning the 64 movements of the Kuang Ping Yang style of Tai Chi. Individual classes are held both in and out of doors, weather appropriate. Limit 20
Here is a guide to determine which class you should register for.
Beginning Level - If new to Tai Chi at the Garden or have completed ONE 6-week session at the Garden.
Intermediate Level - If you have completed TWO or THREE 6-week sessions at the Garden.
Advanced Level - If you have completed FOUR or more 6-week sessions at the Garden.
Beginning Level
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays / 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
If new to Tai Chi at the Garden or have completed ONE six-week session.
Intermediate Level
Wednesdays and Saturdays / 10 - 11 a.m.
If you have completed TWO or THREE six-week sessions at the Garden.
Advanced Level
Wednesdays and Saturdays / –9 - 10 a.m.
If you have completed FOUR or more six-week sessions at the Garden.
Fall Session 1I
Mondays / November 2, 9, 16, 23 (Beginning only)
Click here to register online for November 2 Beginning Only class.
Click here to register online for November 2 Intermediate Only class.
Wednesdays / November 4, 11,18,25
Click here to register online for November 4 Beginning class.
Click here to register online for November 4 Intermediate class.
Click here to register online for November 4 Advance class.
Saturdays / November 7, 14, 21, 28
Click here to register online for November 7 Beginning class.
Click here to register online for November 7 Intermediate class.
Click here to register online for November 7 Advance class.
Member: $38 / General Public: $45
Winter Session I
Mondays / January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 (Beginning and Intermediate only)
Click here to register online for January 4 Beginning Only class.
Click here to register online for January 4 Intermediate Only class.
Member: $55 / General Public: $68
Wednesdays / January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
Click here to register on-line for January 13 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for January 13 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for January 13 Advance class.
Member: $48 / General Public: $56
Saturdays / January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Click here to register on-line for January 9 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for January 9 Advance class.
Member: $55 / General Public: $68
Winter Session II
Mondays / February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 / (Beginning and Intermediate only)
Click here to register online for February 15 Beginning Only class.
Click here to register online for February 15 Intermediate Only class.
Wednesdays / February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Click here to register on-line for February 17 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for February 17 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for February 17 Advance class.
Saturdays / February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Click here to register on-line for February 20 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for February 20 Advance class.
Member: $55 / General Public: $68
Tai Chi / Lotus Blossom Fan Class
The hand fan is a symbol of elegance, and Tai Chi is one of the most popular exercise programs practiced around the world. Instructor Ray Sol will teach the 20 different fan movements of the Lotus Blossom Fan exercise program. The exercises will improve joint flexibility, increase muscle strength and improve deep breathing. In addition, you will also stimulate mental development, body circulation and tension relief. Body balance and coordination are also benefits. Students may bring their own fan or purchase one from the instructor for $10 at start of class. Limit 20.
Sundays / January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 / 1 - 2 p.m.
Member: $50 / General Public: $63
Click here to register on-line for January 10 class.
Tai Chi Relaxation Walk
Take a relaxing but extraodinary stroll through the Garden with Tai Chi master Ray Sol. Ray will
introduce you to a walking relaxation exercise based on Buddhist techniques from the book Walking Meditation by Anh-Huong Nguyen and Thich Nhat Hanh. This walking exercise is designed to relieve stress, improve health and increase awareness of the Garden around you. Along the way, Ray will introduce you to some simple Tai Chi stretching and breathing movements to help rejuvenate your inner body. Limit 20.
Sunday / January 31 / 9 - 10 a.m. OR
Sunday / February 28 / 9 - 10 a.m.
Member: $20 / General Public: $25
Click here to register on-line for January 31 class.
Click here to register on-line for February 28 class.
Tai Chi Sword
The sword is considered a good instrument to develop body balance and coordination in China, and, therefore, Tai Chi masters included a sword as part of their exercises. Students do not need to know any Tai Chi to attend. Practice swords will be provided. Instructed by Ray Sol. Limit 15.
Sundays / February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 / 1 - 2 p.m.
Member: $50 / General Public: $63
Click here to register on-line for February 21 class.
