July Tai Chi Classes

Your instructor Jamie Sills will lead you in Yang Style Tai Chi.

The Healing Power of Tai Chi

In China, Tai Chi is a common practice. Large groups of people can often be seen practicing together outdoors.  The Chinese believe that practicing Tai Chi can prolong life, delay aging, and increase flexibility and strength. It is believed to aid in the treatment of many ailments including high blood pressure, depression, arthritis and more and has been recommended by Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners for centuries.

There are five primary styles of Tai Chi that were developed beginning in the 16th century, and possibly earlier.  Many variations have branched off of those original styles in the centuries that followed.  The most popular style is the one that I practice and teach, Yang Style Tai Chi. It was first developed by Yang Lu Chan in the early 1800’s.  His grandson, Yang Chengfu (1883-1936)…