Take time out from your busy schedule to listen to your heart's voice. We will use breathing, stretching, creative movement, massage, meditation, discussion and play to learn new ways of relaxing. Open to deeper levels of self-awareness, and be more fully who you really are. To learn Changquan, the body must first be conditioned with stretches and exercises of the stomach, trunk, and leg muscles. The participant is then ready for the high kicks and rapid, arm movements that are characteristic of the art.
Training begins on a basic level and progresses to more complex routines.
John Alton Aikido Using holds, locks, and throws, Aikido movements use the energy of the attacker to neutralize their attack. Thus it is an effective means of self-defense for people of any size, strength and gender. Chi Yang Style Short Form Experience the relaxing and healing energy of this ancient Chinese exercise. T'ai Chi Chuan improves health, reduces stress, develops balance and overall strength, and integrates the mind and body. These classes teach the Yang style short form, modified by Professor Cheng.