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Mark Tolstrup, director

 
Tai Chi Schedule
4 Week Session
April - May 
Use the links below to sign and pay for class online.
To pay by cash or check send email to mark@the-taichi-center.com

Classes at Saratoga Health & Wellness
538 Maple Ave (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs, NY
All classes require preregistration.
4 weeks $80

Monday  
  6:00pm  Tai Chi Beginner Level 2
  7:15pm  Tai Chi Intermediate Level 2 

Tuesday  
  5:30pm  Short Form Refinement
  6:45pm  Tai Chi Beginner Level 3

Wednesday  
10:00am   Short Form Refinement
11:15am   NEW! Beginner Introduction to Tai Chi begins March 30 
  5:30pm  Tai Chi Intermediate Level 1 
  6:45pm   Long Form Refinement  
 
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Now collecting names for people interested 
in the following classes:

Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form
Tai Chi Sword Form
Hsing-I Chuan
Five Element Qi Gong Meditation

Eight Pieces of Brocade Qi Gong 
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
May 25 & June 1
$49
This 900 year old Qi Gong set consists of eight movements that when practiced together form a very complete treatment of the fundamental aspects of health from a traditional Qi Gong perspective. These movements involve standing and moving postures and stretches. This class in open to anyone, no previous experience is required. For those already Tai Chi this course will provide more insight into the concepts and principle. For newcomers this will serve as a good introduction to the Chinese internal arts tradition.


Individual Private Tai Chi Lessons
Private lessons can be arranged online or in person to focus on your specific needs. In private lessons we can focus on learning the next move in the form or refining the moves you a currently practicing. Each private lesson is tailored to the individual and will accelerate your Tai Chi form development.
45 minute session $80 
To arrange a private lesson contact me at mark@the-taichi-center.com
or call (518)260-1287

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NEW CLASS!  
Tai Chi Instructor Training Course  

This class is for students at The Tai Chi Center who would like to become Tai Chi teachers. Teaching is one of the greatest tools for learning. By teaching you will develop a greater understanding of your own Tai Chi practice. In this class you will acquire the skill and training required apply for certification through William C C Chen Tai Chi Chuan in NYC. Applicants must be enrolled in an ongoing class at The Tai Chi Center. To apply for this program contact me at mark@the-taichi-center.com or (518)260-1287  

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Mondays at 6:00pm
June 6 - 27
Tai Chi Beginners Level 2
$80

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Mondays at 7:15pm
May 16 - June 13
Tai Chi Intermediate Level 2
$80

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Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Short Form Refinement
May 17 - June 7
$80

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Tuesdays at 6:45pm
May 24 - June 14
Tai Chi Beginner Level 3
$80

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Wednesdays at 10:00am 
Short Form Refinement
May 18 - June 8
$80

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Wednesdays at 11:15am 
Beginner Tai Chi Level 2
May 25 - June 15
$80

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Wednesdays at 5:30pm 
Beginner Introduction to Tai Chi
June 8 - 29
$80


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Wednesdays at 6:45pm 
Long Form Refinement
May 18 - June 8
$80

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Tai Chi Class Descriptions

Beginner Level 1 - This is the introduction class to get you started.

Beginner Level 2 - The class is for people who have already taken Level 1. We will continue learning movements 1-20 of the Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form.

Intermediate Tai Chi - For those that have already taken Beginner Level 1 & 2. We will work on movements 21-60 in this class.

First 20 Movements Review - This class is people who been away from the practice and want to get back to Tai Chi. In addition to are warm up qi gong practices we will work on refining the first 20 movements of the form.

Long Form Refinement - This class is for people who learned the entire 134 movement Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form. In this class will refine these movements and develop advanced Tai Chi principles.