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Mark Tolstrup, director

 
Tai Chi Schedule
February/March

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.

Monday   

 5:30pm  Tai Chi Intermediate Level 1 
 6:45pm  Tai Chi Beginner Level 2
 7:45pm  Tai Chi Applications & Push Hands

Tuesday  
 5:30pm  Tai Chi Beginner Level 3
 6:45pm  Short Form Refinement
 7:50pm  Five Element Qi Gong

Wednesday  
10:00am   Short Form Refinement
11:11am   Tai Chi Sword
  5:30pm   Short Form Refinement
  6:45pm   Long Form Refinement  
 
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Mondays at 5:30pm
Tai Chi Intermediate Level 1
April 3 - May 8
6 weeks
$120

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Mondays at 6:45pm
Tai Chi Beginner Level 2
March 27 - May 1
6 Weeks
$120

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Mondays at 7:45pm
Tai Chi Applications & Push Hands
April 3 - May 8
6 weeks
$120

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Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Tai Chi Beginner Level 3
April 4 - May 9
6 Weeks
$120

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Tuesdays at 6:45pm
April 4 -May 9
Tai Chi Form Refinement
6 Weeks
$120

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Seasonal Five Element Qi Gong
Tuesdays at 7:45pm 
April 4 - May 9
6 weeks 
$120

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Wednesdays at 10:00am 
Tai Chi Form Refinement
April 5 - May 10
6 Weeks
$120

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Tai Chi Sword
Wednesdays at 11:00am
April 5 - May 10
6 Weeks
 $120

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Wednesdays at 5:30pm 
Tai Chi Form Refinement
April 5 - May 10
6 Weeks
$120


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Wednesdays at 6:45pm 
Long Form Refinement
April 5 - May 10
6 Weeks
$120

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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.
50 minute session $85 
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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Tai Chi Class Descriptions

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

Beginner Level 2 - This is a continuation of Beginner Level 1. 

Beginner Level 3 - 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 Level 1 & 2 - 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.

Seasonal Five Element Qi Gong
Tuesdays at 7:45pm 
6 weeks - $120
Chinese medicine, with its fascinating health insights has its roots in the practices of meditation and internal energy development exercises called Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong). In this class you will learn the basics of the five element theory and we will practice Qi Gong breathing, movement and meditation techniques to help to build overall health, well-being and increased chi flow. Emotions, diet, activity all effect the internal wellbeing. The five element Qi Gong practice helps to bring harmony and balance to your daily life. 

Introduction to Push Hands 
and Martial Arts Applications 
Mondays at 6:45pm 

Push Hands is an important part of Tai Chi training. This two person practice develops rooting and sensitivity. It is a first step for developing the martial arts application of Tai Chi. It is also a fun practice that will greatly improve your Tai Chi form. Class will also focus on some of the blocks, strikes and joint locks found within the form. These techniques are all hidden in the Tai Chi form. Each technique will be explained in detail along with several variations. 
Perequsite: Must have learned the first 20 postures before taking this class. 
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Introduction to Hsing-I 
To be scheduled soon.

Along with Tai Chi and Ba Gua, Hsing-I is one of the three main internal martial arts of China. However Hsing-I is done at full speed and power and it is sometimes referred to as an excellent bridge between internal and external martial arts. In this class you will learn the basic San Ti posture then progress at your own pace through the five element and 12 animal postures and forms.