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Introduction to T’ai Chi Chuan with Christopher Plummer

Need a break from the holiday madness? Consider taking a T’ai Chi Chuan class at Yoga Central. On Saturday, December 11 from 2:30-4:00 p.m., instructor Christopher Plummer will lead a 90-minute introduction class in which participants learn the basic principles and postures that will provide them with a strong foundation in T’ai Chi Chuan. The course will introduce the fundamental stances, principles of weight shift, movement, stepping and several of the postures of the Yang family 13 Posture short form. The emphasis will be on movement and students will participate in several Qi Gong breathing exercises.

Known especially for slow, continuous movements and its gentle flow of energy, the ancient Chinese study of T’ai Chi is practiced as a martial art, exercise and moving meditation by people of all ages and physical abilities. T’ai Chi is a beneficial tool for stress relief, balance, relaxation and body awareness.

The class costs $25. Please preregister and wear loose comfortable clothing. Plummer has taught T’ai Chi at Yoga Central since 2004, and has studied T’ai Chi Chuan since 1981. He has also studied Qi Gong and practices Taoist meditation.

Location: Yoga Central, 953 Route 202 North, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

 

 

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