Qigong is an ancient system of mind-body exercises originating in China for the purpose of promoting health and healing. Tai Chi was first developed as a martial art form for self-defense. Today people practice Qigong and Tai Chi for health and wellness as they both consist of breath awareness, focused concentration and gentle rhythmic movement. This combined Qigong/Tai Chi class may include the Therapeutic Qigong 36 form, Buddhist Qigong Crane form, and Tai Chi principles and elements of the Yang style tai chi form.
Instructor, Pamela Vlahakis has a Masters in Education with over 25 years as a Registered Dietitian focusing on Wellness. Also as a certified Yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi instructor, she offers classes in Yoga & Meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi. Pamela has enjoyed teaching Yoga for adults and children in the community and public schools since 2001. She has been teaching Medical Qigong for over 10 years and in more recent years has offered a combination class of Qigong/Tai chi. She completed Qigong and Tai Chi teacher training with Dr. Aihan Kuhn as well as completed the Tai Chi teacher training with Dr. Peter Wayne at the Tree of Life School of Tai chi in Boston.
Combination Qigong/Tai Chi Class Thursday 9:15-10:15 am June 9-Aug 4 (no class June 30)