Taiji and Qigong are ancient meditative and movement arts which have been practiced together for hundreds of years. Both promote robust health and well-being, along with focused awareness and relaxation.
Trained and endorsed by formally acknowledged Qigong Master, John Alton, with sumplemental training from Master Lu Shaojun, a former national champion and among the top masters in Beijing, Teacher Blake Wheeler has practiced and taught Taiji and Qigong for 25 years. His instruction focuses on delivering the many health and meditative benefits of these arts in the most direct and accessible fashion possible.
Classes in the course will focus on 2-3 movements from the form for 2-3 consecutive classes before continuing to the next movements. Basic Qigong, concepts from the "10 Essential Principles of Taijiquan", and a warm up routine will be taught. Reference videos will be provided as well. The end of class will put movements in the context of the whole form.
The 24-step simplified Yang style Taiji form is the most widely practiced and one of the most accessible forms in the world for any level. Class will be from 9:00 - 9:45 AM every Sunday at the amphitheater in Ft. Ward Park. Instruction is donation based with a suggested donation of $65/month (18+ only, search blakewhlr@agileinternal.com to pay with PayPal or Venmo). The course can be repeated indefinitely to achieve deeper levels of skill.
Access to intermediate training in other forms is available after familiarizing with the 24-step form.
