Hopkins Community Education

Using Zoom link provided on the day of the class, this class is a combination of Tai Chi Ruler and Qigong. Tai Chi Ruler form is an ancient and gentle, yet powerful, exercise of Taoist origin. It is a unique method of cultivating Qi (internal energy) because it uses an external object to aid in its development. The system can be used for self-healing, as well as calming the mind and moving energy throughout the body. In addition, it is a lot of fun and requires very little space! Qigong, also known as Eight Brocades, Silk Brocades, and/or Ba Duan Jin, has been around since the 12th century. The movements are slow, calming, and flowing. Meditative movements help lower blood pressure and stress. Each move focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit. Recommend flat shoes (no sandals) and comfortable clothes. Suitable for all physical conditions and ages. Tai Chi Ruler can be purchased from instructor (pick-up $20, mailed $26) or can be purchased from Amazon or Ebay. Can wait until 2nd week to purchase Ruler - not required immediately.

This gentle SUN family form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality! The postures are done in a slow, gentle, continuous sequence. Tai Chi has proven through numerous scientific studies to relieve pain, increase range of motion and improve quality of life. Arthritis foundations around the world and the CDC are recommending it for arthritis and fall prevention. This form is suitable for most physical conditions and can be done sitting or standing.

This class is a combination of Tai Chi Ruler and Qigong. Tai Chi Ruler form is an ancient and gentle, yet powerful, exercise of Taoist origin. It is a unique method of cultivating Qi (internal energy) because it uses an external object to aid in its development. The system can be used for self-healing, as well as calming the mind and moving energy throughout the body. In addition, it is a lot of fun and requires very little space! Qigong is the Grandmother of Tai Chi and forms such as Eight Brocades, Silk Brocades, and/or Ba Duan Jin, has been around since the 12th century. The movements are slow, calming, and flowing. Meditative movements help lower blood pressure and stress. Each move focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit. Recommend flat shoes (no sandals) and comfortable clothes. Suitable for all physical conditions and ages. Tai Chi Ruler can be purchased from instructor (pick-up $20, mailed $26) or can be purchased from Amazon or Ebay. Can wait until 2nd week to purchase Ruler - not required immediately.