Tai Chi and Qigong for Health
Join Marianne Walch for Tai Chi and Qigong
Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body practices designed to cultivate life force energy, or “Qi.” Consisting of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo, they are a powerfully holistic approach to better health. Tai Chi cand Qigong can be practiced almost anywhere and are a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Benefits include improved strength and balance, stress relief, flexibility, better organ function, and improved concentration. Plus, it’s fun and easy to learn!
Three options to play Tai Chi:
Beginning Yang Style Tai Chi for Health6-week course (Beginning Level)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Starts September 17th
In this ongoing class we will learn the Yang style 24 Forms-- the most well-known and popular Tai Chi set. Warm-up sets and gentle Qigong practices will also be included. The practices are safe and fun for anyone, regardless of physical condition. All movements are modifiable to suit anyone and can be done seated or standing. This class is suitable for beginners or intermediate students. Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class.
Intermediate Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong 6-week course (Intermediate Level)
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Starts September 3rd
This ongoing Intermediate class focuses on refining and deepening practice of the Yang style 24 Forms -- the most well-known and popular Tai Chi set. Various other Tai Chi and Qigong practices will also be included. The class is intermediate level and suitable if you are already somewhat familiar with the Yang Style 24 forms.
Sun Style Tai Chi for Health and Balance 6-week course (Intermediate level)
Thursdays, 2 to 3 pm
Starts September 5th
This ongoing intermediate class focuses on learning the Sun style 73 Forms Tai Chi set ad refining the shorter Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention learned in previous sessions. Gentle and relaxing Qigong practices will also be introduced. All parts of the practice can be done either standing or seated. The class is suitable for anyone with previous Tai Chi experience.
Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body practices designed to cultivate life force energy, or “Qi.” Consisting of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo, they are a powerfully holistic approach to better health. Tai Chi can be practiced almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Benefits include improved strength and balance, stress relief, flexibility, better organ function, and improved concentration. Plus, it’s fun and easy to learn!
Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class.
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Marianne is CoDirector of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, where she leads programs in Tai Chi for Health, as well as other tai chi and qigong classes, workshops, and instructor trainings. She also is a Master Trainer with the international Tai Chi for Health Institute, authorized to train and certify instructors in the TCHI programs. She is a professional member of the National Qigong Association and has served on the Board and Executive Committee of the United States Tai Chi Community. Marianne trained yoga instructors for many years before discovering the practice of tai chi in the early 2000’s. Now she focuses primarily on tai chi and qigong, specializing in modifying practices to be suitable and safe for anyone. A special love is tai chi sword forms.
Marianne recently retired from her job as Director of Estuary Science and Restoration for the nonprofit organization Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and is delighted to be free now to teach more tai chi! Other passions include hiking, birding, kayaking, cats, reading, and gardening.
