A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of the Chinese art of Tai Chi. Instructors Elizabeth Keith and Ray Sol, along with their assistants, lead a celebration of your “Inner Garden” with a beautiful Tai Chi routine.
Each class involves warm up, gentle movement, balance, and relaxation while progressively learning the 64 movements of the Kuang Ping Yang style of Tai Chi. Individual classes are held both in and out of doors, weather appropriate. Limit 20
Here is a guide to determine which class you should register for.
Beginning Level - If new to Tai Chi at the Garden or have completed ONE 6-week session at the Garden.
Intermediate Level - If you have completed TWO or THREE 6-week sessions at the Garden.
Advanced Level - If you have completed FOUR or more 6-week sessions at the Garden.
Beginning Level
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays / 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
If new to Tai Chi at the Garden or have completed ONE six-week session.
Intermediate Level
Wednesdays and Saturdays / 10 - 11 a.m.
If you have completed TWO or THREE six-week sessions at the Garden.
Advanced Level
Wednesdays and Saturdays / –9 - 10 a.m.
If you have completed FOUR or more six-week sessions at the Garden.
Spring Session I
Mondays / March 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3
(Beginning and Intermediate only) OR
Click here to register online for March 29 Beginning Only class.
Click here to register online for March 29 Intermediate Only class.
Wednesdays / March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5 OR
Click here to register on-line for March 31 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for March 31 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for March 31 Advance class.
Saturdays / April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8
Click here to register on-line for April 3 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for April 3 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for April 3 Advance class.
Member: $55 / General Public: $68
Spring Session II
Mondays / May 10, 17, 24 June 7, 14, 21
(Beginning and Intermediate only) OR
Click here to register online for May 10 Beginning Only class.
Click here to register online for May 10 Intermediate Only class.
Wednesdays / May 12, 19 June 2, June 9, 16, 23 OR
Click here to register on-line for May 12 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for May 12 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for May 12 Advance class.
Saturdays / May 15, 22 June 5, 12, 19, 26
Click here to register on-line for May 15 Beginning class.
Click here to register on-line for May 15 Intermediate class.
Click here to register on-line for May 15 Advance class.
Member: $55 / General Public: $68
Tai Chi Relaxation Walk
Take a relaxing but extraodinary stroll through the Garden with Tai Chi master Ray Sol. Ray will
introduce you to a walking relaxation exercise based on Buddhist techniques from the book Walking Meditation by Anh-Huong Nguyen and Thich Nhat Hanh. This walking exercise is designed to relieve stress, improve health and increase awareness of the Garden around you. Along the way, Ray will introduce you to some simple Tai Chi stretching and breathing movements to help rejuvenate your inner body. Limit 20.
Sunday / February 28 / 9 - 10 a.m.
Member: $20 / General Public: $25
Click here to register on-line for February 28 class.
Tai Chi / Lotus Blossom Fan Class
The hand fan is a symbol of elegance, and Tai Chi is one of the most popular exercise programs practiced around the world. Instructor Ray Sol will teach the 20 different fan movements of the Lotus Blossom Fan exercise program. The exercises will improve joint flexibility, increase muscle strength and improve deep breathing. In addition, you will also stimulate mental development, body circulation and tension relief. Body balance and coordination also improve. Students may bring their own fan, or purchase one from the instructor for $10 at start of class. Limit 20.
Sundays / April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 / 1 - 2 p.m.
Member: $50 / General Public: $63
Click here to register on-line for April 11 class.
T'ai Chi Relaxation Walk
Take a relaxing but extraodinary stroll through the Garden with Tai Chi master Ray Sol. Ray will introduce you to a walking relaxation exercise based on Buddhist techniques. This walking exercise is designed to relieve stress, improve health and increase awareness of the Garden around you. Along the way, Ray will also introduce you to some simple Tai Chi stretching and breathing movements to help rejuvenate your inner body. Limit 20.
Sunday / March 28 / 9-10 a.m. OR
Sunday / April 25 / 9-10 a.m. OR
Sunday / May 23 / 9 - 10 a.m.
Member: $20 / General Public: $25
Click here to register on-line for March 28 class.
Click here to register on-line for April 25 class.
Click here to register on-line for May 23 class.
