T'ai Chi and Yoga

What is T'ai Chi?
Tai Chi Ch’uan or “Supreme Ultimate Boxing” is one
of
the finest products of Chinese culture. A system of rounded, fluid,
balanced
movements practiced daily for health and peace of mind. When the
movements
have been mastered, the movements and postures of T’ai Chi can be
employed
to neutralize aggressive actions directed at the self and to
counterattack.
Known primarily as a martial art, it is used to improve health.
Practicing
T'ai Chi is one of the quickest and most effective ways to increase
your
body potential. As your muscles relax while in motion, they are gently
massaged by the bones underneath and the surrounding tissue. Even the
internal
organs and nervous system is gently massaged and can release stress or
tension. We think that only our muscles collect tension, but actually
every
cell in our body can. Modern physiology research indicates that all
emotions
are communicated and stored in every cell of the body, carried through
amino acid based neuropeptides from brain to body. T'ai Chi's flowing,
effortless, loosening motions cleanse rigidity and stress not only from
muscles, but also from the mind and heart, or emotional systems. Each
cell
holds feelings; therefore old repressed or obsessive feelings can be
released
through T'ai Chi practice.
What is Yoga?
Yoga is one of the gentlest and most effective ways
of
exercising, offering a unique approach that combines both fitness and
relaxation.
As you practice the exercises and synchronize your breathing, your mind
becomes entirely focused on your body’s movements. The result is a body
that feels energized and a mind that is calm and relaxed. In short,
yoga
is a wonderful antidote to today’s hectic life. Developed over 5,000
years
ago, Hatha Yoga is a complete system of postures (asanas), breathing
practices
(pranayama) and deep relaxation, which was originally intended to
prepare
the body for long periods of meditation. Although still used as such
today,
in this country Hatha Yoga is used primarily as a way to stay centered,
fit, flexible and relaxed. Anyone can practice Hatha Yoga. It requires
very little special equipment or space. It is a practice that can be
done
at any age or physical condition. Because Hatha Yoga is not an extreme
activity at the beginning level, results can be measured in such things
as increased body awareness, increased flexibility and the ability to
deal
with stress and tension. With practice will come real physical changes,
along with the breathing and relaxation techniques that ensure a calm
mind.
Schedule for Yoga and T'ai Chi / Chi Kung Classes
Tuesday
10:00am T'ai Chi (CME) - First Methodist Church
- 301 S. Main, Weatherford, TX.
11:00am Yoga - First Methodist Church - 301 S. Main,
Weatherford, TX.
Wednesday
7:30pm T'ai Chi - Aledo Yoga and Nia Studio -
Aledo, Tx.
Thursday
10:00am T'ai Chi (CME) - First Methodist
Church - 301 S. Main, Weatherford, TX.
11:00am Yoga - First Methodist
Church - 301 S. Main, Weatherford, TX.
Saturday
9:30am T'ai Chi - Chandor Garden - 711
W. Lee St. Weatherford, TX.
Private classes and sessions upon request.
Meet your Teachers
MICHAEL ANDERSON
Practitioner and Teacher Michael Anderson studies and teaches Yang
Style T’ai Chi / Chi Kung, and Hatha Yoga. He is a certified instructor
through the Universal Life Integrated Health Association teaching “Chi
Movement Exercise” - a blend of T’ai Chi and Chi Kung and Integral
Hatha
Yoga, focusing on the teachings of Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidananda, and
Agni Yoga through the “School of Ageless Wisdom”. Michael has more than
20 years experience in public event facilitating. He has been
practicing
T’ai Chi since 1993, teaching T’ai Chi/Chi Kung since 1996 and Yoga
since
1998. Michael is also a certified Tibetan/Sei Chem Reiki Master
Teacher,
an intuitive counselor, active in Cymatics, Bio-Energetic and
Vibrational
Feed back research and Biotuning - relaxing and balancing the
Human
Energy System. He is also a certified Hwal Ki Do Oriental Therapist.
LAURA ANDERSON
Former Director for “Dance and Performing Arts” Studio, Laura
Anderson carries a Bachelors Degree from Texas Christian University in
Dance, and is certified as a Yoga instructor through the Universal Life
Integrated Health Association teaching Integral Hatha Yoga. She focuses
on the teachings of Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidananda who became well
known
in America after his appearance at Woodstock, and the teachings of Agni
Yoga through the “School of Ageless Wisdom”. Laura has been teaching
dance
and theater since 1982, Yoga and T’ai Chi since 1996. Laura is also
certified
as a Tibetan/Sei Chem Reiki Master Teacher, is an intuitive
counselor,
Numerologist, Feng Shui practitioner and is certified in Hwal Ki Do
Oriental
Therapy. She has developed the Chi Movement Exercise (CME) program,
integrating
T’ai Chi, Yoga and Chi Kung, as a program for seniors, or those
with
limited movement ability who use it in addition to physical therapy.
For more information call: 817 596-0550