About our
Online Zoom Classes
Class is on Wednesday and Friday evening, 5:30 - 6:30pm PST.
The next new beginning class will start October 4, 2023
Busy? In a different Time Zone? All classes are recorded and can be viewed at a more convenient time.
A New Beginning Class Starts
October 4, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm PST.
To sign up for the class send your name to:
taichi@reddingtaichi.com
Immerse Yourself in the Ancient Art of Tai Chi
through Online Learning!
- Discover the Serene Art of Yang Style Tai Chi -
Embark on a transformative journey as you delve into the popular Yang Style Long Form of Tai Chi, where meditation and healing intertwine to enhance your overall well-being. Through immersive training over seven to eight months and engaging classes held twice a week, you will master the 108 graceful movements of this extraordinary form.
Each class harmoniously blends reviewing previous lessons and exploring new movements, allowing you to deepen your understanding and refine your skills. Once you've acquired the complete set of movements, you'll enjoy a fulfilling practice lasting approximately 35 minutes—a revitalizing experience for both body and mind.
Embracing the diversity of our students' schedules and time zones, our classes are conducted two nights a week in the Pacific Time Zone (California time). However, if you live in a different time zone or happen to miss a class, all our sessions are recorded for you. You can effortlessly access the recorded videos at your convenience, enabling you to catch up on any missed sessions or revisit valuable teachings.
To enrich your learning experience, we go the extra mile by providing short and concise summary review videos with each class. These handy resources will further reinforce your knowledge, ensuring that you grasp the essence of each movement with clarity.
Embark on this enriching journey with Redding Tai Chi, and unlock the transformative power of Yang Style Tai Chi, nurturing your well-being and fostering a profound connection between your mind, body, and spirit
You might ask if the Zoom learning format is for you...
What students are saying:
“The Zoom format works really well for me because I can see the nuances of the movements very clearly. It actually feels almost as if I’m receiving private instruction. Also, because there are no distractions, I find the experience to be more tranquil and meditative than when I’m in a group setting.” - Sheila H.
“I am looking forward to continuing my practice and Tai Chi long form journey. The classes and review videos continue to be a tremendous resource. ” - Jack Z.
“I really enjoyed the classes, I am planning to continue and look forward to meeting you sometime. Zoom was great, it was like having a private teacher. And it was so nice to have the emails available to practice whenever I had a little time... I liked the way you taught the class as well. The amount to learn was just right. Even if I had a little trouble during the class, (like doing brush knee to the right, my brain only wanted to go left), with the emails and practicing a few times every day, I was able to learn it. I always looked forward to the next class... thanks again...” - Pam
Class Syllabus:
Introduction to Tai Chi: Section 1
This is the introductory class to Yang Style Long Form where the student learns the basic principles of Tai Chi and the 13 main movements. Each class introduces new movements. At the end of two months, you will have a sequence of movements that take approximately 5-8 minutes to complete. Learning Section 1 is comparable in length to learning a "short" form of Tai Chi.
Section 2 of the form introduces more advanced movements, such as turns and kicks. On completion of this section, it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the first and second sections of the Yang Style Long Form.
Section 3: This class completes the three sections of the Yang Family Long Form. More complex stepping routines are introduced. Once the entire form is learned, it takes between 32-38 minutes to practice. Students are encouraged to take the class several times to become more familiar with the movements of the form. The goal of the class is for students to be able to practice the whole long form on your own.
Fee: $60.00/month. Payments can be made by Venmo to taichi@reddingtaichi.com
or pay by check to M. Czehatowski, PO Box 493151, Redding, CA 96049
"What about corrections? How will I know I am doing the movement correctly?"
Based on my experience in teaching Tai Chi, I can confidently say that the majority of people will be able to copy and follow the movements with a high degree of accuracy. That said, we are not teaching "competition" Tai Chi and looking for "perfect" movements. The goal is to learn how to move in a relaxed, fluid way and learn to be more comfortable in your body.
If you have questions about what is taught or if you want to get on a list for the next class, please send an email to: taichi@reddingtaichi.com
