Beginner Tai Chi: 37 Posture Form (Part 1 of 2)

What it is: In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the basic form and movements of the famous Zheng Man Qing 37 Posture Tai Chi Form. This workshop is designed to equip beginners or first time practitioners with standard choreography and basic prinicples for cultivating an at-home and individual practice. No previous experience required.

What to bring: Please wear loose fitting clothing you can move in and a water bottle. During practice, shoes will be asked to be removed since we will be on a matted floor. However, if you utilize clean-indoor only, flatsole Tai Chi or Feiyue shoes, those will be allowed.

What to expect: We will be focusing on form choreography and basic principals only. This will enable a fun and fast moving learning pace for beginners. Physical effort is calibrated by the individual. You can simply flow, have fun, and enjoy the meditative aspects, or drill down and have your legs burning beyond belief in a deep sweat workout - calibrate to your preference!

Cadence will alternate between group instruction, breaks, and solo practice opportunities as we build through the form, with individual posture corrections.

All participants will be equiped with the full first-half of the form and be ready for an at-home, indvidiual practice, and on the path for future advanced work.

Doors open 30-minutes prior, please show up on time.

Note: Advanced postures, corrections, push-hands, energetics and history will not be taught in this class. Following completion of this workshop, participants will have the option to continue on with these other intermediate or advanced options as they are offered.

Instructors: Brent Ramos & Barbara Jwanouskos. Former owner, and head instructors of the famous 108 Kung Fu in Chinatown, San Francisco. Current owners of Koa House here in Littleton. Over 20 years of martial arts & Tai Chi experience. Tai Chi lineage expereince extension via Scott Meredith, Benjamin Lo, Zheng Man Qing.

Where: Workshops will be held at Koa House, in a tranquil spa setting. Classes will be held on firm tatami mats. Bathrooms, sink, and changing rooms are available onsite.

Host or Publisher Koa House