Falling Leaf Tai Chi

                & Qi Gong

Rich Adzgowski

Associate Tai Chi Instructor

200 Hours Certified by

Tai Chi Healthways and Associates

San Diego, California

3066

970.691.8170

GATHER A FEW FRIENDS OR

CO-WORKERS AND START A GROUP CLASS

WITH FALLING LEAF TAI CHI

AT YOUR HOME, COMMUNITY CENTER,

CONFERENCE ROOM OR FAVORITE PARK

Fort Collins Club*   Sundays 9 am

Wednesday Evenings 6-7pm

Whole Life Center for Spiritual Living

2020 S. College Ave, Suite C-1

Fort Collins Colorado 80525

*If you are a member please drop in, if not please call or email for info

Over time the external aspects of Tai Chi practice; balance, flexibility, stability, relaxed movement and alertness will become internalized and you will find yourself relaxed and less stressed. You will find yourself to be seeking out  more healthy food and better sleep habits. Your body and mind will become more alert to new opportunities or dangers. As you become more balanced in mind and body, relationships will become more harmonious.

What makes Tai Chi work?

     Tai Chi practice helps develop inner energy circulation and sensitivity. The routines and movements of Tai Chi are designed to help the body balance itself. Most illness, pain, discomfort, inflammation can usually be traced back to a mental or physical imbalance. Through the use of breath, movement and mental imagery the daily practice of Tai Chi releases blocked energy and calms over active energy. Much like acupressure and acupuncture, Tai Chi adjusts the bodies energy meridians allowing the body and mind to thrive in optimal wellness. As we age these issues become more and more important to maintain mental alertness, physical flexibility and balance.

A short history of Tai Chi.

    It is believed that Tai Chi began during 13th century in the Wudang Mountain area of China when a Taoist named Chang Sanfeng observed a crane and snake locked in combat. He noticed the way  the animals  avoided each others’ strong points and tried to attack the weak points; Chang realized the  martial arts applications thus creating Tai Chi.  The other Taoist monks began to study Tai Chi for protection from bandit attacks and to promote their over all health, passing  the routines down through the generations.

   During the last 300 years Tai Chi has developed more into a soothing meditative exercise popular around the world as part of daily health routine. There are five major styles; Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao/Wu and Sun. Chen style founded by Chen Wangting in the 17th century is the oldest and most martial orientated. Yang Luchan was a student of Chen style in the 19th century and developed the Yang style  which is more  extended and even in its movements. The Wu style was created by Wu Chaunyau who was a student of Yang Luchan. The Wu style has deep rooted stances and a quiet projection. Hao/Wu style emphasizes quick short movements mostly  with the arms. The Sun style is the newest of the five major styles. Sun Lutang combined his knowledge of Xingyi and Bagua with Tai Chi, creating a style with compact movements, a high upright posture and quick footwork.

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Instruction

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GROUP CLASSES