Classes are held throughout town at various locations. We have two regularly scheduled meet-ups and David Gardener teaches classes around town.
Monday Night – 7:30 to 9:30 Ramsey Park (map)
This is a free, weekly practice session that has a routine structure and a rotating curriculum. We will focus on a particular form for a few months which is often related to an event that we are getting ready to attend or host. Typical practice consists of :
- Warm up
- Qigong: standing, breathing
- Pole Shaking
- Form focus: We dedicate a solid block of time to work on a single form or we use many forms to focus on a particular aspect of Tai Chi (e.g. posture, breathing, power)
- Tui Shou (push hands)
Tuesday Night – 7:30 – 9PM AOMA Classroom 2700 W. Anderson Lane (map)
Tuesday classes are focused on the fundamentals of Chen Tai Chi. In addition to several open-hand and weapons forms, Chen Tai Chi includes extensive supporting activities that inprove strengnth, flexibility, power, and movement. The knowledge and improvement from the complete curriculum (not forms alone) have a huge impact on health and the accuracy of the form. Tuesday night activities include:
- Warm up
- Qigong: standing, breathing
- Taiji sphere/ball: members can use abowling ball or follow the form with empty hands. Chen Qing Zhou’s school in China begins the practice with empty handsto work up to the weight of the 20 pound ball.
- Lao Jia Yi L u (Old Road First Frame)
- 8 Energies
This class has a suggested donation of $1 to $5 dollars. 100% of all proceeds support both the AOMA Herbal Outreach and go towards association expenses.
Taichi practitioners of all levels are welcome!
North Central Austin Practices
David Gardner teaches small group classes throughout North Austin. Your first lesson is free (by appointment only). Contact David to sign up for your free lesson at 512.662.2766.
Private lessons for groups and individuals can be arranged outside the normal schedule.
