Minneapolis Tai Chi and Qigong Classes For Beginners 2015

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New Beginner Level Tai and Qigong Classes  are starting on Thursday January 15th.


Location: for Minneapolis Classes:

Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center
Lynnhurst Congregational Church
4501 Colfax Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Enter on Colfax Avenue (South Wing)

WINTER QUARTER BEGINS January 15,  2015
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Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Class Description:

Since 1977, Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center has dedicated its work to improving understanding and health benefits from Tai Chi and Qigong.

In this system of Tai Chi which stems from the Chen Family Lineage, students train in the Internal Qigong aspects of each posture of Tai  Chi. We will work with proper breathing techniques for actualizing this flow of Qi Vitality and calming the mind, helping to restore an internal  balance to the body/mind system if practiced regularly.

As a moving meditation, students focus on how to center and align the physical, emotional, and mental self and attune to their subtle center throughout the day. You will also be introduced to additional Qigong Postures to strengthen the Internal Organs and cleanse the body systems. Each person receives individual support and inner directives to best learn this internal process in a small group format.

Wash the Dishes

A novice monk approached the teacher and said, "Please teach me the way of Tao." The teacher asked, ”Have you eaten?"

The novice replied, 'Yes."

The teacher said, "Then, wash the dishes.”

This is a famous dialogue. After eating, it is only natural to wash the dishes and clean up. This way of naturalness is in accord with the way of Tai Chi. My Grand Master always encouraged us to selflessly serve.  When help is needed, go and help naturally - without a sense of obligation or duty. Giver and receiver are both forgotten.

Clouds appear and disappear in the sky according to causes and conditions. Water flows from higher to lower. Man is part of nature. Why don’t we live naturally?  When our ego appears, there is so much artificiality and pretension.

Life is sometimes hard - very hard. But life must be lived. It cannot be escaped. We get sick. We become helpless. That is life. We can choose to face reality squarely and not be defeated or become arrogant. When it is hard, endure. Help others and allow yourself to Be Helped. This is the natural way.

When we do things, however small, we should do it with our whole attention.  We do not make many mistakes in the big things of life. We make mistakes in the little things.

Life, after all, is "little things” strung together, like a tai chi form. “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse. Living in this way, one’s life will become a life without regret.

To wash your dishes after you have eaten is a common, natural thing. Live like the water – that flows like the rivers, strong yet soft and yielding, and merges into the ocean.

Doing everything sincerely and completely - our life becomes balanced and harmonious. Without any comparisons, each one begins to live their own true life. This is what the teacher meant when he said,

“After eating, wash the dishes." _ transcribed and edited by Marilyn Allysum

Tilopa Tai Chi - Qi Gong Center

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Minneapolis Tai Chi and Qigong Classes Sign Up Now Call (612) 825-6824

New Beginner Level Tai and Qigong Classes  are starting on Thursday January 24th.


Location: for Minneapolis Classes:

Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center
Lynnhurst Congregational Church
4501 Colfax Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Enter on Colfax Avenue (South Wing)

WINTER QUARTER BEGINS January 24, 2013
REGISTER NOW!
Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Class Description:

Since 1977, Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center has dedicated its work to improving understanding and health benefits from Tai Chi and Qigong.

In this system of Tai Chi which stems from the Chen Family Lineage, students train in the Internal Qigong aspects of each posture of Tai  Chi. We will work with proper breathing techniques for actualizing this flow of Qi Vitality and calming the mind, helping to restore an internal  balance to the body/mind system if practiced regularly.

As a moving meditation, students focus on how to center and align the physical, emotional, and mental self and attune to their subtle center throughout the day. You will also be introduced to additional Qigong Postures to strengthen the Internal Organs and cleanse the body systems. Each person receives individual support and inner directives to best learn this internal process in a small group format.

Tai Chi Qigong Practice

Refinement of the Art and Practice of Tai Chi Qigong

By Marilyn Allysum

Tai Chi Qigong practice is like finely tuning 

an instrument to play a melodious sonata.
We must artfully refine and acutely listen 

with rapt attention to the subtleties of 

our movement and breath.
With the alignment of our crown point to 

heaven and base of torso threading 

this line to earth, we are positioned like 

a carpenter's leveler, then the “water bubble” 

becomes still and reflective; our inner lake serene, 

nothing from the outside world disturbs this equipoise.
The true art of Qigong is a constant source of 

new depths to its practitioners, as we become 

restored and are then able to store elixir drops of its vastness.
The supply is inexhaustible, 

the flavor like nectar to those who know.

Many times I see friends and practitioners in my travels, 

practicing their Qigong with devotion. 

The technique could provide greater benefit if 

a few reminders are put into practice.
Since we are working with current (Qi) that as it's nature 

does not have cessation, then in order to work best with it, 

we must give it room to flow,
room to expand, and room to return or "circle" back to us.
When we enter a Qigong posture, 

remember to keep your spirit bright and smile 

with your conscious self into 

each moment of your Qigong practice!
Arms that go out too far, 

weight shifts that uproot the balance points, 

heads and torsos that leave the natural line of 

heaven and earth should be avoided, 

as these movements take us out of the orbit of the Qi.
It is like listening to a beautiful musical composition 

and suddenly one instrument plays too strongly, 

disrupting the delicate balance of the music we are receiving.
So, the ability to grow in our awareness and expand 

our consciousness is a delicate matter, 

and these little things are a definite help on the way!

With all best wishes,
Marilyn Allysum

MN TAI CHI CLASS

Tai Chi Chuan Grand Long Form & Qigong Classes in Minneapolis, MN

Course Description: This class is a complete training program in the Internal Arts. This Class Meets Throughout the Year from your beginning Quarter 1. Tuition Payments are made Quarterly. Students Advance and receive personal guidance in a Study Group Format. This style and program are not taught anywhere else in this region. These specialized Tai Chi Classes have depth and fluidity. You will learn an authentic Tai Chi Chuan Grand Long Form and Qigong from the first lineage Chen family.  Our focus is on the deeper healing and classical meditative arts of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. Taoist philosophies, breathing techniques, energy balancing, and meridian pathways are always taught as an integral part of our classes. It is the Goal of Our Program to provide a rich and unique learning opportunity for those who wish a thorough understanding and mastery of this art. Our instruction honors individual needs and learning methods.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS TO THIS PROGRAM FOR 2012

	Beginner Level
When	REGISTER NOW! Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Minneapolis Classes	Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong CenterLynnhurst Church 4501 Colfax Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Enter on Colfax Avenue (South Wing)
Tuition:	Our Quarter System is based on 12 week sessions of time. Quarters are on a continuum. Please Email or call us at (612) 825- 6824 for rates and or any questions you might have.
To Register:	Please download our registration form. Mail it along with your Tuition Payment to enroll.

OBSERVATION SCHEDULE : You may observe the Complete Grand Long Form of KUANG PING (CHEN) style TAI CHI CH'UAN on any Monday evening at 8 PM or Saturday morning at 11:30 AM. If you have questions concerning this Tai Chi Program or need directions to our Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Location: Call 612-825-6824 or Email. Please leave quietly after the Form has been completed so that Advanced Classes may have their class time afterwards.  Thank You.

New Beginner Winter Classes Monday January 16th, 2012

Grand Long Form Tai Chi and Qigong Class

Register Now

Monday Evenings 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Begins January 16, 2012

Location: for Minneapolis Classes

Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center

Lynnhurst Church

4501 Colfax Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enter on Colfax Avenue (South Wing)

Our Quarter System is based on 12 week sessions of time. Quarters are on a continuum.

Please Email or call us at (612) 825- 6824 for rates and or any questions you might have.

For More Information regarding Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center 

Please go to www.itaichi.net