Intermediate and Advanced Student Workshop

Learn more advanced skills while working with a partner such as:

• Ting (listening)
• Wen (asking)
• Na (Seizing)
• Fa (Issuing)

This is a Intermediate to Advanced workshop and requires you to have previous knowledge of the “old six roads” form to attend.

• Price: Sorry this workshop is FULL!
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018
• Time: 12 noon to 2:00 pm
• Location: Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs

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For a very long time, the Tai Chi Association has been planning to offer a FREE monthly  community activity. We wondered what would be most beneficial for the community, and then Sifu Michael remembered that in his early days of training, he frequently used the technique of taking one single Tai Chi movement and repeating it over and over again.

This idea got him thinking: Wouldn’t it be wonderful to offer this in-depth training to everyone, one step at a time..  Of course, we won’t need to go miles and miles like he did in the early days. In this electronic age, we can just move instantaneously with him…online..

HERE’S THE NEW PLAN: Every month we’ll meet up at a beautiful location, and Sifu Michael will instruct the group on how to do one easy Tai Chi movement, and we will all walk the mile doing that movement over and over again.  By the end of that mile, you will all have one Tai Chi movement memorized, something you can take with you and do over and over again for your mental and physical well being. 

It’s our gift to you, Colorado Springs!

You do NOT need to have any Tai Chi experience at all in order to join us, and everyone of all ages is welcome. This is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone will work at their own personal pace. All that we ask is that you quietly focus on the movement while breathing and relaxing —  for just one mile.

ALSO: We recommend starting your morning with our Tai Chi ancient  warm-up exercise before the walk, and you are welcome to join us at the school for our beginner Tai Chi class before we go on our  hike, or simply follow along with the video below.

• Important stuff to remember:
  • What should I wear?  Loose comfortable clothing, whatever you would normally wear to hike in, and tennis or hiking shoes are best.
  • What should I bring with me?  coat, water, hat, and sunblock.
  • Where will we meet-up? – On Saturday,  DATE TBA, 2018 we will meetup at Red Rock Canyon Open Space in the parking lot.  just look for the big group of people —  that will be us!
  • What time? – 11:15 am sharp
  • THIS MONTHLY EVENT IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

  Directions to Red Rock Canyon Open Space – Google Map

Always warm up before you hike!

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Today, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day has been officially recognized by government institutions throughout the world, including the United Nations World Health Organization.

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Qigong for health and beauty is a series of exercises that targets the face, scalp, neck and throat.  You will learn to bring fresh circulation to your eyes, ears, gums, skin, neck, scalp / hair and more. Doing this 15-20 minutes routine daily will reveal many benefits.

Benefits of Qigong Massage:

• TMJ  & Tension Headaches– We will show you how to target facial muscles through massage that can help to lesson or even eliminate jaw pain, release tight muscles and relieve tension.  The masseter muscle that causes TMJ pain can cause earache and toothache symptoms.
• Headaches – By using gentle pressure and qigong massage techniques we will show you how to improve blood flow, relieve muscle spasms, increase relaxation and relieve tension in the head and neck.
• Facial Rejuvenation – This process can be achieved by surgery, but we will show you how you can accomplish it by doing a simple 15 to 20 minute exercise every day.
• Wrinkles – These exercises will help you to increase circulation in the head, face and neck, and that in turn will aid in the production of collagen for thicker and more elastic skin texture.  This process works to tighten the facial / neck fascia web giving you a more youthful appearance.
• Circulation – Using these Qigong massage methods on the face and head you will improve blood and lymph circulation increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the cells.  Good circulation is absolutely necessary for healthy glowing youthful looking skin.
• Breast Health – To support breast health we will show you very simple yet effective qigong self massage techniques.

Learn this short 15 – 20 minute routine in great detail.  This set of qigong exercises is both powerful and accessible to all.  This informative workshop will be focused around releasing stress and toxins in the face, neck and head, and then increasing circulation in these areas for health and beauty purposes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the root cause of illness and injuries, rather than the symptoms. In this workshop student will learn a variety of methods including but not limited to massage, patting, rubbing and acupressure.

In many disciplines these qigong exercises are used as a exercise to prepare oneself for meditation, as the methods release tension deep into the face, neck and head. This allows the practitioner to have a much better meditation experience.

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No Evening classes on May 10, 11 & 12, 2017 – Wednesday Thursday & Friday

No Saturday class on May 13, 2017 – Due to Dr. John Fung Workshop.

No Classes Morning or Evening on May 17 & 18, 2017 Wednesday & Thursday ALL DAY!

The class schedule will resume as normal starting Friday May 19, 2017

Thank you,
Julie Paler

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In this workshop you will learn:

• The Tai Chi Ball 19 Movement Form.
• Tai Chi Jin Luo (meridians / power lines)
• Accompanying Qigongs.
• Solo & 2 person exercises.

Instructor: Sifu Michael Paler, 7th Generation Lineage Holder Imperial Yang Family Tai Chi.  Sifu Michael Paler has over 32 years experience in Chinese Martial Arts with a focus on Tai Chi and various Qigongs.   

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Dates: Jan. 14 & 15, 2017

Days & Times: Saturday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday –  9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

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Requirements: must have some experience with “Old Six Roads” —  Road 1, 2 & 3

We will be practicing Road 1-3, with focus on form details, energetic’s, and Yang Family Tai Chi Philosophy of “Shen, Yi, Qi”.

Refine and deepen your personal practice for stress reduction, mental acuity and overall well-being.

Saturday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Imperial Yang Qigong, Road 1 and 2

Sunday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Imperial Yang Qigong and Road 3

Taught by 7th Generation Lineage Holder, Sifu Michael Paler of Imperial Yang Family Tai Chi – Shen Yi Qi  “Intent and Energy are the Emperor, Bones and Flesh his Ministers”  -Wang Zhong Yue, Tai Chi Classics  The single most important, but often neglected, aspect of modern Tai Chi practice is learning how to manipulate the Shen Yi Qi.

Tai Chi Chuan works by bridging the gap between consciousness, the subconscious, and the physical body. – Sifu Dr. John Fung

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Below is an article written by Michael Byrne about Sifu’s Michael Paler & Ray Abeyta.  Enjoy!

For more fun articles like this visit Michael Byrnes Blog 

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Best Deal Of ALL – Unlimited Classes 1-Year Package $999.00 [buy_now_button product_id=’8243′]

We offer three “New Students Get Started Packages” to choose from.

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Always remember:  The Gift of Health is the gift that keeps on giving.  Life is precious. If you could spend more quality time with the people you love, wouldn’t you?

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