Ving Tsun Self Defense Academy/Chicago

CLASS TIMES:

4 WEEK INTRO CLASS: TAI CHI/QIGONG/MEDITATION

(Starts 1st Monday of each month)

Monday 7:30-8:30 am

TAI CHI/(TAIJI):

Thursday 7-8 pm

MEDITATION:

Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm

Private and semi-private lessons available by appointment.

CURRICULUM:

Intro class:  Start your week grounded and peaceful! Learn the basics of 18-form tai chi/qigong and meditation. You’ll reduce stress and feel better from your very first class. This course prepares you for Yang 24-form tai chi and and further meditation.

Yang 24-Form: The slow, soft and flowing movements makes this one of the most popular kinds of tai chi in the world today. By uniting your body breath and mind into a single unified whole, you restore your natural balance by improving circulation and energy flow. You’ll leave glowing, centered, focused and fit. You can learn the basics of the form in 6-9 months. The complete form takes less than 5 minutes to do, so you can start every day with a little taiji. Ahhh.

Meditation: A simple yet profound practice. Learn to quiet the mind by focusing on the body and breath. When the mind becomes still, the fog of our emotions drops away. We can see reality more clearly and make more informed decisions. We experience life’s ups and downs, with greater balance emotionally, mentally and physically.

18-form Qigong: Coordinate the breath with gentle movements to revitalize body, breath and mind. Often prescribed as part of a program of treatment after illness, trauma, accident or surgery, and as a support for those suffering chronic disorders. These movements are also ideal preventative medicine. Perform the complete set or  pick a few favorites do through out the day to stay fresh, loose and relaxed.

Yi Jin Jing: As ancient as it gets! This form of qigong combines dynamic tension strength training with developing qi. You’ll lengthen your muscles, tendons and ligaments for a body that’s strong yet supple. An excellent support for taiji practice or just feeling good and grounded every day.

Call 312-714-4563 or 773/301-6257 for more information

TEACHER:

Hillary Johnson has been studying Yang 24-Form taiji, qigong and meditation, since 2005 under Master Ji Ru, abbot of the Mid-America Buddhist Association. She also teaches in Little Village.

TUITION:

$80/4-week Intro class

$100/month - unlimited class attendance in Chinatown or Little Village.

Private Lessons: Half-hour $40 Hour $60

There is an annual membership fee of $50 due upon enrollment and renewed each January.