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Great Bay Kid's Tai Chi
 
Great Bay Kid's' Tai Chi
(begins again in September)
The Tuesday and Thursday after school program is
designed for students eight years of age and older. The class will be 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
The Wednesday afternoon class is designed
specifically for children in Grades K through 2. The class begins
a 3:45 p.m. and runs for 45 minutes.
Great Bay Tai Chi Kids is an after school Tai
Chi program that is designed to be fun, yet has many benefits beyond
a “play group”. The students practice a
variety of agility drills while incorporating the essence of this
traditional Chinese martial art. Students will train strength,
flexibility and balance as well as employ Taoist meditative practices
for a mind/body connection. The Yang Style Tai Chi form is taught. Paul
Mahoney leads the class. Paul has over thirty years of
experience with the martial arts including more than 28 years
practicing Tai Chi. Mr. Mahoney is assisted by two junior
instructors
Tai Chi Arts for Teens
(begins again in September)
Tai Chi Arts for Teens is designed to give the kids a well-rounded Tai Chi
experience. The traditional Yang style form is taught. As
a compliment to form practice, students are introduced Pushing Hands,
meditation, Qigong as well as a strengthening and stretching program.
This comprehensive study is suitable for students ages 13 to 19.
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Yang Style Short Form (Tai Chi for Health)
The healing benefits of Tai Chi have been
reputed for hundreds of years by people practicing this ancient martial
exercise. Practitioners have described curing themselves of many
different ailments and improving overall health. Tai Chi for Health is
a very gentle and relaxing class designed to reduce stress, improve
balance and concentration while promoting a feeling of well-being.
Students learn the Yang style short form (24
form) also known as the simplified form as well as the complimentary
healing Qigong (Chi Kung) exercises. This class is excellent for people
trying Tai Chi for the first
time.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis Sufferers
Tai Chi has been known in China for
centuries to be an effective therapy for people with arthritis. Marsha
Carr will offer this class at Great Bay that is based on Dr Lam's
Tai Chi for Arthritis program. It will include an easy to learn 12
movement Sun style Tai Chi form with gentle stretching and Qigong.
Classical Yang Style Long Form
The Tai Chi Long Form is more in depth study of
Tai Chi . With the same healing benefits of the short form, this class
introduces the theory of this amazing, soft martial art. Although
somewhat more of a physical challenge than the Short Form, this form
can be practiced by people of all ages. The complimentary health and
martial Qigong will also be practiced.
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Tai Chi Push Hands
This class is a good compliment to the Long Form
class. The student explores a deeper understanding of the movements of
the Long Form by practicing the applications of the form with a
partner. Students also develop a better understanding of energy while
communicating through sensitivity exercises. With alignment, Qigong and
centering, the students learn Tai Chi as a martial art. (Tai Chi
Chuan).
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Shaolin & Tai Chi - Qin Na (Chin Na)
Qin Na literally means to seize and control. It
includes locking the joints, cavity strikes, sealing the breath,
sealing the vein and takedowns. It is one of the four fighting
strategies of all Chinese martial arts. The others include punching,
kicking and wrestling. Qin Na is the root of the Japanese martial arts
of Jujitsu and Aikido. It is a strong compliment to any martial style
as well as an effective self-defense tool.
Tai Chi Fan
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YOGA CLASSES
HathaYoga 
Hatha Yoga is the foundation for all yoga
styles. It is easy to learn: incorporating postures, breathing,
meditation, movement and energy. Guided mindful breathing techniques,
grounded full-bodied movement, affirming mantra, prayer and meditation
skill-building all cultivate a substantial sense of well-being over
time. The slow motion, awareness-focused approach builds strength and
awakens innate grace. Class movements are sequenced into classic
routines which include postures synchronized to the breathing along
with energetic body-centered awareness. Students' commitment to an
ongoing routine is an ideal way to practice stress reducing physical
exercise while revitalizing and calming the body, mind and spirit.
Patanjali Yoga
This is a gentle, well-rounded class which
addresses the physical, mental and spiritual energies. It features the
study of asanas, transforming the physical into mental energy. The
practice of Pranayam (control/regulation of the breath/life force) is
also an integral part of this study. The class offers yogic practices
that are tailored to the development of the physical, mental and
spiritual components of the students. This includes loosening &
stretching exercises called Sithilikarana Vyayama which function to
make the body supple and flexible. The Sun Salutation sequence is
taught along with asanas that are designed to conserve the physical
energies and transform them to forms of mental energy. The Asanas also
provide a means to develop an inner awareness, thus aiding in calming
the mind. Pranayam provides a positive health benefit at the physical,
mental, emotional, and social levels. This class is appropriate for all
levels, including beginners.
Yoga Dynamics
Students experience the balance of ease and
strength in this invigorating yoga class. The class consists of a
sequence of asanas (yoga postures), coordinated with the breath. The
result is improved circulation, a flexible and strong body, and a calm
mind. The classes have a unique blend of flow and power.
Students are offered a comfortable and compassionate class experience
that aims to challenge them to express their inner and outer strengths
through thoughtful pose progression and intuitive breathing.
Students are guided in finding their strength, grace and the stillness
in their practice. This class is appropriate for all levels.
Yoga for Teen Girls
This yoga class
is designed specifically to address the needs of adolescent girls.
The asanas are geared to help the students
achieve mind-body-spirit connectedness. The goals of the class is
to develop self awareness and body appreciation as well as to reduce
stress.
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Call 978-388-1322