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"The Form"

There are various styles of T'ai Chi (also known as T'ai Chi Ch'uan) and all involve a set pattern of movements called a "form." The form being taught at Heartwood is the Yang style short form as developed by Cheng Man-ch'ing. Although all forms have a martial arts base, the main focus of this form is to promote physical and mental health.

My approach in teaching is to help students...

• learn sound fundamentals and philosophy,
• identify and experience effective movement of energy in the body, and
• promote relaxation in all parts of the body.

~ Arlene Faulk

Beginners and Intermediate classes are available.

NEW CLASSES

• Beginning T'ai Chi
• T'ai Chi for Arthritis

NEWS: Feature story "Increase Energy via Balanced Movement" (PDF) Reprinted by permission of LifeTimes, a publication of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

TO REGISTER
or for more info,
call 312 642 0722 or click here to send email.

LOCATIONS

Heartwood
center for body mind spirit
1599 Maple, Evanston, IL

Fourth Presbyterian Church, Center for Whole Health
126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL

Stellaria Natural Health
2519 N. California Ave.,
2nd floor, Chicago, IL